The definitive reference on American vintage leather jackets — from the earliest functional "gear" of the 1930s through the fashion-forward silhouettes of the 1970s, documented in chronological order.

Published by Heritage / Lightning Magazine (Japan), this revised edition gathers over 300 rare and collectible leather jackets — sports jackets, motorcycle jackets, car coats, and British leather jackets — sourced from leading vintage stores and private collectors across Japan. Organized by era rather than brand, allowing the reader to follow the evolution of leather jacket design across four decades.

Used by dealers, stylists, and serious collectors across Japan for decades.

Nearly impossible to source in Europe — we carry it made to order, shipped directly from Tokyo.

How it works: This is a made-to-order item. Orders are grouped into batches and shipped from Japan once the minimum is reached. Your payment is taken at checkout and your copy ships with the next confirmed batch.

Current batch: orders placed before June 28th ship in early August.

• Format: softcover, 244 pages, 28.5 × 21 cm
• Language: Japanese (highly visual — photography-led)
• Publisher: World Photo Press / Heritage
• Origin: Japan