Five Centuries of the Jacket

The word is French and more than five hundred years old, and fall is when it matters most. Josh Sirlin on the jacket, and the jackets of Black Bear Brand.

Jackets, design, CultureJosh SirlinOctober 14, 2026mens fall jackets, best fall jackets for men, leather jacket, harris tweed jacket, peacoat, jean jacket, varsity jacket, history of the jacket, black bear brand, josh sirlinComment

The Northern Dream Jacket Starts With the Hide

Before the lambskin, the quilting and the snaps, there is the hide. Josh Sirlin on Horween horsehide and where the Northern Dream jacket begins.

Craft & Materials, Heritage, Fabric Guide, Jackets, made in usa, Style, leatherJosh SirlinOctober 9, 2026northern dream jacket, horween horsehide, horsehide jacket, shearling jacket, long curl lambskin, leather jacket, vegetable tanned leather, made in usa, black bear brand, josh sirlinComment

My Special Run of the Leather Jackets

A one time run of the leather jackets, Josh Sirlin’s own favorites, already made and going up Friday at nine. These are preorder only, and the windows open three or four times a year.

Jackets, leather, design, made in usaJosh SirlinSeptember 3, 2026horween horsehide, leather jacket, rough out leather, horsehide jacket, made in usa, limited release, black bear brandComment

The Style of the Ride: Japanese Motorcycle Fashion

How Japan turned motorcycle riding into a style language — vintage Americana, leather, waxed cotton, and indigo — and why it mirrors Black Bear Brand's rugged-refined soul.