Men’s Belted Leather Biker Jacket — Black, Epaulettes
Original price was: $ 345.$ 299Current price is: $ 299.
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- Free worldwide shippingDuties paid · 4–9 working days
- Free sizing adviceSend the waist of pants you wear
- 30-day returnsUnused, tags attached
- Full-grain leatherNever bonded or “genuine”
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Black biker jacket with a buckled leather waist belt, snap epaulettes, snap-tipped lapels, an asymmetric zip and angled chest zips.
- Belted waist — stops a cropped jacket riding up and sets the waist line.
- Full-grain leather, silver-tone hardware throughout.
- Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days.
- 30 days to return anything unworn with tags attached.
- Description
- Additional information
- Size Chart
- Reviews (5)
Description
The fully specified version of the shape: an asymmetric zip, wide lapels with a snap at each tip, snap-fastened epaulettes on the shoulders, a leather waist belt running through loops to a squared silver buckle, angled zip chest pockets and zip cuffs. Everything on it is hardware, and every piece of it was once functional.
Why the belt is there
To stop the jacket riding up. On a bike, a short jacket with an open hem lifts at speed and lets air in across the back; cinching it at the waist fixes that. Off a bike it does something simpler — it defines the waist, which is the reason a belted biker jacket reads sharper than an unbelted one even when the belt is left hanging.
The hardware
Bright silver-tone against black leather, deliberately visible: buckle, epaulette snaps, lapel snaps, zip pulls and cuff zips all in the same finish. It is the loudest jacket of the biker family. If you want one that whispers, a plain single rider or a shirt-collar jacket is the better buy.
The leather
Full-grain hide with its grain surface intact. On a jacket carrying this much metal that matters mechanically as well as cosmetically — every snap and loop is a point of strain, and grain leather holds a fixing where a coated split tears around it.
How it is cut
Close through the chest, cropped at the waist where the belt sits, sleeves to the wrist bone. Sized over a t-shirt. The belt gives you a little adjustment through the waist but none across the chest, so size by the shoulder and chest as usual.
Looking after it
Condition twice a year and keep conditioner off the hardware. Hang it with the belt either fastened loosely or removed, rather than letting the buckle hang against the front panel for months — metal resting on leather leaves a mark.
Shipping, duties and returns
Free worldwide shipping, 4–9 working days. Import duties are settled before dispatch where the carrier supports Delivered Duty Paid to the destination country; where it does not, duty is charged locally and we will tell you which applies before you order. Thirty days to return anything unworn with tags attached. Questions to info@cordwainleather.com or +34 614 79 27 86.
Size chart
Measure your chest around the fullest part with the tape level. Jacket chest is the finished garment measurement and runs larger than your body, because the jacket has to close over you. Between two sizes, take the larger.
| Size | Your chest | Jacket chest | Sleeve | Shoulder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 42 in (107 cm) | 25.5 in (65 cm) | 18 in (46 cm) |
| S | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 44 in (112 cm) | 26 in (66 cm) | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| M | 40–42 in (102–107 cm) | 46 in (117 cm) | 26.5 in (67.5 cm) | 19 in (48 cm) |
| L | 42–44 in (107–112 cm) | 48 in (122 cm) | 27 in (68.5 cm) | 19.5 in (49 cm) |
| XL | 45–48 in (114–122 cm) | 52 in (132 cm) | 27.5 in (70 cm) | 21 in (54.5 cm) |
| 2XL | 48–50 in (122–127 cm) | 54 in (137 cm) | 28 in (71 cm) | 22 in (56 cm) |
| 3XL | 50–52 in (127–132 cm) | 56 in (142 cm) | 28.5 in (72.5 cm) | 23 in (58.5 cm) |
Still unsure? Email your chest and shoulder measurements to info@cordwainleather.com and we will come back with one size, not a chart to guess from.
Questions about biker jacket hardware
What is the belt on a leather biker jacket for?
It closes the gap at the hem. A cropped jacket with a loose bottom edge lifts when you move or ride, and the belt pulls it against the waist so air cannot get underneath. It also sets the waist line visually, which is most of what it does on a jacket that never sees a motorcycle.
Are you supposed to fasten the belt?
Either way is correct and both are commonly worn. Fastened, it emphasises the waist and makes the jacket look more structured. Left hanging or tucked through the loops unfastened, it reads more relaxed — which is how most people wear it. What looks accidental is a belt dangling at different lengths on each side.
What are epaulettes on a jacket?
The short strap across each shoulder, usually held by a snap. They are a military detail by origin, used for holding straps and insignia in place, and they survive on biker jackets purely because they broaden the shoulder line. They serve no function on a modern jacket at all.
Why do biker jackets have so many zips?
Because nothing on a motorcycle can be allowed to flap or fall out. Zip pockets stay shut at speed, zip cuffs seal the sleeve, and the main zip runs diagonally so the front overlaps rather than opening at the chest. Every one of them answered a problem before it became a style.
Is silver or gold hardware better on a black leather jacket?
Silver is the traditional pairing and the less demanding one — it reads as tool steel against black and goes with any other metal you are wearing. Gold or brass warms the jacket up and leans vintage, which suits brown leather more naturally than black. Neither is wrong; silver is simply harder to get wrong.
Will the hardware on a leather jacket rust?
Good hardware is plated or solid brass and does not. What does happen, on any jacket, is that a zip stiffens with grit and dried conditioner in the teeth. Run a graphite pencil along it or brush it out — that fixes nine out of ten “broken” zips without a repair.
Additional information
| Size | 2XL, 3XL, Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small, XSmall(XS) |
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Size Chart
Henry Wilson –
I was looking at the design details, and the biker styling caught my eye. It works well on this jacket. The product title and details made the design easy to understand.
Grace Parker –
There is a nice balance to the styling of this jacket. The biker styling is a good finishing detail. The overall look is easy to picture with everyday outfits.
Thomas Reed –
The biker styling is what drew my attention to this jacket. It gives the design a distinct look without feeling overdone.
Liam Edwards –
The shape of this jacket is appealing, especially with the biker styling. It has the kind of look I generally prefer. It has a more understated appearance than some similar designs.
Sarah Watson –
What I like most about the design is the biker styling. It suits the style of this jacket really well. I appreciate the focus on the smaller design details.