Womens Real Black Leather Studded Eyelet Jacket

Womens Real Black Leather Studded Eyelet Jacket

Eyelets are what set this apart from a plain studded jacket. Where a stud is solid and sits on the surface, an eyelet is a metal ring set through the hide with an open centre — so light passes through it and the jacket shows texture rather than just hardware. Combined with hand-set studs on the same panels, it gives a surface with more depth than either detail on its own.

• Material: 100% premium real leather with metal eyelets and hand-set studs
• Fit: Womens biker fit
• Closure: Front zip with two side pockets
• Color: Black
• Care: Dry cloth on the leather, buff the metal dry, never soak

How eyelets differ from studs

A stud is closed — it reflects light off a solid face. An eyelet is a ring with a hole through the middle, so what you see is the dark of the lining behind it and a bright metal edge around it. That gives contrast the stud cannot, and it is why the two are used together: the studs catch the light, the eyelets create shadow.

Structurally an eyelet is also a stronger fitting than a stud, because it clamps the hide between two flanges rather than gripping it with folded prongs. That is why eyelets are used on lacing points, where the load is highest.

Set into real hide

Both eyelets and studs need a hide with enough substance to hold them. On thin or coated material an eyelet pulls through and leaves a torn hole, which is unrepairable. This uses premium real leather chosen firm enough that the metal seats cleanly and stays seated.

Studs are hand set and closed against a backing washer on the reverse, so the prongs bear on metal rather than sawing into the hide as the jacket flexes. Machine pressing skips that step; hand setting takes hours and is why this jacket takes longer to make than a plain one.

Living with metal detail

Buff the eyelets and studs dry after damp weather. Water sitting inside an eyelet is the one thing that will mark the leather around it over time, since it has nowhere to drain. Never soak a jacket with this much hardware.

Hang it on a wide hanger with space around it. Eyelet edges catch on knitwear more readily than smooth studs do.

Fit and styling

Womens biker cut, shaped through the waist and ending at the hip. Take your normal size over a tee or thin knit. Hardware panels have very little give, so size up if you plan to layer something thicker.

Black jeans, boots, a plain top — the jacket carries all the texture the outfit needs. See the rest of our Women Studded Leather Jackets, or our Women Leather Jackets for plain leather.

Sizes and made to order

Cut and finished after you order. Standard sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, plus free Custom — send chest, waist, sleeve and back length after checkout. Free worldwide shipping and secure checkout are included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an eyelet and a stud?

A stud is solid and reflects light. An eyelet is a metal ring with an open centre, so it creates shadow and shows the lining behind it.

Are eyelets stronger than studs?

Yes. An eyelet clamps the hide between two flanges rather than gripping with folded prongs, which is why lacing points always use them.

Will the eyelets pull out?

Not from a hide of this weight. They pull through thin or coated material, which is why a studded eyelet jacket needs real leather.

How do I clean the eyelets?

Buff them dry after damp weather. Water sitting inside an eyelet has nowhere to drain and will eventually mark the leather around it.

Is the leather real?

Yes, 100% premium real leather chosen firm enough to seat the hardware cleanly.

What size should I order?

Your normal size over a tee or thin knit; size up to layer, since hardware panels have little give. Custom sizing is free.

How should I store it?

On a wide hanger with space either side — eyelet edges catch on knitwear more than smooth studs do.