Inspired by 1940s Flight Jackets from WWII and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Don Gentile” A-2 Flight Jacket represents an authentic garment made of vegetable tanned full grain Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy).
The Type A-2 flight jacket was originally invented and developed for U.S. Army Air Forces pilots, Navigators and Bombardiers.
Vegetable-tanned leather embodies the experience of our life. It matures over time, a rare material that actually improves with age and use. These changes and personalizations precisely testify the naturalness of the product. The innate colors of the tannins give warm tones to the leather, which tend to intensify with the passage of time and daily use.
The lining is made of “Terra Bruciata” color viscose, and the leather collar-tab closes the neck to keep you warm during winter and cold trips.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic Flight Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
The name “Don Gentile” is a tribute to the Air Force Pilot Dominic Gentile, also known as ‘”The Ace of Aces”. Born as the son of Italian immigrants in the US, Don Gentile was flying the legendary North American P-51 Mustang nicknamed “Shangri-La”.
Any imperfections or variations in color, texture or grain are not to be considered as defects, but distinctive elements of a unique, artisanal quality product.
Words are from Shangri-la heritage themselves
Inspired by early 40s type B-3 Flight jackets from the Second World War and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Aviatore” B-3 Shearling Jacket represents an authentic garment made of Italian Shearling Sheepskin reinforced with leather trimmings in vegetable tanned Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy).
The Shearling Sheepskin is the perfect natural insulator for cold weather. The soft sheep wool encases your body, ensuring maximum body warmth retention and at the same time wicking away excess moisture when the body generates it.
The bikers who sport the B-3 Jackets on cold winter road trips rely on their rugged and tough exteriors as much as they do on their soft and pliable interiors. The B-3 Jacket is a perfect reflection of their bravery and determination, providing much needed protection and comfort.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic B-3 Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
Each and Every Jacket is Made to Order, individually handcrafted in Northern Italian Alps.
Inspired by early 40s type B-3 Flight jackets from the Second World War and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Aviatore” B-3 Shearling Jacket represents an authentic garment made of Italian Shearling Sheepskin reinforced with leather trimmings in vegetable tanned Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy).
The Shearling Sheepskin is the perfect natural insulator for cold weather. The soft sheep wool encases your body, ensuring maximum body warmth retention and at the same time wicking away excess moisture when the body generates it.
The bikers who sport the B-3 Jackets on cold winter road trips rely on their rugged and tough exteriors as much as they do on their soft and pliable interiors. The B-3 Jacket is a perfect reflection of their bravery and determination, providing much needed protection and comfort.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic B-3 Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
Any imperfections or variations in color, texture or grain are not to be considered as defects, but distinctive elements of a unique, artisanal quality product.
This is a “1 of 1 piece” exclusive to you.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
Each and Every Jacket is Made to Order, individually handcrafted in Northern Italian Alps.
Inspired by 1960s Cowboy Jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Bivacco” Yellow Western Down Jacket represents an authentic garment made of Recycled 80% Goose Down / 20% Feather from Tuscany (Italy) with the traditional western yoke made with Front Quarter Pull-up Horsehide by Charles F. Stead, one of the oldest tanneries in the UK (since 1890s in Leeds, United Kingdom).
The external layer is made of 100% Recycled Ecopath® Polyester from Prato (Italy), 100% waterproof and breathable. Combined with Responsibly-sourced Goose Down (Recycled 80% Goose Down / 20% Feather), the “Bivacco” guarantees warmth and protection against any bad weather condition, no matter how wet and cold.
The Recycled Goose Down from Tuscany (Italy) is certified by GRS (Global Recycle Standard). GRS is intended to meet the needs of people looking to verify the recycled content of their products and to verify responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production. The Goose Down is also traceable and certified to follow the RDS (Responsible Down Standard), and is processed in Bluesign®-approved facilities.
The Recycled Ecopath® Polyester from Prato (Italy) is produced using discard of workmanship of knitwear-heads, clothing and clippings of garment which will be then selected by color, cut in pieces of small dimensions and then minced in order to be mixed through a process of ecological advanced recycling that regenerates the fibers. The colorations of the yarns remain those native of the fabrics and the dyeing is performed using environmentally-friendly dyes.
