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The classic Schott 618 Perfecto® Steerhide Leather Motorcycle Jacket is the original that defined the standard. Each individual rider-inspired jacket starts with US-sourced, drum dyed, hand cut, heavyweight 3 to 3.5-oz steerhide leather for long-lasting durability. The asymmetrical front zipper, belt, snap-down lapels, and traditional zippered sleeve cuffs help resist the elements. An insulated nylon quilted lining provides comfort and softness against the skin, and you'll find the three outside zippered pockets and lower inside map pocket handy and useful. Signature elements like grommet vented underarm footballs, bi-swing back panels, and large back panel design allow a freedom of movement unusual in leather jackets, illustrating Schott’s uncompromising dedication to quality. Once a symbol of anti-establishment, now a classic icon of craftsmanship, the Perfecto® 618 radiates attitude and undeniable cool.
Features:
Rider inspired 25" length moto jacket
U. S. sourced, drum dyed, hand cut, heavyweight 3 - 3.5 oz. steerhide leather
Large back panel design, a signature of Schott's uncompromising Perfecto® quality
Asymmetrical main zipper pattern for added warmth and protection
Snap down lapels, collar and shoulder epaulets
Custom embossed “SCHOTT” snap faces
Bi-swing back panels with grommet vented underarm footballs
Traditional zippered sleeve cuffs
Attached belt with durable nickel plated square buckle
Three outside zippered pockets plus small coin flap pocket
Lower inside map pocket
Sewn in fixed 5.5 ounce nylon poly quilt insulated lining
Water resistant leather finish
U.S.A.
Model is 6'1", weighs 175 lbs, with a 37" chest and is wearing size 38.
Leather Type, Fit and Construction:
We consider the Model 618 as a close cousin to our popular Model 613 with just a few subtle differences, namely the 618 has Schott logo snaps and no stars on the epaulets. Perfecto® Model 618 leather jackets for men are made with U. S. sourced, chrome-tanned, drum dyed, heavyweight steerhide leather. This hide has a medium to firm “hand” and a matte finish. It is chrome tanned and processed to provide many years of use without the need for treatments or conditioners. Right out of the box this jacket will have a stiffer feel and fit. We always tell our customers that to make this leather jacket their own requires a profound commitment. Wear it often, explore the open road and watch how it conforms to your body over time. This Perfecto® model 618 leather motorcycle jacket was designed and built for the long haul, the short ride, whatever you decide to throw at it!
Schott NYC uses steerhide to help your leather jacket or “second skin” resist the elements. Motorcycle jackets need to be as tough as the people wearing them. You will enjoy the benefits of stain resistance, sturdy protection and water resistant leather whether you are riding on your classic motorbike or venturing out in the chill of a winter storm. For wind protection and added warmth the 618 features an attached belt, zippered sleeve cuffs and a durable insulated nylon quilted lining sewn into the body of the jacket. Our bi-swing back panels and under arm footballs ensures that this tight fitting jacket moves with you eliminating that restrictive feel often found with other leather motorcycle jackets. Nickel plated brass hardware complete this timeless American made classic that is built to last a lifetime.
As with all Perfecto® leather jackets, Schott only uses the best, highest quality leather available. In the same tradition used in the 50's, highly skilled workers hand-cut each panel for the 618 from patterns that date back to the early Perfecto® leather jackets. In keeping with their original custom style, Schott designed this jacket to fit tighter than most for that classic bold and streamlined look. Offered in sizes 32 to 54, we suggest you carefully check our sizing diagrams and measurements to determine best fit. Many of our customers prefer to “size up” in this style due to its classic, close-fitting cut. Ordering based on your chest size will give you that snug, t-shirt only, bad boy look pioneered in the 1950’s.
The Schott Perfecto® Model #618 is still proudly made in the U.S.A. Our customers know that the quality and construction of our jackets are unparalleled. From the heavyweight nylon thread we use to the strong American hands that do the crafting. We build our leather motorcycle jackets to the same indestructible standards as the old style leather medicine balls. One-hundred plus years of being the best is your assurance that Schott Brothers stands behind every jacket we make.
History:
The three pocket design of the Schott Perfecto® One Star dates back to the late 1940's. In those days this leather motorcycle jacket was referred to as just “Perfecto®” or “Beck model 999” (manufactured by Schott). The small coin flap pocket started out as a custom option offered in the early 50's. By 1955 this coin pocket became a standard feature of this biker-style jacket known as “the Perfecto® One Star".
