One aviator jacket in 1979 is where leather clothing at Chevignon started. Forty-five years later the line covers three silhouettes for men and women, plus belts, bags, and wallets, and shoes. Every piece connects back to the same construction approach the company developed in its first decade.

 

What qualifies as premium leather clothing?

The answer starts with the hide. Chevignon works across four, and the choice is not arbitrary: each one behaves differently under wear, ages differently, and serves a different purpose in a jacket.

Hide Weight Character Ages how
Cowhide Heavy Firm structure Stiffens then softens, holds shape
Goatskin Medium Visible grain Grain deepens, develops patina
Sheepskin Light Soft from day one Gets softer, no significant patina
Lambskin Very light Smooth drape Stays smooth, most delicate

Assembly covers the rest. Lined interiors, reinforced stitching at the collar, cuffs, and pocket openings, hardware tested for daily use rather than retail presentation. A jacket that cracks after two seasons usually fails at one of these construction points, not because the leather was the wrong grade.

 

What leather jacket styles does Chevignon make?

The leather jackets clothing range runs across three silhouettes, each with a different cut logic:

  • Bomber: relaxed through the torso with a ribbed hem. The most versatile silhouette in the line.
  • Biker: fitted with asymmetric zips and snap collars. The most structured of the three.
  • Trucker: straight, workwear-derived shape closest to the original aviator in proportion.

Men's and women's versions exist across all three, adjusted in shoulder width, waist taper, and sleeve length. The hide choice also shifts with silhouette: cowhide and goatskin appear more often in bikers and truckers, sheepskin and lambskin in bombers.

 

Where can I buy Chevignon leather jackets in the US?

Leather clothing ships directly from chevignon.us, alongside past-season outlet pieces at reduced prices. For buyers who want to try before they buy, the Galleria flagship in Houston carries the full leather line. Browse online by gender, silhouette, or material, or visit the store to see how the hides wear in person.