Vanson Leathers

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The motorcycle leathers maker Mike van der Sleesen and James Goodson started in Boston in 1974, its name a blend of theirs. Every jacket is still cut and sewn by hand in its Fall River, Massachusetts workshop, and its first big break was the racing leathers Dale Singleton wore to win the Daytona 200 in 1979.

Founded: 1974
Founder: Mike van der Sleesen and James Goodson
Based: Fall River, Massachusetts
Official site: vansonleathers.com

Vanson Leathers drops

Apparel

Supreme x Vanson Leathers

Cordura down jacket, with Meissen

Oct 29, 2026

Vanson Leathers news

Fashion

Supreme Fall/Winter 2026 Droplist: Every Week, With the Collabs and Headline Pieces

💬Updated Oct 7, 2026

Fashion

Supreme's Week 7 Adds Umbro Track Jackets and a Vanson Reversible Quilted Hood

💬Sep 28, 2026

Key moments

1974
Mike van der Sleesen and James Goodson formed Vanson Associates in Boston.
1985
Vanson added anatomical bone graphics to its Rocket Gloves and named them X-Ray Gloves.
1987
Vanson introduced its Classic Two Piece Road Racing Suit in standard sizes.
1991
Vanson introduced the Manx as a standalone jacket following demand for the jacket portion of its Classic suit.
1997
Vanson introduced the Cobra jacket with its patented Air Curtain Vent system.
February 2017
Vanson collaborated on a leather jacket for Supreme's Spring/Summer 2017 collection.
November 2024
Vanson jackets and bags appeared in Supreme and Hysteric Glamour's Fall 2024 collaboration.