With the recent passing of Lewis Leathers President Derek Harris, we’ve been reflecting on the profound body of work he achieved with the company he officially acquired in 2003. Most impressive was his researching skills, delving into the archives of British leather jacket companies and their relevant sub-cultures, with his expertise and passion being punk rock.

In the 70s it wasn’t unusual to see a punk rocker wearing a Lewis Leathers jacket paired with The London Leatherman accessories, like Paul Simonon (The Clash) in photos by Bob Gruen and Sid Vicious when signing to A&M Records outside Buckingham Palace in 1977 wearing his vintage Lewis Leather ‘Dominator’ jacket with The London Leatherman LW10 Studded Wristband.

And it’s this pre-punk cover of Club International Magazine by photographer David Parkinson that sparked many conversations with the model wearing a vintage Lewis Leather jacket and unlined, studded neckband made by The London Leatherman.

If you’d like to know more about Derek’s research work with Lewis Leathers you can purchase his book here: Lewis Leathers: Wings, Wheels and Rock 'n' Roll