Vintage Men’s Brown Leather Jacket Made In Italy Rabbit Fur Removable Lining XL

• Made in Italy • 100% Pure Leather • Size XL • Removable rabbit fur vest lining • Good vintage condition nice patina • elasticized waist 2 outside pockets • Size XL sizes back in the 70’s are about 4 sizes smaller than today’s sizes Measurements Chest 20.5 Length 26 Arm length 23 The inside tag with Chinese characters provides a fascinating piece of the jacket’s history. This tag indicates that the jacket was sold by a leather goods company in Hong Kong, specifically in the Mong Kok area of Kowloon. Sai Yeung Choi Street has long been a busy shopping district. The presence of a phone number with a "3-" prefix suggests a likely production era, as Hong Kong's phone numbering system has changed over the years. A prefix like this points to a vintage era, likely from the 1970s or 1980s, which aligns with the style of the jacket. Reconciling the "Made in Italy" and "Hong Kong" Tags This is a common scenario for vintage leather goods. The jacket was not made in Hong Kong; rather, it was made in Italy and then imported and sold by the Xinhua Leather Building Company. This is why you have two different tags: one for the Italian manufacturer ("S.W. Product Italy" and "Lowenbur") and a second one for the Hong Kong retailer. This doesn't change the authenticity or quality of the jacket. In fact, it adds to its story. Hong Kong was a major hub for luxury and quality goods in the mid-to-late 20th century, and a "Made in Italy" product sold there would have been a desirable item.