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JD1

JD1 type

$1,525 USD

For the first half of the twentieth century, the leather jacket belonged to institutions. The asymmetrical 1955 California Highway Patrol Jacket was built for motorcycle patrol with a heavyweight steerhide, asymmetrical zip to block wind at speed, and a snap-down collar that stayed put on the road. Then James Dean started wearing one off-duty, and the leather jacket's meaning quietly shifted. Same construction, different context — a garment built for order repurposed as personal expression.

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Overview

Inspired by Jimmy’s original leather jacket, this special Dean Edition reissue from Schott NYC revives signature details, celebrating the distinctive style that made this jacket a legend. The steerhide is top-grain, drum-dyed, and finished to shed wind and resist moisture, with a look that develops natural creasing and a rich patina with wear.

  • Top-grain steerhide sourced from USA hides tanned in North America and drum-dyed with a garment finish for wind blockage and moisture resistance
  • Heavy antique brass asymmetrical zipper with hand-laced leather pull and wide interior leather facing — blocks wind at the chest and neck
  • Reinforced drop kidney back panel with five leather belt loops — the defining detail of the original CHP design
  • Snap-down collar and lapels stay flat at speed, clean at rest
  • Detachable snap in/off genuine mouton sheepskin collar
  • Two diagonal front pockets with zipper closures
  • Adjustable leather lacing at lower side gussets
  • Large interior vertical pocket and snap closure
  • Vented sleeve cuffs with metal zippers
  • Heavyweight nylon twill lining

James Dean™ is a trademark of James Dean, Inc.

Specs

Origin Made in USA
Style Perfecto®
Material Leather
Leather Steerhide
Weight Midweight
Tanning/dyeing Chrome Tanned
Finish Waxy
Liner Polysatin
Features Removable CollarRemovable Belt

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