Considered to be the best motorcycle jacket it caught the mainstream public's attention after Marlon Brando epitomized the coolest of cool, wearing his Perfecto® in that iconic classic film “The Wild One”. Originally referred to as "the One Star", it was officially banned from schools across the US for an entire year in the mid 50’s. Some believe this action served to make the Schott Perfecto® even more desirable to America’s young renegades with their “Wild One” tendencies. School Boards wanted to burn it and youthful rebels saved every penny to buy one. At the time, this jacket retailed for close to $50 which amounted to roughly 100 hours of work if you were a gas station attendant making fifty cents an hour!
The customized asymmetrical leather motorcycle jacket worn by Brando became the must-have anti-establishment symbol for 1950’s youth. The orders skyrocketed for this leather jacket causing Irving Schott and his son Mel to increase their workforce and expand the Schott factory. By the mid 1960’s the Perfecto® mens jackets had also caught on with the emerging rock n roll movement. Once again, due to increasing sales, Schott had grown out of their current factory on King Street in Perth Amboy, NJ. A few new factories later and still in New Jersey, Schott proudly continues this iconic American classic motorcycle jacket as the Model 618 for the wild side in all of us.
Interested in more? Learn about the history of the Perfecto® by clicking here.
Model is 6'1", weighs 175 lbs, with a 37" chest and is wearing size 38.
Leather Type, Fit and Construction:
We consider the Model 618 as a close cousin to our popular Model 613 with just a few subtle differences, namely the 618 has Schott logo snaps and no stars on the epaulets. Perfecto® Model 618 leather jackets for men are made with U. S. sourced, chrome-tanned, drum dyed, heavyweight steerhide leather. This hide has a medium to firm “hand” and a matte finish. It is chrome tanned and processed to provide many years of use without the need for treatments or conditioners. Right out of the box this jacket will have a stiffer feel and fit. We always tell our customers that to make this leather jacket their own requires a profound commitment. Wear it often, explore the open road and watch how it conforms to your body over time. This Perfecto® model 618 leather motorcycle jacket was designed and built for the long haul, the short ride, whatever you decide to throw at it!
Schott NYC uses steerhide to help your leather jacket or “second skin” resist the elements. Motorcycle jackets need to be as tough as the people wearing them. You will enjoy the benefits of stain resistance, sturdy protection and water resistant leather whether you are riding on your classic motorbike or venturing out in the chill of a winter storm. For wind protection and added warmth the 618 features an attached belt, zippered sleeve cuffs and a durable insulated nylon quilted lining sewn into the body of the jacket. Our bi-swing back panels and under arm footballs ensures that this tight fitting jacket moves with you eliminating that restrictive feel often found with other leather motorcycle jackets. Nickel plated brass hardware complete this timeless American made classic that is built to last a lifetime.
As with all Perfecto® leather jackets, Schott only uses the best, highest quality leather available. In the same tradition used in the 50's, highly skilled workers hand-cut each panel for the 618 from patterns that date back to the early Perfecto® leather jackets. In keeping with their original custom style, Schott designed this jacket to fit tighter than most for that classic bold and streamlined look. Offered in sizes 32 to 54, we suggest you carefully check our sizing diagrams and measurements to determine best fit. Many of our customers prefer to “size up” in this style due to its classic, close-fitting cut. Ordering based on your chest size will give you that snug, t-shirt only, bad boy look pioneered in the 1950’s.
The Schott Perfecto® Model #618 is still proudly made in the U.S.A. Our customers know that the quality and construction of our jackets are unparalleled. From the heavyweight nylon thread we use to the strong American hands that do the crafting. We build our leather motorcycle jackets to the same indestructible standards as the old style leather medicine balls. One-hundred plus years of being the best is your assurance that Schott Brothers stands behind every jacket we make.
History:
The three pocket design of the Schott Perfecto® One Star dates back to the late 1940's. In those days this leather motorcycle jacket was referred to as just “Perfecto®” or “Beck model 999” (manufactured by Schott). The small coin flap pocket started out as a custom option offered in the early 50's. By 1955 this coin pocket became a standard feature of this biker-style jacket known as “the Perfecto® One Star".
