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3B LM003 Leather Jacket - Black Vegetable Tanned Genuine Leather Italian Men's
Leather the Old Way, Worn the New Way
A black men's jacket in 100% vegetable tanned leather: hide cured slowly with natural plant tannins rather than harsh chemicals, giving a firm, rich leather that deepens with every year you wear it. Clean lines, no noise, just the material doing what it has done for centuries. LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde, Made In Italy.
Why This Leather Jacket Is Different
- Vegetable tanned leather: cured with natural plant tannins, unlike standard chrome tanning that relies on heavy-metal salts.
- Develops a patina: the leather darkens and gains character with wear, so no two jackets age alike.
- 100% genuine leather: real hide, unlike PU that cracks and peels within a few seasons.
- Moulds to you: firm at first, then softens to the shape of your shoulders and arms.
- Rich natural scent: the warm, earthy smell only veg-tan leather has.
- Wind resistant and breathable: a natural barrier that still lets the skin breathe.
- Minimal design: no loud hardware or logos, the leather carries the look.
- Extended sizing: available S to XXXL.
- Made In Italy: cut and constructed in Italy.
Specifications
- Style: 3B LM003 leather jacket
- Color: Black
- Material: 100% vegetable tanned leather
- Features: vegetable tanned genuine leather
- Fit: regular
- Origin: Made In Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: autumn / winter / spring
- Gender: Men's
Men's Size Chart
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 92-96 | 44 | 63 |
| M | 96-100 | 45 | 64 |
| L | 100-104 | 46 | 65 |
| XL | 104-108 | 47 | 66 |
| XXL | 108-112 | 48 | 67 |
| XXXL | 112-116 | 49 | 68 |
Body measurements. Veg-tan leather is firm at first and relaxes with wear: take your usual size.
The Moment You Put It On
The first thing is the smell, warm and earthy, nothing like the chemical note of cheap leather. Then the weight: substantial, reassuring, settling firmly on your shoulders. It feels structured, almost protective, a jacket with a spine.
Give it a few months. The creases at the elbows become yours, the shoulders take your shape, the black gains a subtle depth where your hands rest. It stops being a purchase and starts being a record of where you have been. That is what vegetable tanned leather does.
The Art of Vegetable Tanning
Vegetable tanning is the oldest way to turn hide into leather, using tannins from tree bark, leaves, and wood instead of chromium salts. It is slow, taking weeks rather than hours, which is why most of the industry abandoned it. The result is a firmer, richer leather that develops a patina over time and avoids the heavy-metal waste of chrome tanning. Italy remains one of the few places where the craft is still practised at this level.
How to Wear It
- Classic: over a white tee with straight black jeans and boots.
- Tailored edge: over a fine black knit with tailored trousers and leather shoes.
- Layered winter: over a hoodie or turtleneck, under a long coat on the coldest days.
- Evening: all black, shirt buttoned to the top, the leather as the only texture.
Care Instructions
- Professional leather cleaning only; never machine wash or dry clean as fabric.
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove dust.
- Condition with a leather balm 1-2 times a season to keep it supple.
- Veg-tan leather is sensitive to water: if wet, blot and let dry naturally away from heat.
- Do not iron; avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
- Store on a shaped hanger in a breathable cover, never plastic.
LA HAINE INSIDE US makes Italian avant-garde clothing built to age well. Made In Italy. Vegetable tanned leather. Clean-lined construction.
