Orange piping. Black leather. A second chapter worth wearing.

This vintage Schott N.Y.C. Sportswear leather cafe racer jacket brings American motorcycle-inspired style into your everyday wardrobe. Black leather meets light orange/tan contrast piping across the front panels, shoulders, and back, while a mandarin collar with buckle closure and elasticized waist and cuffs create a compact, bomber-style silhouette. Visible wear is part of this jacket’s story, including a disclosed sleeve flaw, so please read the condition details before purchasing.

~ Product Details:

• Brand: Schott N.Y.C. Sportswear.

• Era: Listed as late 1960s to 1970s

• Origin: Made in the USA, as recorded in the item notes.

• Material: Genuine leather, described in the original notes as 100% leather, steerhide/cowhide. The precise hide type has not been independently verified.

• Color: Black with light orange/tan contrast leather piping.

• Design: Single-rider/cafe racer styling, buckle-fastening mandarin collar, zip front, elasticized waist and cuffs, and interior lining.

• Labeled size: Vintage 10. Estimated modern women’s XS–S, depending on proportions and layering; measurements take priority over the size estimate.

~ Who It’s For?

For vintage leather enthusiasts, Schott fans, and anyone drawn to retro motorcycle styling with a little more color than the usual black jacket. Its compact proportions suit shoppers seeking a fitted silhouette rather than an oversized layer. Choose it for fashion wear; no modern protective riding certification is documented for this garment.

~ Why You’ll Reach for It:

The contrast piping does the styling work for you. Wear it over a plain tee and the outfit already has a focal point, or use its defined waist to balance wider trousers. The appeal is an existing leather garment with character, distinctive detailing, and another chapter ahead, rather than a newly manufactured imitation of an old favorite.

~ Style Tips:

• Everyday retro: Pair with a white tee, high-rise straight-leg jeans, and ankle boots.

• 1970s-inspired: Try flared denim and a fine-knit turtleneck, letting the orange/tan piping stand out.

• After-dark contrast: Layer over a simple slip dress with boots and understated jewelry.

• Cool-weather layering: Start with a thin knit. Check the measurements carefully before planning thicker layers beneath the fitted cut.

~ Brand History & This Garment’s Story:

Irving and Jack Schott founded Schott Bros. on New York’s Lower East Side in 1913, initially making raincoats. The company later expanded into leather outerwear, and Irving introduced the Perfecto motorcycle jacket in 1928. That history places Schott firmly within American motorcycle-clothing culture, but it does not identify this jacket as a Perfecto model.

This piece is recorded as a USA-made Schott N.Y.C. Sportswear jacket from the late 1960s to 1970s. Its streamlined single-rider styling and contrast piping give it a different personality from the brand’s familiar asymmetrical biker jackets. Its exact model, factory, production year, tanning process, and previous ownership are not documented. Those details remain unknown rather than being filled in with an invented production story.

~ A More Circular Wardrobe:

Choosing this pre-owned jacket keeps an existing garment in use and can reduce demand for a newly manufactured alternative when it replaces a new purchase. It does not erase the impacts of the jacket’s original leather production. Its future footprint also depends on transport, cleaning, repairs, and how often it is worn.

Sustainability calculation: No item-specific carbon, water, energy, or waste savings can be calculated from the available information. A reliable comparison would need production and material data, garment weight, transport and care assumptions, and a defined new-jacket alternative. For a practical wardrobe measure, track cost per wear = purchase price ÷ number of wears. This measures use value, not environmental savings.

~ Condition & Flaw Disclosure:

Good pre-owned vintage condition, sold as-is. The original inspection notes describe supple leather, a fully intact interior lining, smooth-working zippers, and a functional collar buckle. Scratches and signs of previous wear are present.

Disclosed sleeve flaw: The notes identify a small puncture/tear in the top layer of the leather grain on one sleeve and state that it does not pass all the way through the leather. The notes refer to a close-up photograph of this area. No repair outcome is guaranteed; consult a leather specialist before attempting a repair. Please review the available photographs and request a close-up if the flaw is not clearly visible. some scorches due to almost 6 decades.

~ Measurement & Size Chart:

Fit guidance: The original notes suggest a fitted modern women’s Small, approximately US 4–6, or an XS with more layering room. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed size conversion. The 39-inch figure is the garment’s approximate circumference, not a recommended body measurement. Leather has limited give; compare all measurements with a similar jacket you own and allow room for movement and clothing underneath.

~ Care for Its Next Chapter:

Follow any surviving care label. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. For cleaning, conditioning, or the sleeve flaw, consult a leather-care specialist and test any recommended product on a discreet area first. Store in a cool, ventilated place away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight, supported on a broad hanger.