Winter Warmth from Shangri-La

Dec 14

SHANGRI-LA HERITAGE

Early on, we were the only brand carrying leathers from Shangri-La in America. Since then, they've been very good at growing their brand slowly in America and we're now one of a very few with a selection in their leather goods. These guys trust us to represent the brand in America and we appreciate them thoroughly for that.

Aviatore B-3 Seal Shearling Jacket

This B-3 was an instant "yes" when we saw it on the line sheets. Compared to ones we've seen and touched in the past, this one blows them out of the water. The shearling sheepskin is absolutely luxurious and feels like a blanket on the body. This will be your warmest and most stylish jacket. Most of the time B-3's are built to spec, meaning they are usually huge on everyone. It's nice to see one that is more tailored. There is also something that always gets us about leather jackets Made in Italy. It just feels right.

Inspired by early 40s type B-3 Flight jackets from the Second World War and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Aviatore” B-3 Shearling Jacket represents an authentic garment made of Italian Shearling Sheepskin reinforced with leather trimmings in vegetable-tanned Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy). The Shearling Sheepskin is the perfect natural insulator for cold weather. The soft sheep wool encases your body, ensuring maximum body warmth retention and at the same time wicking away excess moisture when the body generates it.

These are typically built-to-order, so we may be one of the only options for getting this jacket right now! Every Jacket comes in a high-quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with Havana rope and with screen printed logo.

Weight: mid-weight (lots of reviews have people referring to it as light because most b-3's are like wearing a backpack for your whole body)
Sheepskin: Real Merino Shearling from Tuscany (Italy)
Leather trimmings: vegetable tanned, drum dyed, full-grain Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy)
Seam overlays for extra protection
Single “Map” front Pocket in Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy)
Single zipper front Pocket
Zippers: antique brass with engraved markings
Tab-adjustable waist
Jacquard labels
Breathable, Windproof and Waterproof
Hand Made in Italy
Designed and tested in Bergamo, Northern Italian Alps

Shangri-La Aviatore B-3 - $1,628.40

Stelvio Melton Wool Dispatch Rider Coat

We simply can't pass up Melton wool. We've yet to love another wool quite like this. It's soft and sturdy, with a hardy composition that makes it warm as hell. Then, you add on all the Shangri-La details listed below and you have something special. They never disappoint. With Shangri-la, it's like they have a fly on the wall for every conversation that ends in "I love this jacket, but it would be so much better if they added 'x'." They always think of 'x.' They never leave out the details you didn't know you wanted. The leather collar extension is the most glaring on this incredible coat.

Inspired by late 10s Dispatch Rider coats from the First World War and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Stelvio” Dispatch Rider Coat represents an authentic garment made of heavy Italian Melton Wool 26 Oz in Forest Green color, with leather trimmings made with vegetable tanned Lambskin from Tuscany. A double-breasted front provided an additional layer of protection to the chest, with a storm flap designed to keep water away from the body. The most distinctive feature of the coat, however, remains the slanted chest “Map” pocket used by the dispatch riders to carry messages. The lining is made of “Espresso Coffee” color viscose, and the leather collar-tab closes the neck to keep you warm during winter and cold trips.

Fabric: Melton Wool 26 Oz from Tuscany (Italy) (WO 80%, PL 20%) in Forest Green color
Leather trimmings: vegetable tanned, drum dyed, top grain Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy)
Removable closing collar-tab in vegetable tanned Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy) with snap buttons
Lining: “Espresso Coffee” color 100% viscose
Padding (body): 100% cotton
Double-breasted front
Slanted chest “Map” Pocket
2 external “Cargo” tailoring Pockets
2 inside Pockets with antique brass snap buttons with engraved markings
Pockets lining in Brown color 100% cotton
Belt-adjustable waist
Horn Buttons
Jacquard labels
Waterproof
Hand Made in Italy
Designed and tested in Bergamo, Northern Italian Alps

Stelvio Dispatch Rider Coat - $1,076.40

Explorator Leather Jacket - $1,228.20

Explorator Leather Jacket

This jacket instantly brought out our inner nostalgia. This style jacket was all over our childhood in the late '80s and early '90s. It's clearly a much earlier inspiration than that, but all styles make a comeback. We're hedging our bet that this will give you that same nostalgia tingle that we don't often get from pieces of earlier time periods. Maybe it won't, regardless is one of the baddest jackets in our lineup and would instantly upgrade your wardrobe to a level hardly which hardly anyone could compete.

Inspired by late 40s British motorcycle jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Explorator” Black Leather Jacket represents an authentic garment made of vegetable tanned, drum dyed, top grain Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy). This variation is lined with a beautiful limited suede that is no longer included on the jacket. It is an Original ancient Map of Bergamo Territory from 17th century found in an old archive, and brought back to life on Silk.