For Immediate Release - September 25, 2024 - San Francisco, California 

A huge trend we are seeing with our clients of all ages is acquiring vintage leather jackets, repurposing and restyling them.  This is a trend that has been going on for the last 2 years.  Every day we are getting 2-3 phone calls with requests for these services.  So what does this usually entail?  Any or all of the following items:

1) Slimming the arms

2) Reconditioning, which takes three different treatments

3) Refreshing or changing the lining

4) Adding buttons or new zippers

5) Re-stitching all broken seams

This allows for our clients to wear unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that are sometimes not able to be found anywhere else.  Vintage clothes are always a very popular item because they oftentimes have classic lines, and are made of durable material that will stand the test of time. Or, it may hold a special significance for a person, such as a family heirloom.

We have also done a lot with repurposing special items such as luxury Louis Vuitton bags.  There is a huge trend in repurposing items whether to have a one-of-a-kind item, or for upcycling.  In addition, one of the purposes of vintage is sustainable fashion.  

Many of our clients are buying very oversized jackets and coats, particularly the women.

Come to our store to have custom tailoring for your favorite pieces to make sure that they work perfectly for you.  Because what's old is new again...

Photos of vintage items we carry:

Women's Dark Brown Leather Jacket with Snakeskin Sleeves and Back. Retails for $3,000.

This jacket is embellished with snakeskin and cross stitch leather lacing, making it a truly unique piece. Runs small, slim fit with a cropped length. Original Hand Lace Style from our Vintage Hand Lace Recreation of North Beach Leather from the 1970's. 

Men's Vintage North Beach Leather Hobo American Jacket. Retails for $1,500.

A very special vintage jacket from legendary North Beach Leather designer Michael Hoban. Made from a heavy shrunken lambskin and leather inlay with the inner blue satin lining. A true piece of historic American leather designs. One in stock. Size XL.

Men's Vintage North Beach Leather USA Jacket - Retails for $2,000

A great original design from our archives. We have pictures of USA Olympian Mary Lou Retton and comedian Pauly Shore in this jacket. By Special Order Only and we can also custom make this jacket to your specifications.

Peach Vintage Bandeau Top - Retails for $1,500

Original North Beach Leather Vintage Bandeau Top with football type lacing that Supermodel Cindy Crawford modeled in the North Beach Leather Catalog in the late 80's. The color is peach with white lacing.  One size fits all.