Black Hand Dyed Horsehide Double Rider Jacket (HR-56)

Black Hand Dyed Horsehide Double Rider Jacket (HR-56)

Regular price $1,950
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This is not your standard issue black double rider leather jacket. The hand overdyed leather is the star of the show, as it will fade and age from black to a lighter brown much faster than other black or tea-core leathers. This accelerated tea-core, combined with Y'2's precise and exacting construction has made for the most interesting double rider we've seen in a while, and we're excited to see how they age.

The HR-56 is based on vintage American double rider jackets from the early 20th century. It's cut in a stylized D-pocket configuration, with an acorn-shaped Blackberry 8700 pocket and a welted handwarmer pocket on the opposite hip - a 21st-century amount of storage. The back features a dropped western yoke and split paneling, as well as two brass buckles at the back sides of the hem that can be used to adjust the fit. 

The leather is a mid-weight Japanese horsehide that's been hand overdyed black and will fade to lighter tones of brown in high wear areas very quickly. The leather started out as an undyed vegetable tanned leather (one of our favorites), but was then overdyed black before the panels were cut and sewn into the jacket you're reading about. The dyes applied by hand are much more unstable than other ways of turning leather black, like drum dyeing, aniline finishing or paying an old man to yell at it.

The vegetable tanned horsehide leather is 1.4mm thick and fairly supple from the get-go. Following the tanning process, each hide is hand dyed black individually, with the dye being applied over multiple hand brushings. The finished product is inconsistent by design, having all sorts of variation between fully black and dark brown. Over time, the black dye will fade in areas of high movement or abrasion, revealing the brown base and lighter tea core underneath.

Due to the hand-painted nature of the hides, each jacket will be different, with some panels appearing lighter or darker than others. Some jackets will be almost entirely black, while others may be almost completely brown, and more will still be a mix of the two. Even brand new, no two of these jackets are quite alike, and over time they will age even more uniquely with how they are worn.

The fit is pretty standard, running true to size, with an average (not slim) fit through the chest. The horsehide is fairly supple even before break in, and two massive gussets hidden beneath the back panels give an incredible range of movement with ease. The hardware is all brass, with tonal black buttons at the chest pocket and cuffs. The body is lined with a soft 100% cotton brushed olive flannel, while the sleeves are lined in a smooth and cool 100% nylon fabric.

Fits true to size. Do not wash, dry or dry clean.

  • 1.4mm hand dyed vegetable tanned horsehide
  • Black tea core leather
  • 100% cotton body lining
  • 100% nylon sleeve lining
  • Button cuffs
  • Four donut shank buttons
  • Acorn shaped D-pocket
  • Brass Universal zip
  • Waldes ball chain zip
  • Buckle size adjusters at sides
  • Single internal chest pocket
  • Western back yoke
  • Double hidden gusset back 
  • Custom labels
  • Fits true to size
  • Made in Japan

We offer free USA shipping on orders over $300 and on select items as marked on the product page. All shipping is via UPS, USPS or DHL (international only). If you need us to use a different courier for shipping, please contact us before ordering.

Orders to Hawaii, Alaska, AE/APO addresses, and PO boxes will be shipped with USPS. All other US orders will ship UPS unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (excluding AK, HI, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via UPS Ground
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Ground
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via UPS
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (Alaska, Hawaii, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via USPS Priority Mail
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Priority Mail
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via USPS Priority Mail Express
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

CANADA SHIPPING

 Orders under $400:

  • $18 (USPS 1st Class 10 - 15 business days)
  • $35 (USPS Priority Mail 5 - 10 business days)
  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

Orders over $400:

  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (EXCLUDING CANADA)

  • $55 (DHL Express, 1 - 2 business days after pickup)

WHERE WE DON'T SHIP

  • Due to our dealer agreements, Wesco items cannot be shipped to Japan.
  • We do not ship to Russia or Ukraine.

We want you to be comfortable shopping with us online without being able to touch the product.

  • Before you purchase, please check the size charts we provide against your favorite garments.
  • Exchanges or returns for store credit will be accepted on full-price items within 14 days of delivery (as verified by courier)
  • Items sold on sale or discount are final sale, no returns or exchanges.
  • Items must be in original condition with all tags attached.
  • Items that have been washed, hemmed, altered, or excessively worn cannot be returned.
  • All return and exchange shipping costs are your responsibility
  • We will process all returns within 3 business days of receipt
  • Our team will acknowledge receipt and action take with your return
  • Full terms and conditions are here.
  • If you have questions at any time you can reach us at hello@standardandstrange.com or use our contact form, or phone us at 510-373-9696.

MAKING A RETURN / EXCHANGE

For customers in the USA, please go to our returns portal at for any returns excluding leather jackets and footwear. There is no need to contact us directly once you initiate a return via the portal.

If you need to return or exchange a leather jacket or footwear, please e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

For international returns, e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

Size Guide

All measurements are in inches.

Model Gen wears a size 40
Gen's sizing specs are:
6'1 and 180lbs
41" chest and 31" waist
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Fits true to size.

Size Front Length Shoulder Chest Sleeve Length
38 35.75" 17" 42" 24.75"
40 26.5" 17.75" 43.5" 25.25"
42 26.75" 18.5" 45" 25.5"
44 27" 19.25" 47.5" 25.75"

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