Show us Your Photographs wearing Lewis Leathers, S. Lewis and D. Lewis 1926 to 1996. You might know that Lewis Leathers released a book on our history in 2017 called Wings, Wheels and Rock’n’Roll Vol. 1. Penned by Rin Tanaka and Derek Harris, this covered the period from the firm...

All text © Guitar Wolf @guitarwolf guitarwolf.net Original Japanese text on Seiji’s blog 29 June 2025 Words for Derek My friend and the president of Lewis Leathers Derek Harris passed away just recently. I was fortunate to become close with Derek. Looking back now, I realise he was a true...

日本語の文章は英語の下にあります。 Lewis Leathers’ President Derek Harris passed away on Sunday, 22nd of June. He was a very kind, much loved, cool and very charming man who was always on the go, talking about Lewis Leathers, art, music, and so much more, and it was not unusual for him to wake...

LEWIS LEATHERS – Interview with DEREK HARRIS The pinnacle of British leatherwear at the heart of the cultural scene. Lewis Leathers, renowned for its leather jackets that boast a distinctive British elegance and sharp silhouette, has influenced a wide range of cultures, centred especially around motorcycling. We conducted an interview...

After the passing of our former proprietor Mr Derek Harris in June 2025, we continue to find inspiration in his words and personal style. In an interview for the Japanese motorcycle magazine Roller in 2022, Derek Harris offers some insight into how he became the world’s leading authority on Lewis...

All text © Guitar Wolf @guitarwolf guitarwolf.net All photos © 原田篤 @atsushi.harada_photography CONTENTS ★ What is the appeal of Guitar Wolf? ★ Why did you decide to make a Guitar Wolf Memphis model leather jacket? ★ What do you like about the Memphis leather jacket? ★ What kind of people...

Lewis Leathers’ Derek Harris talks mods, rockers, and reigniting one of Britain’s most history-heavy brands Established in 1892, Lewis Leathers is one of London’s most enduring clothing companies. Synonymous with the social change of the 1950s and 60s, for many its distinctive biker jackets served as a passport out of...

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December 4th saw Marcus Ross host a Photocall day at the Lewis Leathers shop. Marcus is the man behind Jocks & Nerds online magazine and via Facebook and his website he invited people to be photographed in their own Lewis Leathers items or wearing pieces from the shop, vintage or new.

Lewis Leathers are featured in the current episode of Cafe Racer TV now showing on the Discovery Channel.Cafe Racer's Mike Seate visted LL back in June with a TV crew and filmed for the best part of a day, interviewing Derek and pattern maker Hiro about the history of the company and also what goes into the cutting of a new pattern for one of our jackets. The crew also interviewed some of our friends who braved the rainy weather on the vintage motorcycles...