We developed this vintage brown leather field jacket around a classic safari-inspired silhouette, using genuine top-grain cowhide or sheepskin leather with a distressed antique finish. The mid-length cut, button-front construction and multiple flap pockets give the jacket a practical field-jacket character while keeping it suitable for casual and semi-formal collections. For your own brand, the style can be developed around your preferred leather, colour, sizing and private-label requirements.
Distressed Leather with a Classic Field-Jacket Character
This jacket is built for brands looking for something different from the standard short leather biker silhouette. Its hip-length, relaxed tailored cut gives the product a more traditional outerwear profile that can work across casual and semi-formal collections.
The main material is genuine top-grain cowhide or sheepskin leather. The hand-waxed distressed, rub-off antique brown finish gives the surface its characteristic vintage appearance, with variations in the leather finish helping create a naturally rugged look.
If you are deciding which leather is appropriate for a particular collection, our guide to best leather types for premium jacket brands can help you compare the options before finalising your specifications.
Shirt-Style Collar and Button-Down Front
The jacket uses a wide notched lapel with a shirt-style fold-down collar. This keeps the neckline familiar and versatile, making the jacket suitable for a range of everyday outerwear collections.
Instead of a front zipper, the jacket uses a vertical button-down closure with heavy-duty metallic buttons. This choice complements the vintage field-jacket design and works naturally with the distressed leather finish.
If you are developing your own version, the front closure, collar construction and overall styling can be discussed around your design requirements rather than simply reproducing the sample.
Practical Pocket Layout
The pocket configuration is an important part of this jacket’s field-inspired appearance.
On the left chest, there is a single flap pocket secured with a metallic button. At the lower front, two wide patch flap pockets provide additional storage and continue the practical safari-jacket aesthetic.
For a brand developing a new outerwear range, these details can also be adapted according to the intended use of the jacket and the design specifications you provide.
Structured Sleeves and Reinforced Panel Construction
The jacket has full-length structured sleeves with clean cuff stitching and metallic button closure tabs. These details keep the sleeve finish neat while maintaining the traditional character of the garment.
Across the front torso and back, heavy dual-needle reinforced stitching creates defined construction panels. This gives the jacket a more substantial visual structure and supports the overall construction of the garment.
Inside, a soft, smooth polyester/satin lining provides a comfortable finished interior while complementing the leather outer shell.
If you are comparing a custom-developed jacket with an off-the-shelf style, our guide to custom versus ready-made leather jackets explains some of the practical differences for brands.
OEM & Private Label Manufacturing
If you are sourcing a vintage leather field jacket for your own brand, you can use this design as a starting point rather than treating it as a fixed catalogue product.
We can discuss your preferred leather, colour, finish and construction based on your target collection. You can also send us your own reference image, tech pack or design specifications if you already have a particular field-jacket concept in mind.
Depending on your requirements, the OEM development discussion can include:
- Genuine cowhide or sheepskin leather
- Vintage distressed or other leather finishes
- Colour requirements
- Collar construction
- Button-front closure
- Chest and lower pocket configuration
- Sleeve and cuff details
- Sizing and fit
- Stitching and panel details
- Your brand logo and private-label branding
- Labels and hang tags
- Packaging requirements
For buyers planning a larger leather collection, understanding the factors behind production pricing is also useful. You can review our leather jacket manufacturing cost breakdown when planning your product specifications and target pricing.
If you already have a finished design, we can work from your supplied specifications. If you are still developing the product, you can discuss the requirements with us before moving towards sampling and bulk production.
Have a similar vintage leather jacket in mind for your brand? Share your reference, required quantity and specifications with us, and we can discuss how to develop it for your collection.
Related Products
If you are building a wider leather outerwear collection, these SJS styles may also be relevant:
- Men’s Leather Jacket
- European Rider Luxe Biker Jacket
- Classic Leather Biker Jacket
- Black Leather Biker Jacket
- Leather Jackets Collection
FAQs
1. What type of leather is used for this vintage brown field jacket?
The specified material is genuine top-grain cowhide or sheepskin leather. The final leather option can be discussed according to your product requirements.
2. How is the vintage brown finish created?
The specified finish is a hand-waxed distressed, rub-off vintage antique brown finish. It gives the leather a rugged, aged appearance rather than a uniform flat surface.
3. Is this jacket suitable for casual and semi-formal collections?
The relaxed tailored fit and classic mid-length silhouette make it suitable for both casual and semi-formal outerwear collections, depending on how you position the product within your range.
4. Does the jacket have a zipper or button closure?
This design uses a vertical button-down front with heavy-duty metallic buttons rather than a front zipper.
5. How many pockets does the jacket have?
It has one left chest flap pocket and two wide lower patch flap pockets. The pockets use button closures.
6. Can I change the pocket configuration for my brand?
Yes. If your brand requires a different pocket layout or storage configuration, you can provide your specifications or reference design for OEM development discussion.
7. Can the distressed leather finish be changed?
The sample uses a distressed rub-off antique brown finish. Other leather finish requirements can be discussed if you want to develop a different visual direction for your collection.
8. Can I use my own logo and branding?
Yes. You can provide your own branding requirements for a private-label version, including your brand identity and relevant label or branding specifications.
9. Can I provide my own tech pack or reference jacket?
Yes. If you already have a tech pack, reference image or sample, you can share it with us so the construction and production requirements can be discussed around your design.
10 . Can SJS develop samples before bulk production?
Yes. Sampling can be discussed before bulk manufacturing. If you are developing a new leather product, you can review our sampling service and share your requirements with us.
