Why does it take so long to get a premium leather jacket? In this episode, Nick Horween and Phil Kalas sit down with Jason Schott, the 4th generation owner of America’s most iconic leather brand, Schott NYC, to uncover the reality of supply chain bottlenecks, the struggle with Horween leather shortages, and the complexities of manufacturing in the USA.

We go beyond the business logistics and dive deep into the technical details that leather enthusiasts care about. From resurrecting a "lost" calfskin tanning formula from 1949 to the nitty-gritty of the new 3sixteen collaboration, we cover it all. We also tackle the hard questions: dealing with color crocking, handling natural leather variation, and ultimately, whether the premium price tag is justified in today's market.

In this interview, we cover:

The Horween Crisis: Why the world’s best tannery can’t produce enough leather.

The Lost Formula: The story of how Horween attempted to resurrect a 1949 calfskin recipe.

Manufacturing Reality: Working with labor unions and American factories.

The Details: Deep dive into the 3sixteen collaboration, color crocking, and leather jacket patina.

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