{"title":"Lewis Leathers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cdt-wrap\" style=\"max-width:980px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a6a53;margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:500\"\u003eTHE FASHIONISTA BIBLE · JAPONISTA UNIVERSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:2px;width:120px;background:#d7b56d;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"\u003eLewis Leathers: The London Rider Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis Leathers was founded in London in 1892 and became the English name in motorcycle clothing. Its jackets, among them the Lightning, the Cyclone and the Dominator, were worn by riders, then by the café-racer and rock-and-roll generations, and now sit at the centre of any serious rider-jacket collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese collectors have followed the label closely for years, and the house has worked with Comme des Garçons on jackets that carry both names. Horsehide and cowhide age differently, so wear, creasing, lining and zip condition are described individually on each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing follows a British cut that runs closer than many American jackets, so measure shoulder, chest and sleeve against a jacket you already own rather than relying on the label size alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f1e7;border-left:6px solid #d7b56d;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eThe Hunting Salon™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIf you are looking for a particular Lewis Leathers model, collaboration or size, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eHunting Salon™\u003c\/a\u003e can assist discreetly with search, verification and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/designer-leather-jackets-riders-guide\"\u003eThe Rider Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e for how Lewis Leathers, Saint Laurent, Celine, Dior Homme and Loewe each reinterpret the form, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/designer-leather-jackets\"\u003eDesigner Leather Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e. Continue with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fashionista-bible\"\u003eFashionista Bible\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/directory-japanese-fashion-designers\"\u003edirectory of Japanese fashion designers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collector-guides\"\u003ecollector guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was Lewis Leathers founded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn London, in 1892.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is condition described?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece carries a Japanese condition rank from N to C, explained in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese Condition Ranks Explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship worldwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Duties vary by destination; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/import-duties-luxury-goods-from-japan\"\u003eImport Duties on Luxury Goods from Japan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"index-terms\" style=\"font-size:.85em;opacity:.8;margin-top:2em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e lewis leathers · lewis leathers lightning · lewis leathers cyclone · lewis leathers dominator · british rider jacket · cafe racer jacket · comme des garcons lewis leathers · horsehide rider jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-391t-lightning-yellow-horsehide-double-riders-jacket-aviakit-size-40","title":"Lewis Leathers 391T Lightning Double Riders Jacket, Yellow Horsehide, Aviakit, Made in England, Size 40","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Lightning is the archetype of the British double riders jacket, and here Lewis Leathers presents it in the trim 391T cut and a rare, unapologetic yellow horsehide. Shop-kept and unworn, with Aviakit labeling and its paperwork, it shows a single flaw: a faint dark storage transfer across the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Lewis Leathers 391T Lightning double riders jacket in vivid yellow horsehide, the iconic British motorcycle silhouette turned into an exceptionally rare chromatic statement. Made in England under the Aviakit label and accompanied by paperwork and guarantee materials, it unites canonical Lewis pattern-making with an unusually theatrical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the color lies one of the most important motorcycle jacket patterns in postwar style, sharpened by the 391T tight-fit cut. The “T” denotes tight fit: the jacket trims excess and becomes a more articulated, severe and urban silhouette without losing its bloodline. The asymmetrical main zip cuts the torso diagonally, echoed by the slanted chest pocket arrangement; waist adjusters draw in the body, sleeve zips taper the cuffs and a compact collar completes a grammar of compression and control. Yellow reveals that structure in a way black conceals, so every seam, curve and panel transition reads clearly, and the broad back panel becomes almost painterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorsehide has long carried particular prestige in serious leather outerwear for its density and taut surface, well suited to a pattern this energetic. The leather presents smooth and substantial, holding the Lightning form with spring-loaded readiness, and in yellow every nuance of light and shadow stays visible, so it will age with theatrical honesty. The interior label, Aviakit \/ Made in England \/ Real Hide, and the included paperwork reinforce its lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names sit at such a powerful intersection of motorcycling history, British subculture and punk iconography as Lewis Leathers, and the Lightning is almost scriptural within the category, worn and referenced by rockers, punks and high fashion alike. In a saturated special color it becomes more specific and more collectible, appealing to Lewis specialists, collectors of unusual colorways, archive-fashion buyers and those building a display of leather, where it would glow like a flare among darker jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Leathers \/ Aviakit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 391T Lightning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine\/Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight-fit Lightning double riders jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horsehide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 (tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder approx. 