Curated collector dossiers, material science, authenticity forensics, and bespoke tailoring insights from the master artisans and archivists at Leather Haven Craft.
From the asymmetrical zipper of Irving Schott's 1928 Perfecto to the military cockpit legacy of the Avirex A-2 and Marc Buchanan's 1990s urban leather revolution, discover the history behind iconic leather cuts.
Marcus Vance
Head Archivist & Vintage Outerwear Specialist
Choosing the right hide dictates whether your jacket acts as armor against the elements or drapes like a second skin. Here is how full-grain steerhide, Horween Chromexcel, Italian lambskin, and sheepskin shearling compare.
With vintage leather jacket valuations climbing in auction houses and collector circles, counterfeit and franken-jacket pieces abound. Learn the exact hallmarks our archivists use to verify authentic vintage pieces.
High-grade leather does not wear out—it wears in. Follow this master guide by our workshop artisans to protect your hide, navigate torrential rain, and develop an enviable, rich vintage patina.
Off-the-rack sizing forces compromises in shoulder slope, sleeve pitch, and torso drape. Discover how our made-to-measure atelier crafts custom outerwear sculpted to your exact skeletal anatomy.
Our master patternmakers cut individual made-to-measure jackets from full-grain steerhide, washed lambskin, and sheepskin shearling. Contact our concierge for complimentary fitting advice.