THE RACER COAT

THE RACER COAT

A racer coat is a cafe racer jacket extended into coat length — the same minimal band collar and clean front, carried down past the hip. It is an uncommon combination and it changes what the garment is for. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.

• Material: Genuine leather
• Fit: Long racer cut, close through the body
• Closure: Front zip with a stand band collar
• Color: Black
• Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, hang on a broad hanger

What the band collar does

A cafe racer collar is a low stand that closes right at the neck, with no lapels and no fold. It exists because a lapel lifts and flaps at speed, and it survives because it produces the cleanest possible neckline — nothing interrupts the vertical line of the zip. On a coat length that matters even more: any collar detail at the top of a long garment draws the eye up and shortens the line, and a band collar does not.

Coat length on a close cut

Two practical consequences. Weight — a longer body means more leather hanging from the shoulder seams, which is why the shoulders here are taped, the standard reinforcement on long leather and worth checking on any long coat. Movement — a close-cut coat below the hip restricts stride unless it has a vent or split at the back, since leather gives nothing. Check for one on any long fitted leather coat.

How it wears

Longer than a jacket and cleaner than an overcoat, it sits between the two: sharp enough for evenings, warm enough for a cold walk, and it works over a suit as well as over jeans. The absence of any detailing means it does not date the way a studded or heavily panelled coat does.

Stated plainly: a fashion coat. No armour, no safety certification, not sold as riding equipment.

Sizing and made to order

A close cut leaves little margin, so measure chest, shoulder point to point, and sleeve to wrist. On a long coat also send the length you want from shoulder to hem — it depends on your height. Sizes run XS to 5XL plus Custom.

Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet

Browse our cafe racer jackets, the leather trench coats range, men leather jackets, or the aviator and pilot leather jackets selection. Everything is at Leather Outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a band collar?

A low stand collar that closes at the neck with no lapels — the cafe racer detail, which keeps the neckline clean.

Can I walk normally in a long fitted coat?

Yes — a vent or split at the back releases the stride, which leather needs since it does not give.

Is the leather genuine?

Yes, real hide throughout.

How should I store it?

On a broad hanger that carries the full shoulder. Long leather is heavy and thin hangers distort the shoulders.

Does it work over a suit?

Yes — the length covers a suit jacket and the clean front keeps it smart.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes. Choose Custom and send chest, shoulder, sleeve, and shoulder-to-hem length.

Is shipping free?

Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.