The brand

an american legend

Each Schott jacket has a story written over more than a hundred years by 4 generations of the Schott family. The brand is a true American story: pioneering spirit, audacity, innovation, quality, creativity, characterize all its achievements.

the american dream

Protecting young pilots in the skies of Europe in 1944 or provoking the Establishment with the black leathers worn by Marlon Brando or James Dean in the 50s, Schott jackets have entered American culture and have become the standard-bearers of the American spirit. An American success story that begins in 1913, with brothers Irving and Jack Schott, sons of a Russian immigrant, determined to realize their American dream.
1892
Birth of Irving Schott in New York
1913
In New York, the Schott brothers opened their first manufacturing plant: their functional and durable clothing was an immediate success.
1928
Schott Bros. creates the Perfecto® for bikers, this model will change the codes of motorcycle clothing, bringing comfort and practicality. It is named in homage to Irving's favorite cigars.
1941
At the request of the US Army Air Force at the beginning of World War II, Irving Schott created a "bomber jacket" to protect pilots from the cold. Production of civilian jackets, including motorcycle jackets, was then suspended to concentrate all the factory's capacity on the manufacture of these military jackets.
50's
The Perfecto® became legendary thanks to Marlon Brando in “The Wild One” and James Dean in “Rebel Without a Cause”.
1966
In 1966, Andy Warhol created an iconic screen print of Marlon Brando wearing his legendary Perfecto®, entitled Four Marlons. This exceptional work would sell at auction in 2014 for $69.60 million.
1971
Schott launches the "Down - Prime Northern Goose" range, and its down jackets are a great success, gradually becoming accessible to a wider audience. Even today, down jackets represent one of the most important segments of Schott NYC®.
1978
Mel Schott receives the American Designer Award from the Leather Industries of America.
1989
The Schott Gang. From left to right: Irving Schott, Roz, Melvin, Steve Colin, Milton Perlman.
90's
Thanks to globalization, the Perfecto® becomes a worldwide symbol of "American Cool". Japan and France become allies of the brand, where "Made in America" ​​products are the most coveted. Schott is interested in a new music scene, with the popularity of hip-hop culture becoming more democratic, colorful leather jackets are very successful.

Beastie Boys in the early 90's

1992
Giancarlo Fisichella, Formula 1 champion from 1996 to 2009, made his Formula 3 debut with Team Ravarotto, driving a Dallara F392, sponsored by Schott NYC.

He achieved his first victory in the last race of the Formula 3 Championship, in 1992, on the Autodromo di Imola circuit.

2013
Schott NYC celebrates its 100th anniversary. Over the decades, the Perfecto® has become more than just a piece of clothing; it has become the embodiment of the American spirit. A century later, this iconic piece continues to span generations, remaining a timeless symbol of rebellion and freedom. Schott NYC continues to create iconic pieces and outfit a wide range of people of all ages and styles.
2020
Since 2020, the bomber jacket has made a strong comeback on the fashion scene. The trend of 90s cuts is back in force. Timeless, this piece is a must-have in your wardrobe, whatever the style, whether classic or more daring.

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Iconic jackets

From 1928 to the present day, the history of Schott is marked by many key dates, here are a few: creation and marketing of the first biker jacket that Irving called Perfecto, participation in the design of bomber jackets for the US Air Corps and pea coats in collaboration with the US Navy, creation of jackets for the American Police as well as the creation of the first goose down parkas.

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