Brand Profiles
Golden Bear – Captain of the Varsity Jacket
San Francisco's own Golden Bear shows that making things in house, the old way, can still make for a sustainable brand a century later.
Leather Jackets
New Releases
Lightning Magazine Marks 25 Years in Print With an Ace Schott Perfecto
This is a great novelty piece and arguably the perfect jacket to commemorate the Japanese mag's 25th year on the shelves.
New Releases
Buzz Rickson’s Reproduce the G-1 with Fictional Inspirations
William Gibson blacks it out again with his partners in repro-crime. The Buzz Rickson's G-1 is superlative production and price.
Lists
Leather Jackets Beyond the Schott Perfecto
Despite the fact that the Schott Perfecto is …well, just about perfect (read our history of the Perfecto). There are plenty of…
Brand Profiles
The Flat Head – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Behind The Flat Head, a Japanese Americana brand with an obsessive dedication to quality in materials, construction, and details.
101 Primers
6 Leather Jacket Styles to Know – Rider, Bomber, Varsity, and More
The classic leather jacket comes in all shapes and sizes, we rundown some of the most common looks and makes from the most iconic makers.
101 Primers
The 6 Most Common Jacket Leathers – Steerhide, Lambskin, and More
Wondering what the difference is between those leathers you find on jackets? We rundown the properties of steerhide, horsehide, and everything in between.
Five Plus One
Unique Double Rider Jackets – Five Plus One
The double rider jacket may have been perfected by Schott, but design didn't stop there. Have a look at five plus one unique double rider jackets.
101 Primers
The Three Tiers of Leather Jacket Makers – Entry, Mid, and End Level
We break down the best leather jacket makers in the biz based on their prices and offerings. If you're looking to invest in leather, look no further.
Weekly Rundown
The Weekly Rundown: The Amazing World of Japanese Textile Arts
Missed the latest news in the wonderful world of menswear? We've got you covered with Japanese textiles, words from Jean Tuitou, Chromeo, and more.