Considered to be the best motorcycle jacket it caught the mainstream public's attention after Marlon Brando epitomized the coolest of cool, wearing his Perfecto® in that iconic classic film “The Wild One”. Originally referred to as "the One Star", it was officially banned from schools across the US for an entire year in the mid 50’s. Some believe this action served to make the Schott Perfecto® even more desirable to America’s young renegades with their “Wild One” tendencies. School Boards wanted to burn it and youthful rebels saved every penny to buy one. At the time, this jacket retailed for close to $50 which amounted to roughly 100 hours of work if you were a gas station attendant making fifty cents an hour!
The customized asymmetrical leather motorcycle jacket worn by Brando became the must-have anti-establishment symbol for 1950’s youth. The orders skyrocketed for this leather jacket causing Irving Schott and his son Mel to increase their workforce and expand the Schott factory. By the mid 1960’s the Perfecto® mens jackets had also caught on with the emerging rock n roll movement. Once again, due to increasing sales, Schott had grown out of their current factory on King Street in Perth Amboy, NJ. A few new factories later and still in New Jersey, Schott proudly continues this iconic American classic motorcycle jacket as the Model 618 for the wild side in all of us.
Interested in more? Learn about the history of the Perfecto® by clicking here.
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NEW 618
Beautiful jacket.I knew it was cut a little tighter than my 118 so I ordered it one size up.Perfect fit. ordered it at lunch on Monday was delivered on Tuesday.Can't beat that.
GREAT QUALITY TERRIBLE FIT
So I was really excited about this jacket. I have owned other biker jackets in the past and Citroen from another company that fits perfectly but I’ve always wanted the real thing, the original. I finally decided to make the purchase. I am a short guy about 5’6” 130lb with a 36.5” chest. The fit guide initially told me to order a 38 which I knew was not right. The jacket I currently have is a 34. I like slim fit clothing as I’m pretty skinny and when you are shorter boxy looking shirts/jackets make you look pretty bad. Anyway, I decided to order the 36. I got my jacket and tried it on and the sleeves all the way down were HUGE! I mean comically large and super puffy in the biceps. It seemed a little large in the chest as well so I figured the 34 had to be a better fit all around. I got my 34 in today and it is exactly the same in the arms as the 36. I'm really disappointed as I assumed when paying over $800 for a jacket the fit would be on point. I’ve had substantially cheaper jackets fit so much better than this. So unfortunately this was definitely not a match for me. I wish this jacket would have worked out because the quality is amazing but the fit is just so bad. This is not a jacket for shorter skinny people. I will be returning this tomorrow. Also pretty bummed that I have to pay $9.95 to send it back.
COOL
This original looks STUNNING, for every Day, dressed up on a Date or twisting the throttle on the hi ways & back roads of Southern California, I like it so much I bought the black & the brown one, there thick & braking in very nicely, to me there well worth it, the quality is second to none.
I’m 5.11” 169lb chest 40” slim & tone,
jacket size 38 they fit me perfectly.
QUALITÉ
J'ai hésité un certain moment avant cette acquisition. C'est tout de même un certain montant! Par contre, dès la réception, j'ai compris pourquoi. La qualité du cuir est magnifique. Les coutures sont très solides, même chose pour les fermetures éclairs. Pour la grandeur, je mesure 5'7' et pèse 135 lbs, la grandeur 36 est parfaite pour une personne qui veut un look "skinny". Si vous voulez mettre un Hoodies en dessous, prenez plus grand.
MAHALO NUI LOA, SCHOTT!
It has been my goal to save and be able to purchase this classic American Bad Assery of a jacket! First off, thank you to Jerri, who took her time to help me choose the perfect size for me. I’m 5’9” 180lbs with a 42” chest. I told her I wanted it to be form fitting but still have full range of motion for riding. Since I live in Hawaii I won’t be layering with anything but a t shirt. I ordered wed and it shipped Thur and arrived here Friday. I opened a nicely packaged box and instantly was surrounded by the tantalizing scent of leather. The quality is out of this world with perfect attention to detail down to the last stitching. My wife caught me modeling it in the mirror and rolled her eyes but I’m sure she liked what she saw. Mahalo again for keeping American ingenuity alive and supporting riders across the country and world.
5 STARS
wore it for a week. love it so far. feels sturdy not cheap. got many compliments. i wear it in california and its perfect for its weather. felt snug and felt like i needed to size up but broke it down over a week and it feels nice.
