Black Women's Riding Jacket

Black Women’s Top-Grain Sheepskin Riding Jacket

Classic Riding Style with Antique-Brass Hardware

This black women’s riding jacket combines traditional biker detailing with a fitted, easy-to-style silhouette. It is made from genuine top-grain sheepskin leather with an approximate thickness of 1.1mm, giving the jacket a substantial feel while preserving the flexibility and softness associated with sheepskin.

An asymmetrical original YKK zipper forms the main front closure. Its antique-brass finish is repeated across the pocket zippers, cuff hardware and snap details, creating a warmer contrast than bright silver hardware. Wide notched lapels, snap-fastened collar points and a shaped waist complete the classic riding-jacket profile.

The jacket finishes around the upper hip, making it practical with jeans, riding trousers or casual dresses. Customers looking for alternative fits can explore the complete women’s biker leather jacket collection.

Three Zippered Exterior Pockets

The exterior includes three functional zippered pockets:

• One diagonal chest pocket
• Two horizontal waist pockets
• One additional inside pocket

The angled chest pocket follows the line of the asymmetrical closure, while the two lower pockets provide balanced storage at the waist. The internal pocket offers a more discreet location for cards, keys or another small personal item.

Adjustable snap tabs are positioned at the sides of the hem. These allow minor adjustment around the lower waist and add a traditional biker detail without the bulk of a full belt.

Quilted Panels and Visible Stitching

The jacket uses a combination of smooth leather panels and stitched channel sections. Narrow quilted channels extend across the upper back yoke and continue over the shoulders. Similar channel stitching appears around the lower sleeves and cuffs, providing visual texture and helping these areas hold their shape.

The central back panel is divided by a vertical seam, while curved side panels run from beneath the arms toward the waist. These seams shape the jacket through the back without making the fit excessively restrictive.

Matching black thread keeps the construction clean and understated. Fine edge topstitching follows the lapels, front zipper, pocket openings and hem. Parallel reinforcement stitching outlines the shoulder yoke and curved back panels, while closely spaced rows create the quilted channels. The pocket ends, side-adjustment tabs and other higher-use areas are visibly reinforced.

Comfortable Cotton-Blend Lining

Inside, the jacket is finished with a lightweight, soft lining made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The cotton content provides a comfortable feel against clothing, while the polyester component improves durability and helps the lining retain its shape.

Because the lining is lightweight rather than heavily padded, the jacket can be layered over a shirt, fine knit or light sweater according to the temperature. Check the size guide and allow additional room if you plan to wear thicker layers.

Weather Performance

The 1.1mm leather construction and close front help reduce wind penetration, making the jacket suitable for breezy and cooler conditions. The leather is water resistant and can tolerate brief contact with light moisture, but it is not waterproof. It should not be worn for extended periods in heavy rain.

Although this is described as a riding jacket, no protective armour or motorcycle-safety certification has been specified. It should therefore be treated as motorcycle-inspired leather outerwear rather than certified protective riding equipment.

Product Details

• Material: Genuine top-grain sheepskin leather
• Leather thickness: Approximately 1.1mm
• Color: Black
• Front closure: Asymmetrical original YKK zipper
• Hardware finish: Antique brass
• Collar: Wide notched biker lapels with snap details
• Exterior pockets: Three zippered pockets
• Interior pocket: One
• Lining: Lightweight soft fabric
• Lining composition: 60% cotton and 40% polyester
• Shoulders: Stitched channel panels
• Back: Quilted upper yoke, centre seam and shaped side panels
• Cuffs: Quilted leather with zipper openings
• Waist: Adjustable snap tabs at both sides
• Stitching: Tone-on-tone edge, panel and channel stitching
• Weather performance: Water resistant and wind resistant
• Waterproof: No

For more everyday silhouettes beyond riding styles, browse the full selection of women’s leather jackets.

Care Instructions

Remove light dust with a clean, soft cloth and allow the jacket to air after wear. Do not machine-wash, soak or tumble-dry genuine sheepskin leather. More substantial stains should be handled by a professional leather cleaner.

If the jacket becomes wet, blot away excess moisture and hang it at room temperature. Keep it away from radiators, hair dryers and direct sunlight, as concentrated heat can dry or harden the leather. Follow the complete leather jacket care guide before using any cleaner, conditioner or water-resistant treatment.

Helpful FAQs

Can this jacket be worn in the rain?
It is water resistant, so brief exposure to light rain should not immediately soak the leather. It is not waterproof, however, and prolonged rain may mark the surface or allow moisture through the seams and zipper areas.

How should the cotton-blend lining be cleaned?
The lining should not be removed or washed separately unless it was specifically designed to be detachable. For perspiration, odors or widespread staining, use a professional cleaner experienced with both leather and textile linings.

Will 1.1mm sheepskin soften over time?
Yes. Top-grain sheepskin normally becomes more flexible at the elbows, shoulders and waist through regular wear. Avoid trying to speed up the process with water, heat or forceful stretching.

How should the antique-brass zipper be maintained?
Keep dust and debris away from the zipper teeth and never force a stuck slider. If movement becomes stiff, apply a very small amount of zipper lubricant formulated for metal hardware, keeping it away from the surrounding leather.