Black Bear Brand ART Edition - Chain Stitched... Varsity Jacket
Black Bear Brand ART Edition - Chain Stitched... Varsity Jacket
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Holiday 2026 preorder is OPEN!
(this design is sold by exclusively sold by preorder)
History thick in the air. Samurai ghosts, ink-stained hands, the hum of old craftsmanship. I stand here, wrapped in ten years of Black Bear Brand—stitched into time, stitched into me.
The Varsity Jacket. Every patch, a moment. Hand-drawn. Chain-stitched. Madness. Over twenty hours of needle and thread. The Black Bear Brand USA & Japan ship—four hours alone. Precision. Obsession.
Steerhide sleeves, white as a storm’s underbelly. Navy melton wool, deep as twilight. A varsity jacket, evolved. Art. Craft. History. A decade of creation on my back.
A road to everywhere.
- josh
Art…
The chain stitching takes 4 days! Each patch crafted by artist HANDLER… one of the worlds best chain stitch artisans. The back patch takes 4 hours to chain stitch alone! HANDLER has been master the art of chain stitching for 25 years.
This special jacket is produced 100% in Japan; from the fabric, hardware… end to end!
Sleeves: are 1.6mm White Cowhide.
Body: is a plush and tough Melton (400g/m2) 90% wool / 10% Nylon.
Lining: Quilting made in Japan, 100% Polyester.
The production for this jacket will around 8 months.
A limited number will be available; each is made to order in our stock sizing!
Josh is wearing a XL in the photos (he’s approximately 200lbs / 5’11”)
EMAIL us your sizing questions… we’re happy to help.
Shipped UPS and insured. Your exact shipping is worked out at checkout.
An Interplay of Craftsmanship and ART!
this wild jacket is simply Fucking Lovely!
All International Orders.
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