45 cm · Chest approx. 52 cm · Length approx. 68 cm · Sleeve approx. 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperwork, guarantee-related cards, tags and shop-related material, as shown in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviakit \/ Made in England \/ Real Hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused shop-kept item, effectively unworn and structurally excellent, with light try-on and handling wrinkles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin black color transfer across the back panel from storage, a visible but apparently thin haze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front remains highly compelling; labels and paperwork enhance the presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: excellent near-unused collector condition with light handling wrinkles and a disclosed storage-related dark transfer to the back panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAviakit \/ Made in England \/ Real Hide label with accompanying paperwork and guarantee-related cards; maker, model 391T Lightning, size 40, horsehide and English manufacture are recorded with high confidence. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schott-n-y-c-x-von-franco-613us-one-star-double-riders\"\u003eSchott × Von Franco 613US One Star riders jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vintage-1982-johnsons-la-rocka-sky-bandit-leather-flying-jacket-king-s-road-london-rare\"\u003eJohnsons La Rocka “Sky Bandit” leather flying jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-rocka-jive-pilot-black-leather-flight-jacket-rising-sun\"\u003eLA ROCKA Jive Pilot leather flight jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: lewis leathers 391t · lewis leathers lightning yellow · yellow horsehide riders jacket · lewis leathers aviakit size 40 · 391t lightning tight fit · british double riders jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52267490115877,"sku":null,"price":3475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/LewisLeathers391TLightningYellowHorsehideDoubleRidersJacketAviakitSize40_1.jpg?v=1777077874"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-lightning-black-horsehide-cycle-jacket-aviakit-label-size-32","title":"Lewis Leathers Lightning Black Horsehide Cycle Jacket, Aviakit Label, Size 32","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA black Lightning cycle jacket from Lewis Leathers, with the winged Aviakit label inside and the gold lapel patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lightning has been the house’s best-known cut since the 1950s, with a cross-over zip, a yoked back, buckled waist straps and zipped sleeves. This example keeps the gold-on-black winged patch on the lapel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aviakit label inside marks it as English-made, size 32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetric zip cycle jacket with belted waist and zipped cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 62.5 cm, shoulder 40 cm, chest width 44 cm, sleeve 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviakit, Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded B in Japan: marks and scuffing at the cuffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see all photographs for the details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB (visible signs of use)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven labels, size and care labels, style references, zips, hardware and stitching are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Hang it on a broad hanger in a breathable garment bag and leave any cleaning to a specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lewis-leathers\"\u003eLewis Leathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eArchive Requests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a similar piece, a different size or a particular reference? Our Hunting Salon™ locates it across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Lewis Leathers Lightning · Lewis Leathers Aviakit jacket · Lewis Leathers horsehide jacket · Lewis Leathers size 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54055572144421,"sku":"JP-DP-k1236153436","price":2315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/i-img1200x1200-178335115894848dmuvd265.jpg?v=1791941953"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-aviakit-cyclone-no-441-double-rider-jacket-black-sleeve-patch-made-in-engla-12516","title":"Lewis Leathers Aviakit Cyclone No. 441 Double Rider Jacket, Black, Sleeve Patch, Made in England, Size 34","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Cyclone No. 441 in black, the Lewis Leathers rider worn by Chrissie Hynde and Mick Jones, here with its gold-winged badge and a punk hand-gesture patch on the left sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclone first appeared in the Lewis Leathers shop in 1973, a revamp of the 1960s lancer-fronted jackets with the one-piece back panel of the Bronx. It is cut to hug the body and became a fixture of the London punk and rock scene, worn by Chrissie Hynde and Mick Jones among many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cyclone is in black leather with a concealed wrap-over front, snap-back collar and lapels, a heavy Clix main zip, a slanted zipped chest pocket, two zipped hand pockets, a zipped change pocket on the sleeve, zipped cuffs with leather pulls and a fully adjustable waistband. It carries the Aviakit and Lewis Leathers labels, the gold wings badge on the chest and a circular embroidered punk patch, a raised-finger gesture, stitched to the left upper sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 34 is a close, compact fit, short in the body and slim in the sleeve, as the Cyclone is meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows some general wear, but nothing that affects its use. A Cyclone with real attitude, ready to keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Leathers (Aviakit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclone No. 441 (model introduced 