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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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JUST THE BEGINNING
I feel like this review is premature. This jacket is so stiff right now, but I can feel that the leather is begging to be worn; it squeaks and creaks in a really satisfiying way. What I really want is a broken-in leather jacket that I have been wearing for 10 years, but I'm enjoying a stiff new jacket while it lasts.
I am 6'0", 175 lbs and I got a size 40. I am planning to wear it mostly in spring/fall, so I wanted to be able to wear it with a light sweater. I have plenty of room in the chest and the belly, right now the tightest thing is the sleeves, so the zippers at the cuffs are used every time.
The most surprising thing is how wind-proof it is. Maybe it's because this is my first leather jacket, but between the stiffness of the new steerhide and all the flaps and overlaps, putting this jacket on is less like doning a garmet and more like entering a very small building.
The comment in the Overview that "making this jakcet your own requires a profound committment" really resonated with me. Schott has done their part to make a really amazing jacket. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. I'm going to take care of it for a long time.
BEAUTIFUL JACKET
Everyone else has written about what great leather and masterful tailoring goes into these 618s. I'd totally agree but would like to talk about how helpful Schott is with making a purchase. I fed my dimensions and personal information into the sizing app on the Schott site. It said I should order a size 46. I started up a chat with Denice on the site and she provided me with the dimensions for the other sizes. I ended up ordering the 46, knowing how easy it is to exchange with Schott. Well, the 46 was perfect - fit like a glove, almost as if it had been personally tailored for me.. I ordered it on a Thursday and it arrived the next day. Thank you Schott. You guys are amazing!
SCHOTT 618 REVIEW
This is the ultimate leather jacket I’ve been saving up to get for a few years now. I suspected that this model in particular would have a snug fit so I decided to order a size 44 (my chest size was about a 41 and I wasn’t able to find anyone to measure my waist so I didn’t want to take a chance in buying a size that would be too tight and end up returning it to wait a few extra days). All that being said, the leather is superb, smells nice, and it is definitely a jacket I’m probably going to wear many years down the road. 👍🏾
AWESOME FIT FOR A SHORT GUY
I’m 5’5 and was worried about getting the sizing right, especially as shipping to Australia is expensive. Jerri at customer service emailed me the full specs and although my chest is closer to 38 I went for size 36 as I had a couple of jackets at home very close to the same specs. I am very happy with the fit! It’s snug as it should be but zips up no problems, and I like the underarm footballs as it does make movement easier. I haven’t quite broken it in yet, so the leather is still a bit stiff. The 618 and 613 are the shortest motorcycle jackets from Schott and this is the perfect length for someone short like me. The sleeves are great length too. One small wish would be that it had a button to fasten the belt buckle when wearing the jacket open, like the 118 has...
GREAT JACKET!
Heavyweight, thick leather Jacket, High Quality and exactly what I was looking for! Ordered both a brown and a black one. In the past I practically lived in my leather jackets. I wonder if I will do that again.
A WORK.OF ART
Wow! What an amazing garment, I could not be happier. This jacket is a work of art. After wearing black leather for many years, I decided to go with the brown leather. I absolutely love it. The brass hardware and the brown leather together make a perfect look. The leather is heavy but soft and has an amazing feel to it. Lots of pockets.
WOW JUST WOW
Amazing jacket , superb quality.
I'm from the UK, and I always dreamed of a Schott leather jacket, which is known as the forever jacket, as you're likely to have it till the end of your life and it definitely feels really good to have that dream come true.
There was no issues with shipping , the jacket arrived 2-3 days after ordering even though it's from America, and yes I had to pay import and duty tax to get the jacket to me but I tried not to think too much off it as I just wanted the jacket.
Finally, the jacket itself is very good. At first I thought that it was too small, however I quickly realised that the jacket was just really hard and stiff and that's because the leather quality is brilliant. I definitely recommend getting a size or 2 up as this jacket definitely needs time to break in to.
Apart from that , no issues at all and I hope to have this jacket for the rest of my life !
Greetings from England, UK
GREAT JACKET
I am 5’ 9”, 185 pounds with a 41” chest. Athletic build. Originally I ordered the 42 but found it to be too tight all over. I ordered the 42 because I already own a 641 in 42 and it fits great. Thanks to Schott’s excellent exchange program I returned the 42 and got a 44. The fit is great. These jackets seem to run a little small so you may want to take their advice and size up. These jackets will last forever if taken care of. I have a one star made in the late 60’s to early 70’s and is still in wearable condition.
VERY HAPPY WITH PRODUCT AND COMPANY
Quality of the jacket is outstanding. Had good experience with the salespeople who helped with sizing. Since I was a bit unsure, I ordered 2, kept the one that fit the best and returned the other. The refund process was easy and completed quickly. Only issue is that the straps on the should were uneven on both of the jackets -ie you could see the silver snap on one side, but on the other it was buried under the collar. Overall a really good experience and I've since made other purchases.
FITS LIKE A GLOVE
The fit is perfect, the leather is beautiful I couldn’t be happier with the product and the delivery time was far better than expected in these worrying times.
Thank you for a great experience in product and service.
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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