Men’s Pelle Pelle True to Our Roots Leather Jacket

The Men’s Pelle Pelle True to Our Roots Jacket is a bold black-and-red leather bomber built around Pelle Pelle’s unmistakable approach to colour, embroidery and oversized artwork. Its smooth black leather body provides a strong backdrop for the contrasting red sleeves, gold-tone hardware and red, blue, ivory and metallic embellishments.

Made with a 100% genuine leather outer shell measuring approximately 0.8mm, this jacket has enough substance to support its extensive appliqué work while remaining suitable for regular wear. It is a statement piece from every angle, but the detailing is arranged carefully so that the jacket still feels balanced rather than overcrowded.

Explore more heritage-inspired designs in our Pelle Pelle leather jacket collection.

The Front: Detailed Without Being Overworked

The front begins with a smooth black leather body, framed by red contrast sleeves and a central metal zipper. On the wearer’s left chest, direct embroidery spells out “True to Our Roots” above a richly layered crest and 1978 design.

Red, blue and metallic-gold leather elements are individually shaped and stitched into position. Small rhinestone placements run through the numbers and crest, adding light-catching detail without covering the natural appearance of the leather.

The black body is divided by a horizontal upper-chest seam, giving the front a more structured shape. Tonal black stitching keeps the body panels visually clean, while the coloured embroidery and appliqué remain the main focus.

Two lower double-welt pockets are worked into the front. Their narrow, slightly angled openings are finished with folded black leather edges and tonal stitching. This understated pocket construction provides practical hand storage without interrupting the artwork.

Contrast Saddle-Seam Leather Sleeves

The bright red leather sleeves create the jacket’s strongest colour contrast. They use a saddle-seam, multi-panel construction rather than being cut from one uninterrupted piece of leather. Visible panel lines around the arms and elbows give the sleeves a shaped appearance and help define the bomber silhouette.

Marc Buchanan “MB” branding is applied to the wearer’s left sleeve using layered leather and rhinestone detailing. This sleeve artwork continues the red, blue and metallic colour story established across the front and back.

The sleeve graphics are stitched to the leather rather than printed onto its surface. This gives the artwork a raised, dimensional finish and allows the separate materials, outlines and rhinestones to remain visible up close.

Oversized True to Our Roots Back Artwork

The back is the centrepiece of the jacket. Oversized two-ply “Pelle Pelle” leather lettering arches across the shoulders, combining an ivory upper layer with a bright blue border. Each letter is outlined with visible stitching and finished with multiple silver-tone rhinestone placements.

Below the main lettering, red embroidered script reads “True to Our Roots.” A central crest, “Established” banner, 1978 artwork and “Genuine Leather” script build a layered composition across the black leather background. The lower section is completed with Marc Buchanan signature-style branding.

Rather than relying on one large printed graphic, the back combines direct embroidery, stitched leather appliqué, layered lettering and individually positioned embellishments. The result has noticeable depth and texture when viewed from different angles.

A shoulder yoke, vertical centre-back seam and additional upper-back panel lines give the leather shell the structure needed to carry this substantial artwork. These seams are neatly topstitched and remain visible around the appliqué.

Leather Collar with Contrast Piping

The jacket has a structured black leather turn-down collar with pointed ends. Fine tonal edge stitching follows the collar shape, while narrow red piping adds a clean contrast along the collar and upper-back edge.

Using leather instead of ribbing at the neckline gives the jacket a sharper, more defined appearance. It also connects the collar visually with the black leather body, while the red piping picks up the colour of the sleeves.

Branded Front Zipper

The front closes with a full-length metal zipper finished with a gold-tone Pelle Pelle custom-branded pull. Black leather facings run neatly along both sides of the zipper, helping the closure sit cleanly against the body.

The branded pull is a relatively small detail compared with the jacket’s larger artwork, but it reinforces the considered finish of the design.

Satin-Lined Interior and Storage

Inside, the leather shell is backed with a smooth satin lining. The lining allows the jacket to slide more comfortably over shirts, sweatshirts and lightweight knitwear while helping prevent the inside of the leather from catching on other fabrics.

