Men's Leather Café Racer Jackets
Leather café racer jackets keep the front clean and minimal: a short band collar, a straight centre zip and slim, hip-length proportions that work zipped up or worn open.
Why choose a café racer
With no lapels or belt, a café racer is the most minimal leather jacket shape. It dresses up with a shirt and dark trousers and is easy to wear every day. Browse black leather jackets for more clean, dark styles, or the leather motorcycle jackets for the classic biker cut.
Frequently asked questions
What is a café racer jacket?
A minimal leather jacket with a straight centre zip, a short band or snap-tab collar and a close, hip-length cut. It takes its name from the café racer motorcycle scene of the 1960s.
How is a café racer different from a biker jacket?
A biker jacket has an offset zip and wide lapels; a café racer keeps the front clean with a straight zip and a small collar, so it is easier to dress up.
How should a café racer jacket fit?
Fairly close to the body, finishing around the hip. With the zip closed there should be just enough room for a thin layer underneath.