EVEN FOR PEOPLE FROM THE EU
Hello Guys,
Although there are already many reviews that tell basically the same story, I thought if I can help with the decision, I can also write my own.
So I’m a 15yr old Student from Germany and first of all, the shipping, although quite expensive as you will have to anticipate, was very very fast, it took them 4 Days to ship to another continent, even in corona times where most borders are closed and you cannot fly to any other country. Perfect.
My measurements: I‘m a 5 foot 8-9 inch guy with a 35 - 36 inch chest. I ordered a size 40 Perfecto 618 which was listed as very relaxed. But why should I order a very relaxed? It’s supposed to fit you like a glove! Because I will still grow and am working out frequently, I figured to be better safe than sorry is the right method for my case. The jacket will stretch over time and I want it to be a companion for life, I‘ll see if it can outlast me, but I will care for it and I already love it.
With many competitors in the (leather-) jacket industry, I went through many phases in my decision making, in the end, obviously, I decided to go with the real deal as you hear in many reviews. And although it just arrived today, it already feels like I made the right decision. I greatly encourage everyone in my age who already fell in love with this jacket, if you are tight on money, buy it used. If you want it to be your very own jacket, buy it new, it seems to be worth every penny, do not buy a jacket that is „similar“ or „just as good but a fraction of the price“ just because you want it right now, save up so it’s not „a“ jacket but rather „the“ jacket.
Okay, last but not least, the service. Fortunately I did not have to send it back once and everything on the jacket seems perfectly fine. But as I have seen in the process of buying it, even that should not be a problem even in Europe, but I don’t have experience in these cases so do not take this to seriously, it’s my theory but not a fact. But I called Schott several times and they could always help me and they were very friendly all the time.
Long story short: I believe I didn’t make a mistake by buying this brand new on Schotts website and not used and I encourage most people to buy one themselves, I love the jacket and to all the people who already wrote these mostly helpful reviews: thank you so much you helped me as good as I want to help others to make a decision.
Keep up the good work, Schott and maybe this wasn’t the last jacket I will buy from you!
TRUE LOVE
I order this jacket because I was able to find a discount code. I know when it comes to leather jackets, unless you’re going custom made to measure, you don’t get much better than Schott so when I saw a discount code I hoped right on it.
I’m 5’10, 200lbs, 41.5 chest, 32 waist with wide shoulder and big arms (Schott is the first brand that has arm holes and sleeve width that fit me properly with the corresponding body size). I picked the 42 size and it fits me perfectly. The jacket is nice and comfy if I only wear a thin T-shirt or button down under neath. With a thick flannel shirt/sweater/hoodie it fit nicely snug but I expect it to get better as I break the jacket in. The sleeve length is a tiny bit long for a casual look but perfect if you want to wear it for riding (I wear a 16-32/33 dress shirt).
Took one star off because of some minor faults in finishing like where the stitches end or rejoin.
Note: the football and back flaps (idk what to call them) is a huge help with mobility, I was skeptical about them because I thought they would make the jacket look too bulky, I was proven wrong.
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PERFECTO AS ALWAYS
Hey Ya'll, this is my 5th Perfecto that I have purchased from Schott, besides many other products that I have bought over the years. The reason why so many, I have 3 sons, and they wanted to have one two, so the one I was wearing was taken from me. That is ok, because it makes me feel great to see that something that i loved over the years continues with my sons. Another fun fact, my dad did the same to me, a jacket he was wearing in his twens when riding his bike, he was handing to me when I started. Cheers, Albert
CLASSIC AMERICAN STYLE I LOVE THIS JACKET!
This is a great leather Jacket and I really like it. It’s my second one from Schott NYC. The other one is brown and I wear it often. I needed a new black one after I gave my old one to a friend because my ex wife was bothering me about having too much stuff. Keep you coat once you buy it because no one should be telling you what to do.
Since 1913, we have stood behind the quality of our products. That's why for our customers, if you are not happy with your item, you can send it back to us, with no questions asked. Our return and exchange policy is valid for 30 days from when the item was shipped, and make sure the original tags are attached, and it has not been worn.
For US customers:
• Need to exchange an item? No problem. The shipping label for the first exchange is FREE
• Need to return an item? The shipping label is a flat rate label of $9.95
For more information on returns including for international customers please visit www.schottnyc.com/returns
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