Schott N.Y.C.
Subtitle: 100 years of an American original
By: Rin Tanaka
Contributors: Schott, Jason; Rin Studios, LLC; Schott N.Y.C., Corporation; Schott Bros
Edition: 1st special ed.
Publisher: Ten Print-Directors & Assoc.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Tokyo, Japan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9780988918900
Subjects: Fashion design; Military uniforms; Motorcycle clothing; Leather jackets
Notes: 1st special edition: 6,000 copies (January 2013).

Photography (products & factory), writing & editorial by Rin Tanaka.

Produced for the Schott Bros' 100th anniversary year in 2013. Schott, based in New York has created iconic American leather apparel for motorcyclists and the military since 1913. The book features over 130 rare "PERFECTO" leather jackets, manufactured from the 1930s to 1980s, and includes many of the company's never-before seen factory photos. Also included are historic shots of historic punk/new wave/early hip-hop by famous photographers -- publisher's note.

DowntownCol. c.1 is the gift of the Schott N.Y.C. Corporation.