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After unearthing the plans, Taylor Stitch recreated the jacket down to its brass zippers.
After unearthing the plans, Taylor Stitch recreated the jacket down to its brass zippers. (Photo: Taylor Stitch)

Taylor Stitch The Moto Jacket

A leather jacket a generation in the making

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After unearthing the plans, Taylor Stitch recreated the jacket down to its brass zippers.
(Photo: Taylor Stitch)

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There’s a special place in our hearts for apparel with a backstory, which is why we’re fans of the Moto Jacket.

This piece goes back to 1973 when a Navy seaman landed in San Francisco, walked into  (established in the 1920s), and bought a brown café racer leather jacket. He wore the jacket for years, then passed it to his son who wore it into his job at Taylor Stitch. Designers at the company fell in love, found the original pattern, and started building exact replicas.

Made from a bomber, 3.5-ounce whiskey brown steerhide, the Moto is accented with antique brass zippers on its front and cuffs, while a diamond-quilted interior and wind flap keep the chill out on evening rides. The heritage is everywhere.

$1,075,

(Taylor Stitch)
Lead Photo: Taylor Stitch

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