Schott
The NYC house that invented the Perfecto motorcycle jacket. 'Schott N.Y.C.' in red, 'Made in USA', and product names like Perfecto and Rancher date its leather and wool.
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1913
- Category
- Outerwear & Military
- Documented eras
- 6
How Schott labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1960–1969
Utilitarian N.Y.C. Tags
Simple, utilitarian tags carrying the 'Schott' name and 'N.Y.C.' location, often worn and aged from the materials used.
- Simple, utilitarian designs.
- Often includes the brand name “Schott” and location “N.Y.C.”
- Tags may appear worn and aged due to the materials used.
How to spot it
A plain utilitarian tag reading 'Schott' and 'N.Y.C.'
Value signal
Rare; 60s Schott leather is a genuine collector piece.
1970–1979
Perfecto & Western Tags
A mix of bold and simple designs with the Schott logo and 'N.Y.C.', frequently 'Made in USA', some carrying product names like 'Perfecto' or 'Western'.
- Reflects a mix of bold and simple designs.
- Often includes the Schott logo with “N.Y.C.”
- Tags frequently indicate “Made in USA” and feature size indicators.
- Some tags have specific product names like “Perfecto” or “Western” in stylized fonts.
How to spot it
The Schott logo with 'Made in USA' and a product name.
Value signal
Strong; 70s Perfectos are highly collectible.
1980–1989
'Schott N.Y.C.' Rebrand
Rebranded to 'Schott N.Y.C.' with a standardised logo on square or rectangular tags, commonly with 'Made in USA' and the American flag.
- Rebranded to “Schott N.Y.C.” with a more standardized logo.
- Square or rectangular tags with bold lettering.
- Commonly includes “Made in USA” and the American flag.
- Some tags have product-specific designs, such as “Rancher” with western themes.
How to spot it
The standardised 'Schott N.Y.C.' logo with a US flag.
Value signal
Desirable; 80s Schott outerwear sells well.
1990–1999
Flag & Size Rectangles
Rectangular tags with the Schott logo and 'N.Y.C.', often paired with the American flag and size detail, in darker bold fonts.
- Rectangular tags featuring the Schott logo and “N.Y.C.”
- Often paired with the American flag and size information.
- More modern look with dark colors and clear, bold fonts.
How to spot it
A rectangular Schott tag with the US flag and sizing.
Value signal
Solid; Schott's enduring quality keeps demand steady.
2000–2009
First Looped Tags
Modernised darker designs with varied layouts, the logo and 'N.Y.C.' prominent; looped tags appeared for the first time, separating size and care.
- Modernized designs with darker colors and varied layouts.
- Includes the Schott logo with “N.Y.C.” prominently displayed.
- Some tags are looped for the first time, indicating size and care instructions separately.
How to spot it
A looped tag, with size and care split off.
Value signal
Common; condition-driven resale.
2010–2019
Elaborate Modern Tags
Further modernised layouts keeping the classic logo, with a variety of colours, materials and more elaborate graphics.
- Further modernized layouts while retaining the classic Schott logo.
- Use of a variety of colors and materials for tags.
- Additional styles and layouts introduced, including more elaborate graphics.
How to spot it
Modern layouts with varied materials and graphics.
Value signal
Modern; priced on the piece.