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Legacy Leather Jacket

Brown

Legacy Leather Jacket

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  • Our Legacy Leather Flight Jacket is constructed with 100% full grain cow leather in a durable weight that can take some scuffs. Featuring two front zipper chest pockets and two front welted pockets, this brown leather flight jacket has storage to hold everything, including your wallet, keys, and phone.

    Antique brass hardware zippers are used for the jacket closure, chest pockets, and zippered sleeve cuffs. The Buffalo Jackson Legacy print is featured on the interior of this vintage-inspired leather flight jacket. The jacket fit is on the small side, so we recommend sizing up from your normal size. Care for your leather flight jacket with a leather conditioner to prevent cracking. When properly cared for, this timeless jacket will go on to be cherished by the next generation.

    The jacket you'll still be wearing in ten years. Full-grain cow leather at nearly 2mm thick. It doesn't just hold up to daily wear, it improves from it. The brown darkens at the stress points, the creases tell your story, and the brass hardware develops its own patina alongside the leather. This is the flight jacket that got the details right: zippered sleeve cuffs, chest pockets that actually hold things, and a fit that sharpens up with a button-down or goes casual over a t-shirt.

    Quick Specs

    Leather

    100% Drum-Dyed and Tanned Full Grain Cow Leather (1.95 gm weight, 0.75-0.85 mm thickness)

    Lining

    Polyester Blend Interior with BJ Legacy Print

    Hardware

    Antique Brass (all zippers)

    Pockets

    Two front zippered chest, two front welted

    Cuffs

    Zippered, adjustable

    Fit

    Use WaiR tool. Fits trim. Size up from your normal.

    Sizes

    S through XXXL

    Colors

    Brown, Whiskey Brown

    Built Right

    100% Drum-Dyed Full Grain Cow Leather

    Full-grain cowhide drum-dyed and tanned. Drum-dyeing means the dye penetrates the full thickness of the hide rather than sitting on the surface, which is why the Legacy holds its color and develops natural fades rather than wearing through.

    Antique Brass Hardware Throughout

    Every zipper on the Legacy is antique brass. Front, chest pockets, sleeve cuffs. Brass that ages in step with the leather, never plastic-bright.

    Two Zippered Chest Pockets, Two Welted Hand Pockets

    Functional pocket layout with zippered chest pockets for security and welted hand pockets for daily carry. Built like a flight jacket should be.

    Zippered Sleeve Cuffs

    Adjustable zippered cuffs at the wrists let you cinch tight against the cold or open up for comfort. A heritage flight jacket detail.

    Buffalo Jackson Legacy Print Lining

    The interior is lined with the proprietary Buffalo Jackson Legacy print. A small detail when the jacket is closed, an earned one when it comes off and someone catches the lining.

    Vintage-Inspired Flight Jacket Cut

    Sized on the small side intentionally. The cut is built around a vintage flight-jacket silhouette which sat trim through the chest. Sizing up fits a base layer or sweater.

    Product Guidance

    Best For The investment buyer who wants a leather jacket that gets handed down, not replaced.
    The heritage enthusiast. The Legacy is a deliberate flight jacket cut.
    The gift-giver buying for a milestone (graduation, retirement, fortieth birthday).
    The man who wants a serious jacket built to be worn for thirty years.
    Layering Guide Use the WaiR fit tool above for a personalized recommendation.
    Sizing philosophy: Fits trim. Size up from your normal size. This is true even before considering layering.
    Between sizes: Size up.
    Standard size + 1: Fits a tee or henley with room for the leather to do its work.
    Standard size + 2: Recommended for layering with a flannel or midweight sweater.
    Note: The Legacy is heavy by design. The full-grain cow leather wears heavier than typical lambskin jackets.
    Care Condition with a leather conditioner twice a year to prevent the leather from drying or cracking. Wipe with a dry cloth after wet weather. Spot clean only.
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    Compare To: Maverick Bomber Lighter lambskin in the same general aviator family, with a detachable sherpa collar.
    Layer Under: Hudson Vest or similar mid-layer for true cold weather without overwhelming the silhouette.

    Product FAQs

    How does the Legacy fit?

    Use the WaiR tool for a personalized recommendation. The Legacy fits trim, so size up one from your normal. If you're between sizes, go up. The leather stretches slightly but the cut is intentionally snug.

    What style of jacket is this?

    The Legacy is a flight jacket (also called an aviator or bomber). It draws from the A-2 and G-1 military jacket designs with a leather collar, bi-swing back, and zippered chest pockets. It's the civilian version of what pilots wore.

    How thick is the leather?

    The Legacy uses 100% drum-dyed full-grain cow leather at 0.75-0.85 mm thick. That's substantial enough to shrug off scuffs but supple enough that you won't need months to break it in.

    Does the leather color change over time?

    Yes. The brown deepens and develops a patina at the elbows, sleeves, and pressure points. The color shifts and lightens where the jacket works hardest, creating a look that's unique to how you wear it.

