How it's made

Every jacket goes through the same obsessive process.

1

Character research & reference gathering

Before touching any material, we collect and study every available reference for the character's jacket. Lapel angle, zipper hardware type, stitching pattern, colorway — nothing is assumed. This is where accuracy is won or lost.

Photo: reference board / mood board in progress2

Pattern drafting to your measurements

We draft a pattern from scratch using your provided measurements. No generic blocks. No stretching a medium to a large. The pattern is built around your body so the finished jacket drapes correctly.

3

Leather selection & cutting

We select the appropriate leather grade and weight for the specific jacket — a biker jacket needs different leather than a bomber. Hides are inspected for consistent grain, then cut by hand using the drafted pattern.

Photo: leather cutting table / hides being selected4

Construction & detailing

Panels are assembled, seams are pressed, hardware is fitted. Decorative stitching, appliqués, and character-specific details are added at this stage. This is the longest phase — and the one where shortcuts would be most visible. We don't take them.

5

Quality review & packaging

Every finished jacket is reviewed against the original references one final time before packaging. We check seam integrity, hardware function, and visual accuracy. Only then does it go into our branded bag and ship to you.