Schott

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Schott is an outerwear brand founded in 1913 by brothers Irving Schott and Jack Schott in New York City, USA (the Lower East Side of Manhattan). Its collections focus on leather jackets, pea coats, and jackets derived from military styles. In 1928, it developed the motorcycle jacket “Perfecto®” and is also known as a pioneer in adopting zippers for jackets. It continues to operate as a family business today.

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We continue to make classic clothing that we are proud to put our name on and pledge to offer you honest value in quality, durability and craftsmanship.

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Founded
1928-1997
1928 Sub-brand
Perfecto (Perfecto® Brand by Schott N.Y.C.)
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Heritage high-end leather line

Perfecto® began in 1928 when Irving Schott created the asymmetrical-zip motorcycle jacket;

Perfecto® began in 1928 when Irving Schott created the asymmetrical-zip motorcycle jacket; Schott later presents the Perfecto as the "Perfecto Brand" collection. The line is curated from the company archives and marketed as a heritage, archive-driven range of handmade leather motorcycle jackets positioned separately from Schott’s broader outerwear assortment.

1997 Sub-brand
Rose Schott Collection
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Women's-dedicated sub-line

In 1997 Schott introduced a women’s-dedicated line called the Rose Schott Collection, name

In 1997 Schott introduced a women’s-dedicated line called the Rose Schott Collection, named for Irving Schott’s wife. The collection translated Schott’s core outerwear silhouettes (motorcycle, bomber, pea coats) into women-specific fits and assortments, representing a targeted expansion of the brand’s product offering.

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