{"product_id":"cafe-racer-black-crested-jacket","title":"Cafe Racer Black Crested Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cafe Racer Black Crested Jacket is a men's slim-cut leather jacket built from full-grain cowhide with an embroidered crest constructed into the back panel. It features a snap-tab collar, minimal front zip closure, and a tailored silhouette narrower than a standard biker jacket. Made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Detail, Not a Dozen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafe racer jackets exist because someone got tired of biker jackets loaded with buckles, extra zips, and belted waists. The whole point is restraint. Clean lines, a narrow collar, a front zip, and nothing else fighting for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the crest do more work here than it does on a biker cut. There's no quilting or hardware competing with it. It's the one thing on the jacket, so it sits in the back panel the way a good tailor places a single detail: deliberately, not decoratively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers build this exact silhouette well. They just don't put anything on it. Every cafe racer in their lineup is plain black, plain brown, or a rub-off two-tone. None of them carry a crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers build this exact silhouette well. They just don't put anything on it. Every cafe racer in their lineup is plain black, plain brown, or a rub-off two-tone. None of them carry a crest. Browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherjacketmens.com\/collections\/mens-crested-leather-jackets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecrested leather jacket collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see how the detail carries across different cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Actually On This Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-grain cowhide, 1.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuilted polyester, removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass, YKK zippers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbroidered, integrated into back panel construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront zip, snap-tab collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 outer zip, 1 inner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColorway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket ships 10 to 15 business days after you order, built to your size once the order is confirmed. The narrower cafe racer pattern means less margin for error in the cut, so it isn't held as pre-made stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Jacket Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the jacket for the guy who wants leather in his rotation without looking like he just walked off a bike. The slimmer cut sits well under a blazer or over a button-down. It works with tailored trousers on a Friday and raw denim on a Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've already got a biker jacket and want something that reads more put-together, this is the piece. If you want the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherjacketmens.com\/collections\/mens-biker-leather-jackets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebiker jacket\u003c\/a\u003e look instead, that's a different silhouette entirely, heavier hardware, belted waist, more presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Wears In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-grain cowhide starts stiffer than the lambskin most cafe racers are built from. Expect some resistance in the first few wears, particularly across the shoulders and at the collar fold. That eases up. By month three or four, it moves with you instead of holding its shape against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower cut means creasing shows up faster at the elbows than it would on a looser biker jacket. That's not a flaw. That's the leather doing what tailored leather does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing and Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCafe racer cut runs slimmer through the chest and arms than a standard biker jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're between two sizes, size up rather than down. A tight cafe racer restricts arm movement more than a tight biker jacket does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for minimal layering. A t-shirt or thin button-down underneath, not a hoodie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the size chart against your chest and shoulder measurements before ordering. If you want to see the rest of the cut, our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leatherjacketmens.com\/collections\/mens-cafe-racer-leather-jackets\"\u003ecafe racer leather jackets\u003c\/a\u003e lineup has other colorways and finishes in the same silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCafe Racer Black Crested vs. Other Cafe Racer Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCafe Racer Black Crested\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Mid-Market Jacket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrest detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated into back panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot offered on any SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-grain cowhide, 1.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% lambskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiffer initially, more durable long-term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSofter immediately, less structure over years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to order per unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStocked, standard run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$189 to $399 (frequent sale pricing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being straight about this one: lambskin drapes softer right out of the box. If day-one softness matters more to you than long-term structure, that's a legitimate reason to look at Decrum instead. Cowhide asks for a break-in period. It pays it back in years of wear lambskin won't hold up to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down with a damp cloth after exposure to rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition every 4 to 6 months, more often with regular wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a broad-shouldered hanger, never folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from direct heat sources, radiators and car dashboards dry leather out fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Leather Jacket Mens","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":43748862623807,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":43748862656575,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":43748862689343,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":43748862722111,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":43748862754879,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":43748862787647,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":43748862820415,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":43748862853183,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/0903\/7887\/files\/Minimalist-black-cafe-racer-jacket-in-full-grain-cowhide-front-view.webp?v=1786737060","url":"https:\/\/leatherjacketmens.com\/products\/cafe-racer-black-crested-jacket","provider":"Leather Jacket Mens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}