Lewis Leathers Lightning Black Horsehide Cycle Jacket, Aviakit Label, Size 32

A black Lightning cycle jacket from Lewis Leathers, with the winged Aviakit label inside and the gold lapel patch.

The Piece

The 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.

The Aviakit label inside marks it as English-made, size 32.

Details

• Style: Asymmetric zip cycle jacket with belted waist and zipped cuffs
• Model: Lightning
• Size: 32
• Measurements: Length 62.5 cm, shoulder 40 cm, chest width 44 cm, sleeve 63.5 cm
• Colour: Black
• Outer: Genuine hide
• Lining: 100% nylon
• Label: Aviakit, Made in England

Condition

• Graded B in Japan: marks and scuffing at the cuffs.
• Please see all photographs for the details.

Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Woven 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.

Delivery from Japan

Packed 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 published policy.