MotivMFG is headed by Samuel Wei, founder of Radiance Blue and the pioneer of the heritage market in China; and Daniel Gu, a third-generation tailor and designer. Together, they combine old-world tailoring (from various antique European manuals) with workwear production techniques. Constant research into garment production techniques around the world informs their design, with the goal of recreating, as opposed to just reproducing.

Taking inspiration from vintage military jackets before and during the Second World War, Motiv's Wrapper Leather Wind Coat is an exceptionally tailored piece of leather outerwear. The lightweight raglan design drapes and layers easily, with an unlined interior (save the cotton pocketing) and an asymmetrical belt closure evocative of old aviator jackets. 

Featuring two roomy handwarmer pockets at the sides, and a single internal breast pocket for additional storage. The wide-lapeled front can be closed fully with hidden snaps, and the collar can be fixed up and belted down for extra wind protection as well. The cuffs are adjustable with a ring and snap closure that mirrors the set hidden beneath the collar. 

It's made from veg tan lambskin leather, tanned in the South of France from fine grade hides. Vegetable tanning, as opposed to chrome tanning, is a natural process where animal hides are slowly tanned in natural extracts, usually derived from bark tannins, until they harden into leather. This particular lambskin is an extremely high quality full grain leather, with a more supple hand and lighter weight than cow or horsehide leathers, and is finished with a heavy waxing and glazing treatment that produces its creased and textured surface.

Over time, this waxy finish will wear off, further softening and relaxing the leather. As the shiny exterior also diminishes with time, the deep tonal variety within the hide will become more visible, especially in areas of high movement or wear. It's finished with handsome and minimal stainless hardware, from the flat face snaps to the unpolished D-rings, the front zipper includes a leather tab and bead for extra ease.

The entire jacket was constructed with a machine typically used for sewing up fur garments. As opposed to the plush, thick, heavy, and irregular materials the machine generally works, this lightweight single-layer garment allowed for extremely precise and intricate stitchwork throughout. This becomes more apparent on closer inspection, as the interior of the garment is finished immaculately, with extensive detail packed across the exterior and held together with some exacting seams and needlework. 

Fits true to size. Do not wash or dry, it's made of leather.

• 100% French lambskin
• Vegetable tanned leather with wax finish
• Cotton trims
• Relaxed body
• Elongated torso
• Raglan shoulders and sleeves
• Tailored fit
• Wide lapels
• Snap and ring closures at cuffs & beneath collar
• Two handwarmer pockets
• Single internal chest pocket
• Wide lapels
• Asymmetrical wo ring belt closure
• Stainless hardware
• True to size
• Custom woven labels & ceramic hang tag
  
• Produced by MotivMFG in Beijing