Nothing Wasted. Everything Honored.
Enter to win one of two jackets crafted from hides sourced from regeneratively grazed pastures of First Light Farms.
Clade & First Light Farms
At First Light Farms, ranchers follow regenerative practices that restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and ensure animals are raised with care and respect.
Clade Apparel designs timeless outerwear from premium materials — full-grain Wagyu leather, minimal treatment, and ethical craftsmanship built for years, not seasons.
Together, we created something unique: a jacket born from a hide that comes from the pasture, that is transformed by human craft, and honored in every stitch. Because in nature, nothing should be wasted — everything deserves respect.
The Flight Jacket
Stories
Q: Who is your biggest inspiration? Britta: It depends on what I'm listening to at the moment. God. It's hard to answer that. Is that what I love? or what I aspire to? A lot of things inspire me:...
In 2023, Ben Tuff’s documentary, Swim Tuff, was released to great acclaim. Tuff, a record-holding ultramarathon swimmer, found recovery from alcohol and mental illness in 2012. Over ten years ago, ...
Clade: Hey Julia, what’s going on? Julia: I’ve joined NASCAR in a strategy role. Exciting! Everyone here is getting ready for next year, finalizing budgets and so forth. I know a few of the proje...
For several years in NYC I had been experimenting making jackets with my hide of choice: elk. Elk, because nothing else has its hand and its feel, because I grew up wearing elk jackets by Roots Can...
M.D. Wareham
A leather jacket for the rest of my life — this is the nicest piece of clothing I own, I love the cut, the leather is gorgeous and supple, the lining is top notch
Dave Olinger
Love this jacket! — I was very impressed with the quality of this jacket. My expectations were high and they were largely exceeded. The leather is soft and suppel and the fit is great. I couldn't recommend this more highly!
Anonymous
Amazing Jacket — This jacket is incredibly well made. Down to all the details. It is a work of artistry.
Mark Schatzker
An absolutely beautiful jacket — This is, without question, the finest leather jacket I've ever owned, and perhaps the finest garment I've ever owned. The workmanship is exquisite and the quality of leather is unparalleled. Perhaps wagyu cattle should be its own type of leather, because it's not quite like any other leather I've ever experienced. Thank you for producing such an excellent product. I love the way it makes me feel when I put it on.
Chase Lauer
A Testament to Timeless Style and Comfort — As you drape the smooth, full-grain Wagyu leather around your shoulders, there's an immediate sense of being enshrined in something far greater than mere fashion. Each seam, each stitch seems to be a testament to durability. The regenerative leather feels like a second skin, adapting to your form, breathing with you, moving with you. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in a legacy of durability, comfort, and ageless style.