These ‚roadster‘ jackets are made of French and Italian hide, which is then processed in Italy to produce a thick 0.9 mm), yet soft and comfortable leather, chrome-tanned to give it a gentle matt shimmer. A deep-dye process is used, (not simply sprayed) and the leather is then polished to give it a black/ brown tone with a warm, vibrant glow. However, the traces of the horse’s life are not removed from this very durable and easy to care for fabric. Made for us by leather specialists Hack in Cologne.

Behind Hack Lederware is Christoph Hack, founder and master leatherworker with his own studio in Cologne. For decades, he has been working with a wide variety of leathers, gaining a wealth of experience that flows into the design of his garments. For example, Hack uses exclusively open-pored leather from Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia to craft durable, functional clothing and understated accessories for us. The pieces, made from cowhide, horsehide, and deerskin, bear traces of the animals’ lives, such as insect bites or thorn tears. Their patina—which develops through movement and frequent wear—is expressly desired, as it demonstrates that the leather garment is allowed to age gracefully. It is precisely through this natural aging process that Hack’s jackets acquire their unique “character.” They are manufactured at Hack’s headquarters in Cologne and at a partner facility in Poland.