1973)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclone No. 441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell genuine leather; lining and sleeve lining 100% nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 41 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 48 cm · Sleeve 58 cm · Length 59 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacket only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned, grade AB: some general signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather supple with natural creasing and shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered sleeve patch and chest badge attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and waistband adjusters functional; labels intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eAB\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Wipe clean and condition sparingly with a neutral leather cream; let it dry naturally in a cool, airy place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lewis-leathers\"\u003eLewis Leathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003ePunk-era London classics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for a Lightning, a navy Cyclone or another size? Ask the Hunting Salon and we will search Japan for you. Our Hunting Salon™ locates a specific reference across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: lewis leathers cyclone 441 · lewis leathers cyclone black · lewis leathers size 34 · aviakit cyclone · lewis leathers double rider · lewis leathers punk jacket · lewis leathers 441 · cyclone leather jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54060458672421,"sku":"JP-DP-l1231212516","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/japonista-lewis-leathers-aviakit-cyclone-no-441-double-rider-12516-01.jpg?v=1791970523"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-aviakit-cyclone-no-441-double-rider-jacket-navy-made-in-england-size-34-96431","title":"Lewis Leathers Aviakit Cyclone No. 441 Double Rider Jacket, Navy, Made in England, Size 34","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA Cyclone No. 441 in navy, the less common colour of the Lewis Leathers classic, softened to a deep inky blue with silver hardware and the gold-winged chest badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst seen in 1973, the Cyclone remade the 1960s lancer-fronted rider with a concealed wrap-over front and a one-piece back. Black is the standard, but navy has long been the connoisseur’s choice: Slash famously wore a vintage navy Cyclone, and the colour shows the grain and patina of the leather in a way black does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket has every Cyclone detail: snap-back collar and lapels, a heavy Clix main zip, a slanted zipped chest pocket, two zipped hand pockets, a sleeve change pocket, zipped cuffs and an adjustable waistband. It carries the Aviakit Made in England and Lewis Leathers labels and the gold wings badge at the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 34 is a compact, close fit, short through the body. Navy pairs easily with grey, indigo and white, making it a more versatile jacket than its black twin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows some signs of use without notable damage, grade B. A navy Cyclone in a wearable size is a genuinely good find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Leathers (Aviakit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclone No. 441 (model introduced 1973)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclone No. 441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell genuine hide; lining and sleeve lining 100% nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 42 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 46 cm · Sleeve 62 cm · Length 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacket only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned, grade B: some signs of use, no notable damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather supple with natural creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and hardware functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabels and chest badge intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Wipe clean and condition sparingly with a neutral cream suitable for coloured leather; keep away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lewis-leathers\"\u003eLewis Leathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eRare colours on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a Lewis Leathers jacket in turquoise, red or horsehide? Ask the Hunting Salon and we will search Japan for you. Our Hunting Salon™ locates a specific reference across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: lewis leathers cyclone navy · lewis leathers navy jacket · lewis leathers cyclone 441 · lewis leathers size 34 · aviakit cyclone navy · navy leather biker jacket · lewis leathers double rider navy · lewis leathers blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54060458705189,"sku":"JP-DP-l1227396431","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/japonista-lewis-leathers-aviakit-cyclone-no-441-double-rider-96431-01.jpg?v=1791970524"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-x-comme-des-garcons-391t-lightning-patchwork-leather-rider-jacket-ad2023-bl-59386","title":"Lewis Leathers x Comme des Garçons 391T Lightning Patchwork Leather Rider Jacket, AD2023, Black, Size 42","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Lightning 391T rider made by Lewis Leathers in London for Comme des Garçons in 2023, pieced from cowhide and horsehide panels and lined in Comme des Garçons red quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis Leathers has cut motorcycle jackets in London since 1892, and the Lightning, first made in the 1950s, is the house's defining shape: short, close in the body, with an asymmetric front zip and belted waist. Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons has returned to the Lightning repeatedly, commissioning small runs that are made in England by Lewis Leathers and finished with Comme des Garçons details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, product code KZ-J016 and dated AD2023, is the 391T Lightning in black, built as a patchwork: the body is cowhide, while the front panels are cut separately in horsehide, giving a subtle change of grain and sheen across the chest. It has the full Lightning hardware, with angled zip pockets, zipped cuffs, snap-down lapels, epaulettes and buckled waist adjusters. Inside, the bright red quilted lining carries the navy COMME des GARÇONS label above the Aviakit trade mark, Made in England, with the original Lewis Leathers tag dated 8-6-23 still attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagged 42, it measures 46 cm across the shoulders and 55 cm pit to pit, and wears true to a slim men's medium. The lining is padded, so it is a proper cold-weather jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is supple and already softening into the body, the way a good Lightning should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Leathers for Comme des Garçons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e 391T Lightning, KZ-J016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowhide; front panels horsehide; lining polyester 65% cotton 35%; sleeve lining rayon; padding polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, red lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 46 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 55 cm · Sleeve 64.5 cm · Length 66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacket with Lewis Leathers order tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded A overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight soiling at the inside of the collar and near the hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crease mark on the left front panel, shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips, snaps and buckles all in working order; lining clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Condition the leather sparingly once a season and store it on a shaped hanger, away from heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lewis-leathers\"\u003eLewis Leathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom the London workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want another Lewis Leathers or Comme des Garçons rider in a specific size, our Hunting Salon can search Japan for it. Our Hunting Salon™ locates a specific reference across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Lewis Leathers Comme des Garcons · Comme des Garcons Lewis Leathers Lightning · Lewis Leathers 391T · Lewis Leathers Lightning 42 · CDG Lewis Leathers jacket · Comme des Garcons leather jacket · Lewis Leathers patchwork jacket · Lightning 391 horsehide · Lewis Leathers AD2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54068255523109,"sku":"JP-DP-u1228759386","price":3790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/japonista-lewis-leathers-x-comme-des-garcons-391t-lightning-59386-01.jpg?v=1791999032"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-cyclone-no-441-leather-rider-jacket-black-cowhide-red-quilted-lining-size-3-41403","title":"Lewis Leathers Cyclone No. 441 Leather Rider Jacket, Black Cowhide, Red Quilted Lining, Size 38","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Cyclone, Lewis Leathers' definitive asymmetric rider, in black cowhide with the classic red quilted lining and Aviakit labels, size 38 and in very clean condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis Leathers of London has made motorcycle jackets since 1892, and the Cyclone, style No. 441, is the house's purest statement of the British rider: the jacket of the café racers and later of punk, worn by everyone from the Ramones to Japan's Harajuku rock scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is cut in black cowhide with an asymmetric front zip, snap-down lapels, a slanted chest pocket, two zip hand pockets, zip cuffs and a self belt at the hem. The embroidered Lewis Leathers wing badge sits on the chest, and the back is plain with buckled side adjusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the signature red quilted lining with Aviakit labels, made in England, and tagged size 38. The cowhide is supple and has settled into a soft sheen without losing its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyclone fits close and short, as a riding jacket should. It sits on the hip, wears beautifully over a T-shirt or knit, and only improves as it moulds to its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Leathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclone No. 441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowhide; quilted cotton lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, red lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder 42 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 50 cm · Sleeve 63 cm · Length 66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacket only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery clean overall with no notable scuffs or stains seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather supple with a soft natural sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZips and snaps working correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed quilted lining clean and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Condition the cowhide sparingly once or twice a year and hang on a broad shoulder hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lewis-leathers\"\u003eLewis Leathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom the London workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a Lightning, Corsair or a horsehide edition instead? Ask the Hunting Salon and we will search Japan for your size. Our Hunting Salon™ locates a specific reference across Japan’s private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: lewis leathers cyclone · lewis leathers 441 · lewis leathers cyclone size 38 · lewis leathers rider jacket · aviakit leather jacket · british motorcycle leather jacket · lewis leathers cowhide · cyclone leather jacket black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lewis Leathers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54068839317797,"sku":"JP-DP-g1233641403","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/japonista-lewis-leathers-cyclone-no-441-leather-rider-jacket-41403-01.jpg?v=1792005153"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/collections\/japonista-lewis-leathers-plate.png?v=1791939943","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/collections\/lewis-leathers.oembed","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}