Vintage 1980s Distressed Leather Jacket
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Vintage 1980s heavyweight leather jacket with brass hardware, crafted in thick distressed hide with natural ageing.
Brand: By America
Fits like womens: XL
Fits like mens: XL
Measurements: chest 50” sleeve 24”, length 29”, shoulder 21”
Colour: brown
Fabric: 100% leather
~ Heavyweight distressed leather jacket
~ Brass zipper with hook and buckle front closures
~ Epaulettes and welt pockets for true biker styling
~ 1980s - 1990s era
Flaws: wear and distressing to leather, top toggle is missing
(Sophy’s height is 5.11”/180cm, usually wears size UK 10 small/medium)
Please note that all vintage & second hand items may have some signs of wear. Any defects or damages that effect the wear of the item will be photographed and/or noted in the description.
Do you authenticate items?
Yes. We source from trusted suppliers from around the world. Each piece is verified in‑house using our own research from our founders combined experience of 20+ years working with vintage & designer. For select items, we consult specialist authenticators.
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We stand behind our items with a authenticity guarantee. If you ever have a concern, contact us immediately.
Authenticity
Do you authenticate items?
Yes. We source from trusted suppliers from around the world. Each piece is verified in‑house using our own research from our founders combined experience of 20+ years working with vintage & designer. For select items, we consult specialist authenticators.
Your guarantee
We stand behind our items with a authenticity guarantee. If you ever have a concern, contact us immediately.
Do you clean items?
All pieces are appropriately cleaned prior to listing. Light age-related marks may remain to preserve fabric integrity. Further professional cleaning may be possible at your discretion.
Do you repair?
We complete minor in-house repairs and where needed, use trusted alteration specialists. We avoid unnecessary alterations to maintain originality and authenticity.
See here for more details.
Care & Cleaning
Do you clean items?
All pieces are appropriately cleaned prior to listing. Light age-related marks may remain to preserve fabric integrity. Further professional cleaning may be possible at your discretion.
Do you repair?
We complete minor in-house repairs and where needed, use trusted alteration specialists. We avoid unnecessary alterations to maintain originality and authenticity.
See here for more details.
Delivery
We offer tracked UK and worldwide shipping from Manchester. Free shipping is available on orders over £150 in the UK, €250 in Europe, $295 for USA, and £295 for the rest of the world. For full delivery information, please read our shipping policy.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
We offer tracked UK and worldwide shipping from Manchester. Free shipping is available on orders over £150 in the UK, €250 in Europe, $295 for USA, and £295 for the rest of the world. For full delivery information, please read our shipping policy.
Returns
Returns can be arranged through our Returns Portal or online account. UK returns must arrive back within 14 days and international returns within 21 days, with all SYLK tags attached. Refunds are processed within 3–5 days of your return arriving back with us. For full refund information, please read our refund policy.
If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us.
All SYLK pieces are vintage and sized by how they fit like today, rather than by the original garment label. Each item is personally tried on by the SYLK founders to determine the most accurate modern fit.
Our sizing follows a simple, modern guide (XS, S, M, L ect) to help you understand how each vintage piece would compare to contemporary clothing.
We always recommend checking the listed measurements and comparing them with a similar piece you already own before purchasing. If you’re unsure, please reach out - we’re happy to help with sizing advice.
Size Guide
All SYLK pieces are vintage and sized by how they fit like today, rather than by the original garment label. Each item is personally tried on by the SYLK founders to determine the most accurate modern fit.
Our sizing follows a simple, modern guide (XS, S, M, L ect) to help you understand how each vintage piece would compare to contemporary clothing.
We always recommend checking the listed measurements and comparing them with a similar piece you already own before purchasing. If you’re unsure, please reach out - we’re happy to help with sizing advice.
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