the Leathertogs 1933 pre-war jacket... with Black Bear Brand
Dust. Speed. Bad decisions and good stories.
I dragged an old Leathertogs jacket out of the dark and stared at it too long. Long enough to start hearing things. Long enough to wonder what deserved saving and what deserved leaving behind.
So we built it again.
Wild horsehide. Custom-made with Horween. Heavy enough to feel permanent. Vintage Talon zippers reborn. Brass studs poured just for this thing. Every detail argued over. Every line questioned.
Some of the old jacket survived the journey.
Some of it didn't.
That's the job.
Creative Director, adventurer, and designer Josh Sirlin takes viewers deep into the Black Bear Brand Leathertogs jacket, sharing the story behind the resurrection of a rare 1930s American motorcycle jacket. Close-up cinematic footage reveals the rich custom Horween horsehide leather, vintage-inspired Talon zippers, custom-poured brass studs, and carefully considered construction details. Josh handles the jacket, pointing out elements preserved from the original 1933 design and explaining the choices made to adapt it for modern wear. The video moves between intimate details of the materials and Josh's firsthand insights into the history, craftsmanship, and relentless pursuit of authenticity behind bringing the Leathertogs back to life.