LOST WORLDS
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CUSTOM LEATHERTOGS 'A'
Belted Motorcycle Jacket
c.1942
Russet Brown or Black Horsehide Leather
$2550.00
Pine
Green, Black, Navy Deerskin
$3150.00
Sizes 38-48R
Leathertogs Shown With
Full Custom Crown Zippers
The unique LEATHERTOGS Horsehide
Motorcycle Jacket, a remarkable, complex, difficult-to-make,
detailed motorcycle jacket. Second to none in beauty. The
intricate open-seam stitch construction -- simply a marvel of
artisan craft given the weight of proprietary LOST WORLDS
Horsehide -- takes virtually twice as much painstaking
labor than any of our other motorcycle jackets, not a slouch
among them as a matter of fact! When one wants to learn about
quality, look at the seams, the stitch count; they educate.
The history of this
extraordinary jacket is fascinating. An AAF man stationed with
the
101
Reconnaissance Squadron at Hyannis, Mass. went to Leathertogs in Everett, Mass. before
deploying to Europe and specified very particular details
adapted to AAF regulations. Russet Horsehide and sewn Epaulets
emulate the immortal
A-2 Flight Jacket. The peekaboo hidden zipper on the extended right wind flap/panel
might have been for a small automatic or escape documents. Extra
snaps increase fuctionality throughout. An elegant shaped neck
flap, like those on leather flight helmets, adds further
refinement, visual candy and AAF identity. This Beck/Leathertogs
is sui generis, a remarkable example of motorcycle jacket
individuality and panache, brimming with spirit.
To reproduce this one-of-a-kind
American classic we use, of course, our magnificent 3-0 - 4.0
oz. Russet Horsehide (customer choice - the original is 3.0 oz).
The Lining --"Time Machine" NOS heavyweight pure Rayon Satin per
the original, dating from the 1940s, including Rayon-lined
epaulets (!). Nickel or Brass NOS Talon or Conmar Zippers and
genuine US-made Nickel over Brass Garrison Buckle. Riveted Belt
Loops. US Nickel Scovill Snaps. Nickel Bars cast for us in the
UK accent the horizontal pocket edges.
The LEATHERTOGS is a treasure and
heirloom, an icon fit for a museum, but first and foremost a
wholly functional riding jacket of incomparable LOST WORLDS
durability with the natural armor-like protection of our amazing
American hides. It's meant for the road although we're flattered
our jackets end up the pride of collections. Sure, it isn't
"cheap," it's a bargain.
Leathertogs Shown With
Full Custom Crown Zippers
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'I decided to use the L/T 'A' for my go-to jacket when I
work with our horses. Dirty manual labor, rain or shine.
Works wonders to break it in! This is one of the things that
sets your jackets apart. I do not
feel the need to protect the jacket, I know it can take the
abuse and be even better after that. Thanks!'
J.P.
Helsinki, Finland
5.22
NOTE:
J.P. received this 'A'
on 5.17.22.
We received this review
on 5.28.22.
His 4.0+ oz.
Horsehide 'A' shows less than a week's use and already
fantastic natural grain articulating! Our jackets love tough
love! Maybe our horsehides like visiting family too!
Gear for men.
LEATHERTOGS 'A'
'D'
POCKET
c.1940s
Shown in Black Deerskin
Custom Black
Horsehide Leathertogs 'A'
Red Satin Lining, Full NOS CROWN
Zippers.
Note: Rare Spring Action 'Connecting Rod' CROWN Main
Zipper Slider.
Below:
4.0+ Oz. American Horsehide Grain --
Undoctored, Natural!
Custom Black Horsehide Leathertogs
Leathertogs 'A' Black Deerskin
Full NOS Crown Zippers
Comments From Owner:
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"I know the saying is
"no one likes a show-off", but that doesn't apply - you feel
free to continue showing off as much as you want. Though,
I'm beginning to think this isn't you flexing your skills -
this is just a regular f*ing Tuesday at Lost Worlds.
The deerhide LT/A arrived and immediately
went on a ride to the mountains. It feels like I've been
wearing it for years, it's not just "fit" - it "sits"
right where is should - close, but not restricting
movement in any way. How many leathers can you wear and
reach over your head? Ridiculously well done designs.
World class? Yes. Best in the world? Also - yes.
Thank you for another awesome jacket, I
appreciate all the help - great call with the hardware,
and the sleeves are great stretched out on the
highway."
DA
Calgary Canada
8.3.22
"P.S - the jeans are gnarly as hell too. Look
forward to breaking them in."
Custom Pine Green
Deerskin Leathertogs Motorcycle Jacket
$3500.00
Regular
Configuration w/ Satin Lining, Brass or Nickel Zippers.
(Full Custom NOS Crown Zipper hardware and
Vintage Wool/Cotton Chenille Lining.)
Custom
Leatherogs Pine Green Deerskin
NOS Vintage Wool Lining
3500.00
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"I received my Leathertogs jacket yesterday. It's beautifully made and fits perfectly.
Thank you"
T.D.
Aiken SC
"The Leathertogs jacket arrived today. I just can't tell you how
happy I am with it- it's truly a work of art in my mind. Thank you
so much for making such amazing jackets! It's summer now, and
hotter than hell in NM, but I will be wearing this jacket in the
early mornings and evenings to break it in so it's ready for the
fall and winter. There's simply nothing like Lost Worlds!"
A.W.
Alburquerque NM
"We were able to be home yesterday
and the Leathertogs in Russet HH is here. It is perfect. Those
vintage C&C (Crown) zips give this great jacket an extra
presence. Jacket speaks just like you say and I have the
capacity to take it all in. I could really sing the praises
of
Lost Worlds. Thank you and whoever built this amazing jacket
at your workshop."
B.C.
Muskogee OK
12.13
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Our Hides Love Rain. Do yours?
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Note
Black Deer Suede Wrist Facing Per Original
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Custom Crown Interior Zipper |
Leathertogs 'A' in
Customer-Supplied 5.0+ Oz. Dark Gray Moosehide Tanned By Special
Order
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