There are certain menswear moments that, each year, tend to roll back around like clockwork, and in the best way possible. When one of your favorite menswear brands recognizes a great thing, like the longevity and instant appeal of one of the best leather jackets, that’s something to be treasured (and shopped, and worn).

I’m talking, in this case, about the 2023 Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, a hotly anticipated restock from the famed California brand, one I’ve looked forward to for years and one that should certainly live up to the hype this year.

The brand knows plenty about dependable gear and long-term craftsmanship, be it a rugged vest for fall or some of your new favorite boots — and hopefully, you’ve experienced that quality firsthand. And in the case of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, it’s been a dedicated brand staple for a decade now.

In the case of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, that commitment to quality is evident in every last stitch. It’s handmade in San Francisco from rich, immaculately well-crafted drum-dyed 3.5-oz. full-grain steerhide, then finished with PrimaLoft insulation. Yes, that’s right: This jacket truly was designed for wide-open country and blustery days, and the brand wouldn’t have it any other way.

Plus, the handsome Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket also comes in three impossibly cool shades of leather (including the aptly named Whiskey Steerhide, a deep Espresso Steerhide and a sleek black leather option. It’s rugged, it’s road-ready and it’s an heirloom piece in every sense of the word.

The two-way zipper (from the zipper maestros at YKK) should prove durable and long-lasting (befitting the $1,075 price tag, of course), while even the hip pockets are lined in flannel for added warmth. It’s also got a bi-swing, gusseted back, two handy EDC chest pockets and zipper cuffs for easy mobility and a customizable fit.

As I tend to say, if it seems like Taylor Stitch thought of everything with one of the best leather jackets for men, that’s because they absolutely did. The proof is right there in every stitch of this incredibly well-crafted jacket, so do yourself a favor and layer up accordingly — this is one jacket to treasure for years to come.