Cordovan is seldom used for outer garments because there are not enough large pieces for the cuts. Hack processes horsefront leather for this jacket, an aniline dyed, fatted leather which rapidly develops a strong patina. The body lining is a fabric made of pure Shetland wool from Mallalieus of Delph, the sleeve lining made of rayon makes pulling on the jacket easier.

Behind Hack Lederware is Christoph Hack, founder and master leatherworker with his own studio in Cologne. For decades, he has been working with a wide variety of leathers, gaining a wealth of experience that flows into the design of his garments. For example, Hack uses exclusively open-pored leather from Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia to craft durable, functional clothing and understated accessories for us. The pieces, made from cowhide, horsehide, and deerskin, bear traces of the animals’ lives, such as insect bites or thorn tears. Their patina—which develops through movement and frequent wear—is expressly desired, as it demonstrates that the leather garment is allowed to age gracefully. It is precisely through this natural aging process that Hack’s jackets acquire their unique “character.” They are manufactured at Hack’s headquarters in Cologne and at a partner facility in Poland.

As the manufacturer has recently started using leather from a new tannery, the color of the jacket may differ from the one shown.