    How do I care for it?

    Condition every 3 to 6 months with leather conditioner to prevent cracking. The cow leather is durable and low-maintenance. Spot clean only.

    How heavy is the Legacy?

    The Legacy is heavy by design. Full-grain cowhide at 0.75-0.85 mm thickness. It wears heavier than typical lambskin jackets and is part of why it is built to last decades.

    Is the Legacy waterproof?

    No. The leather is naturally water-resistant and handles rain and snow flurries. In sustained rain, the leather absorbs water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth and air-dry away from heat. Never use a hair dryer or radiator to dry leather.

    How long should a Legacy last?

    With proper care (twice-yearly conditioning, dry storage, no saddle soap), the Legacy is designed to be a thirty-year jacket. It is meant to outlast most of what you own and to look better at year ten than at year one.

  • Materials
    • 100% Drum-Dyed and Tanned Full Grain Cow Leather (1.95 gm Weight; 0.75 mm to 0.85 mm Thickness)
    • Polyester Blend Interior Lining
    • Antique Brass Hardware

    Features

    • Zippered, Adjustable Cuffs
    • Two Front Zippered Chest Pockets
    • Two Front Welted Pockets 
    • Interior Buffalo Jackson Legacy Print
  • How to Measure Yourself

    Shopping online, as most of us do nowadays, you’ll want to know your measurements to help ensure a great fit. The sketch below shows where to take measurements to compare to clothing you already own. Keep in mind, however, those measurements will only be helpful if taken correctly. Tip: don’t let the measuring tape hang loose when you’re measuring, but avoid pulling the tape excessively tight. Here’s how to get accurate measurements:

    Length: Measure from the bottom of the collar to the waist seam.

    Shoulders: Measure between the top of the sleeve seams.

    Chest: Measure the entire circumference of your chest. Begin with one end of the measuring tape 1 inch below the armhole at the fullest part of your chest. Then, keeping the tape level, wrap it around (under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and back to the front) to get the measurement.

    Sleeve: Accurately measuring sleeve length is tough to do yourself, so ask someone to help with this. Beginning with one end of the tape at the top of your arm, then down to your wrist. This entire length is your arm-length measurement.



    How should a leather jacket fit?

    Do the same rules apply to how a jacket should fit as to other jackets or outerwear? Not necessarily. Read on for details.

    Leather will stretch over time, so you never want to start with a leather jacket that is too big. But that doesn’t mean you want a jacket that’s too small! It’s also essential to allow room for layers under your leather jacket. Here are a few specific tips for finding a leather jacket that fits just right:

    Chest: Leather jackets ought to fit more snugly through the chest than a regular overcoat, but consider the types of layers you may want to wear underneath. If you live in a warm climate and will be layering over light clothing such as a dress shirt or t-shirt, we recommend adding 2-3 inches to your measured chest size. If you live in a colder climate and layering over heavier clothing such as sweaters, we recommend adding 3-4 inches to your chest size. If you land between sizes, we recommend sizing up to the next size available. Tip: you should be able to comfortably zip or button your leather jacket all the way up, even if you plan to wear it open.

    Shoulders: Suit coat rules do not apply to leather jackets, so it's okay if the shoulder comes down your arm a few inches. However, even though the leather will give over time if the shoulder seam is higher than your shoulder, the jacket is too small.

    Waist: The bottom of your leather jacket should not reach below the bottom of your belt/top of your thigh. This is likely shorter than other overcoats you've owned, but a leather jacket that hangs well below the belt is too big unless you're wearing a long leather trench coat.

    Sleeve Length: The proper sleeve length on a leather jacket is consistent with pretty much any jacket: sleeves should end at your wrist.

    https://buffalojackson.com/blogs/insight/how-should-a-leather-jacket-fit


    Looking for even more fit advice?

    In addition to our size charts, please click on our new app that asks a few personal questions about you to help with your size choice:


    Need to make an exchange?

    If you receive your purchase and need to exchange it for a different size, we now provide prepaid shipping labels on all exchange requests (excludes International shipments).

  • SKU KM-FA19-FLIGHT-BR
    Fit Advice Jacket sizing may vary depending on color, style and material of each Jacket. Please refer to individual size charts and fit advice tab. In between sizes? Size up.
    Origin Made in India


    Legacy Leather Jacket, Brown

    S
    M
    L
    XL
    XXL
    XXXL
    Body Chest Size
    34-36"
    36-38"
    38-40"
    40-42"
    42-44"
    44-46"
    Shoulder to Shoulder
    18 1/2"
    19"
    19 1/2"
    20"
    20 1/2"
    21"
    Arm Length
    (Includes Cuff)
    25 1/2"
    26"
    26 1/2"
    27"
    27"
    27 1/2"
    Jacket Back Length
    (Below Collar)
    26"
    26 1/2"
    27"
    27 1/2"
    28"
    29"
    Waist
    32-34"
    34-36"
    36-38"
    38-40"
    40-42"
    42-44"