This 50s horsehide jacket uses vegetable-tanned horsehide and incorporates elements that reflect the meticulous craftsmanship of a denim brand.
From the original iron buttons familiar from jeans and denim jackets to the orange stitching reminiscent of denim jackets, this jacket is packed with the attention to detail characteristic of the denim brand "THE FLAT HEAD".
Horsehide tanned by Shinki Leather, a long-established tannery
This horsehide leather is tanned and finished in-house by Shinki Leather, a long-established Japanese tannery that has garnered attention worldwide. The horsehide, finished using vegetable tanning, boasts a moderate firmness and lightness.
The leather surface has a semi-aniline finish, using a balanced blend of black dye and pigment, and you can also enjoy the "tea core" that is a characteristic aging process of Flat Head's horsehide.
The meticulous stitching is characteristic of a denim brand.
The stitching primarily uses orange thread, reminiscent of a denim jacket, with brown thread used in some areas, creating a two-tone stitching design.
Both colors are very noticeable against the black leather, and any stitching imperfections would be very obvious, making this a point where high sewing skill is required.
Details that give it a 1950s jacket feel
The action pleats used on both the front and back are an essential detail of 1950s jackets.
When creating pleats with horsehide, which is thicker and stiffer than denim, the overlapping leather makes the seams even thicker and stiffer, significantly increasing the difficulty of sewing.
To beautifully finish such a difficult detail requires a high level of skill.
The vibrant rayon twill stands out.
The lining is made of rayon twill.
The smooth and pleasant feel of rayon makes it easy to put on and reduces snagging when layering with other clothing.
Rayon twill, woven with rayon fibers, is a material that has the strength and smoothness to be used as a lining, and the elegant sheen and vibrant colors unique to rayon enhance the appeal of the leather jacket.
In addition, there is a single-welt inner pocket on the right side of the jacket, which is convenient for storing smartphones and other items.
Original parts
The buttons and rivets on the cuffs are, of course, custom-made parts.
The iron buttons and copper rivets themselves will age beautifully over time, adding to the jacket's character along with the leather.