An outlined, directly embroidered Pelle Pelle design continues the branding inside the jacket. Interior pockets are incorporated into the lining for personal items and finished with leather-trimmed openings for a cleaner, more durable edge.

The two exterior hand pockets and interior storage make the jacket practical enough for regular use despite its highly decorative design.

Heavy Ribbed Cuffs and Hem

Heavy 2x2 ribbing is used at the cuffs and hem. The red ribbed cuffs create a continuous transition from the contrast leather sleeves, while the black ribbed waistband anchors the black body.

This dense rib construction helps the sleeves sit securely at the wrists and draws the jacket inward at the waist, creating the recognisable leather bomber shape. A reinforced leather section surrounds the bottom of the zipper where it meets the ribbed hem.

If you prefer this cropped, rib-finished silhouette, you can compare it with other styles in our men’s leather bomber jacket collection.

Leather Weight and Character

The approximately 0.8mm leather shell offers a useful balance between structure and flexibility. It is substantial enough to hold the embroidery, rhinestones and layered appliqué securely, without requiring an excessively thick outer shell.

Genuine leather naturally develops small variations in grain and texture. These are part of the material rather than defects, so two jackets may not look completely identical when examined closely.

The decorative areas can also feel firmer than the plain leather panels because several layers of leather, embroidery and rhinestones are joined together. This is normal for an embellished Pelle Pelle jacket.

Fit and Sizing

The leather collar, roomy panelled sleeves, ribbed cuffs and fitted waistband create a classic bomber-style profile. Because the ribbed hem draws the jacket inward, both the chest measurement and the finished length should be considered when selecting a size.

The product is offered in sizes XS through 5XL, with a custom-size option also listed. Check your body measurements against the Leather Wear UK size guide before ordering. Measure over the type of clothing you expect to wear beneath the jacket, particularly if you plan to layer it over a hoodie or sweatshirt.

How to Style It

With extensive artwork already built into the design, the True to Our Roots jacket works best with simple supporting pieces. Black jeans and a plain T-shirt keep attention on the contrasting sleeves and chest embroidery. Dark trousers and clean leather footwear create a sharper combination, while loose denim and trainers lean into the jacket’s streetwear character.

The red sleeves make it easy to coordinate the jacket with small red accents, but the outfit does not need additional graphics. The jacket provides enough colour and visual detail on its own.

Caring for Leather, Embroidery and Rhinestones

This jacket should not be machine washed, tumble dried or fully submerged in water. If the leather becomes lightly damp, blot it gently with a clean cloth and allow it to dry naturally at room temperature. Keep it away from radiators, hairdryers and direct heat.

Avoid rubbing the appliqué and rhinestone sections against rough walls, bags or abrasive surfaces. Do not apply ordinary leather conditioner directly over embroidery, metallic leather, rhinestones or coloured appliqué. For deeper cleaning, use a leather-care specialist experienced with embellished garments.

Store the jacket on a broad, supportive hanger with enough room around it to prevent the artwork from being compressed. A breathable garment cover is preferable to sealed plastic for longer storage.

Product Details

• Product: Men’s Pelle Pelle True to Our Roots Jacket

• Main colours: Black and red

• Detail colours: Blue, ivory, gold and metallic accents

• Outer shell: 100% genuine leather

• Approximate leather thickness: 0.8mm

• Sleeve construction: Contrast red leather with saddle-style panel seams

• Front artwork: Self-leather detailing and direct embroidery on the wearer’s left chest

• Sleeve artwork: Marc Buchanan “MB” leather appliqué with rhinestone branding

• Back artwork: Oversized two-ply Pelle Pelle leather appliqué with embroidery and multiple rhinestone placements

• Collar: Pointed black leather collar with tonal stitching and red piping

• Front closure: Metal zipper with custom-branded Pelle Pelle pull

• Exterior pockets: Two lower double-welt hand pockets visible in the product images

• Interior: Satin lining with outlined direct embroidered Pelle Pelle branding

• Internal storage: Pockets incorporated into the lining

• Cuffs: Heavy red 2x2 rib knit

• Hem: Heavy black 2x2 rib knit

• Available sizing: XS to 5XL, plus a custom-size option