The Stallion jacket from Attractions Biltbuck label is an out an out 1930’s styled single sports jacket in a horsehide that has been chosen to really replicate the vintage crinkly styled horsehide jackets of the time. It’s a beauty!
The leather is a substantial but very pliable (not to stiff at all) vegetable tanned Italian horsehide that feels mid weight, solid but pliable and will not box you in until broken in, movement is easy from the get go. It is hand dyed, supposedly Black but more of a very rich dark brown. The leather grain is lovely and for us the perfect amount of grain to really represent vintage repro styled horsehide jackets of the 30’s onwards. The grain will exaggerate overtime and develop some great character, rolls in the sleeves and patina.
In terms of fit, it’s classic. Very well proportioned all over, not too boxy or tailored slim looking. Maybe slightly narrower in the shoulder than some for this style but that also gives it a slightly smarter silhouette. For reference Mr model is 5Ft 11″ on a good day, circa 83- 85 KG’s, long in the torso with a fairly wide chest/back and average shoulders and wears a size 40. He could comfortably have worn a medium weight shirt/ thicker layer underneath with ease (take a look at the sizing info) but for heavier layering he would need to go up a size if he would like to move his arms North.
When the creases have set in and this jacket shapes to you, it is going to look fantastic.
It is a fairly simple, clean finish jacket with slit hand warmer pockets, under arm vents, wool and nylon lining, wool inner pocket, cotton sleeve lining, original Biltbuck Beryllium thinner side-buckles and a Waldes hookless zipper (you get used to it quickly).
The finish, as is to be expected from Attracions. Very neat, solid, well aligned and made to last.
This is a lifetime jacket and when the creases have set in and it shapes to you, it is going to look fantastic and stay that way for a very long time. Enjoy!
Take a look at the sizing tabs for measurements and more advice on sizing.