ANILINE STEER SINGLE RIDERS

It’s hard to believe it’s already October.
It has been a while since our last update.

Here in Osaka, we still occasionally use the air conditioner, but you can definitely feel the arrival of autumn.
In some regions people are already wearing leather jackets, and here in Osaka, the leather jacket season is just about to begin.

This time, we would like to introduce the “ANILINE STEER SINGLE RIDERS.”
Like our car coat, this is one of the iconic staple items that represents Y’2 LEATHER.

The design is simple, with a slightly tapered waist creating a slim silhouette.
At the same time, action pleats ensure a comfortable range of movement.

Even the construction of the back has its purpose. Vertical seams are intentionally added to follow the natural curve of the back, allowing the jacket to fit the body more comfortably.

Now, this classic riders jacket welcomes a new material: “ANILINE STEER.”

This leather is steerhide finished by a tannery specializing in horsehide, using the same recipe as for horse.
The result is reminiscent of our ever-popular aniline horse.

It features the transparent shine unique to aniline, without using any pigments, combined with the natural grain of steer, and the solid thickness and firmness of the hide. Together, they create an exceptional balance.

In fact, we once produced Aniline Steer about five years ago, but at that time our passion for horsehide was so strong that we overlooked the appeal of this material, and it was never commercialized.

However, when we successfully launched the powerful “Bullhide” for our 25th anniversary, it reminded us once again of the true charm of cowhide.
Different in character from Bullhide, Aniline Steer allowed us to rediscover its own unique value.

In recent years, leather prices have been soaring, along with the cost of linings, zippers, and other materials.
On top of that, to maintain consistent quality and to support wage increases that keep our staff motivated, we have inevitably had to raise our prices year after year.

Of course, simply raising prices is not enough—we must always ensure our customers are satisfied with the quality and value they receive.
With this in mind, we asked ourselves: “Can we create a product that is reasonably priced yet offers satisfaction beyond its price?”
The result of our collaboration and development with the tannery is this jacket.

While we prefer not to emphasize pricing too much, we are confident that, even considering the cost, this piece is an excellent achievement.

The material’s transparent shine is truly remarkable.
Shipping will begin this week in order.

We look forward to having you see and feel it in person at our store.

Best regards,

LSR-42
https://y-2leather.com/en/products/284