The Horween Leather Story, and Why I Build With It

It is not a brand you slap on a product. It is a Chicago tannery quietly setting the world standard since 1905. Josh Sirlin on Horween, and the leather he builds with.

Craft, Fabric Guide, Jackets, leather, materialsJosh SirlinJuly 23, 2026horween leather, shell cordovan, chromexcel, horsehide jacket, american tannery, chicago leatherComment

Horween and Black Bear Brand: The Finest Leather in the World, Made in the USA

Horween has made the world's finest leather since 1905. Josh handpicks the hides himself. The story behind every Black Bear Brand jacket.

Jackets, leatherJosh SirlinJune 24, 2026Horween, Horween leather, Horween horsehide, Horween tannery, leather jacket, made in USA leather, horsehide jacket, Black Bear BrandComment

Black Bear Brand Leather Jackets: The Best Leather Jackets in the World

Horween horsehide, handcrafted in the USA — the leather jacket built to outlive you, and to become you.