Our Leather and Linings

A black-on-black horsehide with an oil-and-wax top finish that begins with a noticeable sheen and gradually dulls with wear. Because the leather is dyed black beneath the surface finish, it remains predominantly black as it ages. The oils and waxes give it a substantial hand and help emphasize the grain as the jacket breaks in. Typically approximately 1.2–1.3 mm.

A black pigment finish applied over the natural brown leather beneath. Unlike the black-on-black oil-tanned finish, this leather is designed to reveal lighter brown tones as the surface wears, creating the familiar teacore effect. Typically approximately 1.2–1.3 mm, with both smoother and more visibly grained hides possible.

A rich dark-brown horsehide finished with oils and waxes. As the surface wears, the natural tones beneath the finish become more visible and the jacket develops greater variation and depth. The waxed finish gives the leather a substantial hand while allowing the grain to become increasingly pronounced over time. Typically approximately 1.2–1.3 mm.

A warmer medium-brown version of the Shinki oil-and-wax horsehide. The finish gradually evolves through wear, allowing lighter tones and natural grain to become more visible. It is a good choice for customers looking for a leather that will show significant character as it ages. Typically approximately 1.2–1.3 mm.

Our goatskin is selected for its combination of strength, flexibility and pronounced natural grain. The hides have a characteristic pebbled surface and a softer, more flexible hand than our heavier horsehides, allowing a jacket to feel comfortable relatively quickly while retaining excellent durability. Available finishes and colours vary, and current options will be reviewed during the bespoke consultation.

This specialty Shinki horsehide is produced as a full-grain suede rather than a split leather. The surface is napped to create a soft, chamois-like feel while retaining the full hide underneath. It is flexible, relatively soft from the beginning and develops additional character as the underlying grain becomes visible through wear. Typically approximately 1.2 mm.

Canadian deer and moose offer a distinctly softer and more supple alternative to traditional horsehide. These leathers are well suited to customers looking for a comfortable, flexible jacket with pronounced natural character. Grain, texture and colour can vary substantially from hide to hide, making each finished garment individual. Current availability, colour and finish will be confirmed during the bespoke consultation.

A flexible steerhide with an easier initial hand than many vegetable-tanned horsehides. The current black/walnut oil-and-wax finish appears nearly black in lower light while showing warmer dark-brown undertones in stronger light. The leather combines durability with relatively easy movement and begins with a more broken-in feel than many of the heavier horsehides. Typically approximately 1.2 mm.