Schott NYC and A Bathing Ape have reunited for the 2012 fall/winter season, resulting in this exclusive leather jacket. This time around the classic Schott NYC Riders jacket has been chosen as the base model. A rather in-depth process went in to choosing the type of leather that was used for the outer of the jacket. By selecting the hide of a cow that had birthed a calf over two years before, the team found that the resulting product was smoother and thinner than that of a steer but stronger and thicker than calf skin. To make sure whoever does purchase this jacket does not forget that it is a BAPE product the nylon inner features an OG Green Camo pattern throughout. All other branding has been kept to a minimum, with no obvious logos on show, not even the traditional BAPE tag. The A Bathing Ape x Schott NYC Riders jacket is expected to release in the fall with a Japanese retail price of ¥84,000 JPY (approximately $1,070 USD).
Schott’s Fall Winter 2012 collection while inspired by the railways of WWII era offers us an opportunity to look at outerwear which is well timeless. Outerwear from the likes of Schott will remain in your wardrobe longer than most jackets. These classic garments with just a touch of modern fit. Check the shearling leather bombers, the moto-inspired fitted leather jacket, and the safe peacoat shown above,. These are indeed trend-proof staples for any man. Pass them down to your children, when ready.
