Undercoverism SS2008 Lambskin Leather Rider Jacket A4209, Zip Front, Black, Size 4
Undercoverism SS2008 Lambskin Leather Rider Jacket A4209, Zip Front, Black, Size 4
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A black lambskin rider jacket from Undercoverism, Jun Takahashi's menswear line, attributed to Spring/Summer 2008 and built with a slim shirt collar, multiple zip pockets and a navy cupro lining.
The Piece
Undercoverism was the menswear line Jun Takahashi ran alongside Undercover through the 2000s, labelled 'For Rebels, Made by Undercover Laboratories'. It distilled the runway ideas into wearable men's pieces, and its leather jackets in particular are now some of the most sought-after items from the label. This one is attributed in Japan to Spring/Summer 2008, the 'Madness' period.
Model A4209 is cut from soft, supple lambskin with a natural grain that has softened beautifully. It has a neat shirt collar with snap tabs, a full-length silver zip, two zipped chest pockets, flapped mid pockets, two slanted zip hand pockets at the hem and a zipped sleeve pocket on the left arm. Snap cuffs and buckled side adjusters at the hem complete the rider styling, and the lining is a deep navy cupro.
Size 4 is the larger end of the Undercoverism range. Measured flat it gives a 44 cm shoulder, a 50.5 cm chest, a 70.5 cm length and long 72 cm sleeves, so it sits close but not tight and works well over a tee or a thin knit.
It is the kind of leather jacket that only improves with wear: worn with black denim and boots it is a timeless rider, and the details reward anyone who looks closely.
Details
- Designer: Undercoverism (Jun Takahashi)
- Season: Attributed to Spring/Summer 2008
- Model / ref: A4209
- Material: Shell lambskin; lining 100% cupro
- Colour: Black with navy lining
- Made in: China
- Tagged size: 4
- Measurements: Shoulder 44 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 50.5 cm · Sleeve 72 cm · Length 70.5 cm
- Included: Jacket only
Condition
- Good pre-owned condition with honest wear.
- Natural creasing and softening of the leather, especially at the collar and cuffs.
- Some fading to the lining at the neck (photographed).
- Zips, snaps and buckles all working.
Condition grade B on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The 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. Have it cleaned by a leather specialist only, condition lightly once a year, and hang on a broad hanger.
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Every figure above is taken by hand with the garment laid flat, in centimetres. Lay a shirt or jacket you already love beside them and allow a centimetre or two of margin, the quiet safeguard on a final sale. Our size guide to tops and jackets turns pit-to-pit figures into US, UK, EU and Japanese sizes, and for anything it leaves open the curator team replies within one Tokyo business day.
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