The Front Quarter Pull-up Horsehide by Charles F. Stead is made by selected European Full Grain horse hides tanned with Steads’ traditional garment tannage and finished with a blend of “classic pull-up” waxes. This produces a pure-aniline leather with a Unique Rich character.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic Down Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Any imperfections or variations in color, texture or grain are not to be considered as defects, but distinctive elements of a unique, artisanal quality product.
This is a “1 of 1 piece” exclusive to you.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
Each and Every Jacket is Made to Order, individually handcrafted in Northern Italian Alps.
Inspired by late 30s “Cossack” type jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Cossack” Horsehide Leather Jacket represents an authentic garment made of chrome tanned, drum dyed, full grain Horsehide from Vicenza (Italy) and “Desert Sand” color cotton lining.
The Full Grain Horsehide from Vicenza (Italy) is first grade horsehide with a ton of character and deep richness. It ages beautifully, developing fantastic fades, creases and patina. Thickness is around 1,1mm, making the Cossack an outstanding and high-end premium jacket.
Natural leathers like the Vicenza Horsehide have their own distinctive character and slight differences in texture, grain, scratches and color tone are signs of its authenticity.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic Horse Leather Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Seekers, Explorers and Gentlemen.
Any imperfections or variations in color, texture or grain are not to be considered as defects, but distinctive elements of a unique, artisanal quality product.
This is a “1 of 1 piece” exclusive to you.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
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The Hurricane Jacket is a part of the Deus Ex Machina Mens Collection.
This slim fit leather jacket features:
● Front zip closure
● Front and sleeve zip pockets
● Buckle adjusters at waist
● Embossed leather branded chest badge
● Yardage check lining
● 100% sheep leather outer
● Poly cotton lining
Our interpretation of a classic rider’s jacket made from beautifully soft yet thick black chrome tea-core tanned horsehide. The leather is sourced from a tiny tanning factory in Himeji, the tanning capital of Japan. In our opinion, this is the nicest horsehide we have ever seen.
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The Tornado Jacket is a part of the Deus Ex Machina Mens Collection.
This slim fit leather jacket features:
● Asymmetric front zip closure
● Front and sleeve zip pockets
● Buckle adjusters at waist
● Embossed leather branded chest badge
● Yardage check lining
● 100% sheep leather outer
● Poly cotton lining.
Words are from Shangri-la heritage themselves
Inspired by late 40s Sport jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Varenne” represents an authentic garment made of chrome tanned, drum dyed, full grain Steerhide from Vicenza (Italy) and “Espresso Coffee” color viscose lining, with a removable Fur Collar in Italian Shearling Sheepskin.
The metallic zippers are made of antique brass with engraved markings.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic leather jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
The name “Varenne” is a tribute to the legendary Italian horse, the best Racer of All Time.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
Inspired by late 40s Sport jackets and revisited with a unique Italian touch.
The Front Quarter Pull-up Horsehide by Charles F. Stead is made by selected European Full Grain horse hides tanned with Steads’ traditional garment tannage and finished with a blend of “classic pull-up” waxes. This produces a pure-aniline leather with a Unique Rich character.
Charles F. Stead is a traditional family business established in 1895, remained faithful to the artisanal skills, techniques and know-how that others have forgotten, taking the time to work the leathers in the traditional way. These skills continue to live on in harmony with modern production technologies. Quality leather can never be a commoditized product, with each hide having its own characteristics, and they treat it accordingly.
The metallic zippers are made of antique brass with engraved markings.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic Horse Leather Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
The name “Varenne” is a tribute to the legendary Italian horse, the best Racer of All Time.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
The Environmental award-winning Blattwerk® horsehide leather is produced using olive leaves as a by-product of the olive harvest, this new tanning agent is not only 100% sustainable but also gently refines the leather giving it a natural warm velvety feel.
The techniques used to produce Blattwerk® horsehide is a mild process and leaves a subtle olive fragrance, authenticating the origins of its biological origins, no use of acid sulphur or salts are required to produce Blattwerk®, it is pure, natural and sustainable and also contributes to the local economy where the olives are grown. Blattwerk® Horsehide is treated with genuine Beeswax to protect it from dirt and environmental influences.