Inspired by the calculated poise of its infamous namesake, The Jackal is a jacket like no other – a masterclass in control and craft. It is one of the most exacting pieces ever produced by Private White V.C. Only eight will ever exist.
Hand-cut in our Manchester factory from the finest Italian nubuck leather, The Jackal pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in artisanal British-made outerwear. It is, quite literally, unforgiving – every decision, every movement, every stitch must be perfect the first time. Unlike woven cloth, where mistakes can be hidden beneath the steam of an under-press, nubuck leather offers no such grace. It is as merciless as its namesake – revealing every flaw, punishing every misstep. It remembers everything. One slip of the needle, one misjudged cut, and the garment is lost.
We set out to create the definitive field jacket – and, as ever, we refused to compromise. A belted, four-pocket silhouette with oversized bellows, double rear vents, internal jet pockets and military-grade copper hardware from Switzerland. All brought together in a soft, matte, mottled hide from a 200-year-old tannery in Veneto – the very finest that Italy has to offer.
That complexity begins at the cutting table. Unlike woven fabrics, nubuck cowhide arrives as nature left it – complete with stretch marks and scars. Every hide must be assessed and then cut by hand. Even the simplest leather garments are notoriously difficult to make – and The Jackal is anything but simple. Zipped fronts, bellows pockets, stud-adjustable cuffs, belts, flaps, vents – each a new demand on the maker. Each seam, a lesson in control.
Construction takes five full days. Per jacket. Each cuff, collar, and pocket flap is first stitched, then trimmed back by two millimetres, and finally edge-painted by hand. That paint must dry for six hours before the next stage can begin.
Edge-painting, rarely used in outerwear, is more than just a finishing detail – it sharpens the silhouette, smooths the touch, reinforces durability, and signals something more fundamental: this was not designed or crafted in a rush – it was made meticulously and slowly.
Bellows pockets demand exceptional skill – requiring careful folding, precise seam allowances, and exact alignment. In leather, the difficulty multiplies. The material is thick, unyielding, and must be coaxed into shape with patience and total control.
The process is relentless. Pressure at every turn – not just for the maker, but for every attachment and fixture. Studs, rivets, eyelets – each must be applied with custom tension and unforgiving accuracy.
Each of the eight jackets is made from start to finish by a single craftsperson. No production lines. No substitutions. One pair of hands. One complete signature of skill. In essence, The Jackal is not just a jacket, it’s a bespoke leather good. A feat of time, nerve, and mastery.
Only eight exist. Each one distinct and proof that true craftsmanship leaves no place to hide.
Inspired by the calculated poise of its infamous namesake, The Jackal is a jacket like no other – a masterclass in control and craft. It is one of the most exacting pieces ever produced by Private White V.C. Only eight will ever exist.
Hand-cut in our Manchester factory from the finest Italian nubuck leather, The Jackal pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in artisanal British-made outerwear. It is, quite literally, unforgiving – every decision, every movement, every stitch must be perfect the first time. Unlike woven cloth, where mistakes can be hidden beneath the steam of an under-press, nubuck leather offers no such grace. It is as merciless as its namesake – revealing every flaw, punishing every misstep. It remembers everything. One slip of the needle, one misjudged cut, and the garment is lost.
We set out to create the definitive field jacket – and, as ever, we refused to compromise. A belted, four-pocket silhouette with oversized bellows, double rear vents, internal jet pockets and military-grade copper hardware from Switzerland. All brought together in a soft, matte, mottled hide from a 200-year-old tannery in Veneto – the very finest that Italy has to offer.
That complexity begins at the cutting table. Unlike woven fabrics, nubuck cowhide arrives as nature left it – complete with stretch marks and scars. Every hide must be assessed and then cut by hand. Even the simplest leather garments are notoriously difficult to make – and The Jackal is anything but simple.
Zipped fronts, bellows pockets, stud-adjustable cuffs, belts, flaps, vents – each a new demand on the maker. Each seam, a lesson in control.
Construction takes five full days. Per jacket. Each cuff, collar, and pocket flap is first stitched, then trimmed back by two millimetres, and finally edge-painted by hand. That paint must dry for six hours before the next stage can begin.
Edge-painting, rarely used in outerwear, is more than just a finishing detail – it sharpens the silhouette, smooths the touch, reinforces durability, and signals something more fundamental: this was not designed or crafted in a rush – it was made meticulously and slowly.
Bellows pockets demand exceptional skill – requiring careful folding, precise seam allowances, and exact alignment. In leather, the difficulty multiplies. The material is thick, unyielding, and must be coaxed into shape with patience and total control.
The process is relentless. Pressure at every turn – not just for the maker, but for every attachment and fixture. Studs, rivets, eyelets – each must be applied with custom tension and unforgiving accuracy.
Each of the eight jackets is made from start to finish by a single craftsperson. No production lines. No substitutions. One pair of hands. One complete signature of skill. In essence, The Jackal is not just a jacket, it’s a bespoke leather good. A feat of time, nerve, and mastery.
Only eight exist. Each one distinct and proof that true craftsmanship leaves no place to hide.
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