BUCO J-24 Smoky Jim Men's Horsehide Leather Jacket
The BUCO J-24 Smoky Jim jacket turns traditional horse leather into a piece of functional art with hand-set jewel studs. Artisans drive every stud into the leather by hand, giving each garment a unique, custom finish. During the mid-century motorcycle boom, companies added studded jewels to gear like kidney belts and saddlebags, advertising them as safety reflectors for riding after dark. That functional customization eventually migrated to leather jackets, giving birth to this distinctive look.
BUCO is a cornerstone brand of classic American motorcycle culture, famous for setting the standard in early rider gear, and the J-24 remains one of its most recognizable silhouettes. This brand new jacket, cut from sturdy horse leather and finished stud by stud, brings that rugged motorcycling heritage straight to your closet.
BUCO J-24 horse leather jacket customized with jewel studs. Each stud is individually applied by hand. Inspired by studded motorcycle-era accessories such as kidney belts and saddle bags, the jewel studs are described as serving as reflectors, adding functional detail to the leather jacket.
