Levi’s® Vintage Clothing reproduces the fits, fabrics, and details of bygone eras. Drawing directly from the Levi’s® archive, each piece is inspired by the hardworking men and women the Levi’s® brand has outfitted for more than 150 years. Through seasonal collections, iconic reissues, and special editions, this line revisits a rich heritage and delivers timeless products for discerning connoisseurs who share the same deep appreciation for authenticity and history.
This piece is a reproduction of the classic Levi’s® Menlo Cossack leather jacket worn by Albert Einstein. The original jacket was purchased around 1935, shortly after Einstein moved to the United States and began the process of becoming a citizen. Known for his minimalist wardrobe, Einstein favored simplicity - socks were unnecessary, long hair required little upkeep, and this jacket became his solution to outerwear for years.
On July 13, 2016, Levi Strauss & Co. placed the winning bid for the original jacket at Christie’s Auction House in London. According to Christie’s, beyond visible signs of wear, the jacket carried a faint scent. Einstein was a relentless pipe smoker, and even 60 years after his death, the jacket still retained the sweet aroma of pipe tobacco.
Every element of this new Einstein jacket mirrors the original, complete with a subtle, tongue-in-cheek twist.
- Style: Menlo Cossack Jacket
- Fit: Slim fit
- Color: Golden Brown
- Material: 100% leather
- Made from genuine sheep leather
- Every element is the same as the original (only with a unique tongue-in-cheek twist)
- Comes with a black label with red writing instead of yellow
- A Christie's auction paddle replica numbered "97"
- Limited edition piece
- Made in Italy
Our model is 180cm, 73kg – wears size M
