Cheldon | Cafe Racer Jacket Sheepskin Leather Black

Banded collar. Short zip. Done.

The leather has enough weight to hold the shoulder line without feeling like armour, and it softens across the chest within a week of wear. The banded collar sits flat at the throat, so nothing flaps on a cold platform and nothing needs straightening. The body is cut close through the waist, which keeps the hem from riding up when you sit or drive. Among black leather jackets this is the quiet one — no epaulettes, no hardware you have to explain.

Zip Cuffs That Seal Out The Wind The cuff zips draw in at the wrist so cold air stops travelling up the sleeve. Left open, the sleeve sits back over a watch without pulling.

Six Pockets That Keep Your Hands Free Four zipped outer pockets hold phone, keys and cards fastened shut while you move. Two interior pockets take a wallet and passport flat against the lining.

A Cut That Works Beyond The Bike The cropped hem and close sleeve read as neat over a jumper, not costume. It handles a commute, a dinner and a weekend the same way a wax jacket does, only sharper.

Sheepskin Leather With A Soft, Dense Hand Sheepskin is supple from the first wear and creases where you bend rather than cracking, so the jacket records its own wear over time. Panels are topstitched through, with a smooth full lining so it slides on over knitwear cleanly. Cut for men, though it is frequently bought alongside ladies black leather jackets for its unfussy shape.

Wear it over a grey crewneck knit with dark denim and black boots.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Fabric: Sheepskin leather, fully lined
• Fit: Slim, close through the waist
• Sleeve: Long, with zip cuffs
• Length: Cropped at the hip
• Closure: Front zip with banded collar
• Pockets: Four zipped exterior, two interior
• Season: Autumn to spring
• Occasions: Commuting, riding, evenings out
• Sizes: XS-3XL