The Western Jacket, and the Chicago Tannery That Makes the Leather

Five generations of tanners on the Chicago River, and a jacket cut in Seattle. Josh Sirlin on horsehide, the rough-out finish, and a very limited run of the westerns.

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The Ghost White ‘Spirit Bear’ Western Horween Horsehide Jacket

Heavy Horween ghost-white horsehide that wears through to natural tan with every mile. A living work of art, made in the USA.

leather, JacketsJosh SirlinJune 27, 2026white leather jacket, ghost white horsehide, white horsehide jacket, Horween horsehide, western leather jacket, made in USA leather jacket, Black Bear BrandComment

The Aged Ivory Western Horween Horsehide Jacket by Black Bear Brand

Soft, light Horween ivory horsehide, hand-dyed and made in the USA — romance and ruggedness in one hide.

Jackets, leatherJosh SirlinJune 27, 2026ivory leather jacket, cream leather jacket, light leather jacket, Horween horsehide, western leather jacket, made in USA leather jacket, Black Bear BrandComment

The Black Western Horween Horsehide Jacket by Black Bear Brand

Heavy Horween black natural-back horsehide that ages into deep browns with every mile. Handcrafted in the USA.

JacketsJosh SirlinJune 27, 2026black leather jacket, black horsehide jacket, Horween horsehide, western leather jacket, made in USA leather jacket, men's black leather jacket, Black Bear BrandComment