J-100 Café Racer Riders, Reinforced, High Density

A café racer leather jacket with padded shoulders, originating in the racing jackets of the 1950s. Reinforced, dense, substantial horsehide, whose appeal is the tea-core showing through from beneath the black surface. Zip pockets left and right, double stitching at the placket, and a slim, short body carry details built around function for riding. Lustre and shades of brown build the more it is worn.

■ Materials by colour

• Black (Tea-Core): outer leather: horsehide (oil-wax finish); lining: yes. *Black on the surface, brown at the core, a tea-core finish. A substantial horsehide in which brown appears with scuffing, and lustre and shading build.

• Off White: outer leather: goatskin; lining: yes. *A goatskin with the natural unevenness of an undyed colour, whose character shifts the more it is worn.

■ Sizes
S / M / L / XL / 2XL
For full measurements, see “Measurements” just below the size selector.
*Model wears size M: height 178 cm (5'10") / weight approx. 73 kg (161 lb) / shoulder 47 cm (18.5 in) / chest 95 cm (37.4 in)

■ Country of origin
China

■ Care
• Take care to keep the leather away from rain and water. If it does get wet, blot the moisture off promptly with a dry cloth and let it dry naturally in a well-ventilated, shaded place.
• Store on a hanger that matches the shoulder width so the garment keeps its shape.
• Wipe dirt away gently with a dry, soft cloth, and condition with a leather cream as needed.
• Store away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.

■ About natural leather
• Because this is natural leather, creases, veining, scars, and uneven colour may be visible. These are the character of a natural material, not defects.
• Colour may fade, transfer, or change with age through wear.
• Every piece looks slightly different. Please order with this in mind.

More on tea-core leather: what tea-core is and how it develops.

How to tell a cafe racer from a double riders: the cafe racer guide.