In Chicago, a solid jacket isn’t a nice-to-have thing – it’s a must. Our brand grew right here in the city with the sound of the train above us, looking at the skyline always reaching up, and feeling that wind from the lake that chills you to the bone. We watched Chicago become what it is because of hardworking people, and we knew a jacket had to be just as tough and real as the people wearing it.
The idea for Chi-Town Jackets started with a simple talk on a cold November day: Why are so many jackets all show and no substance nowadays? They looked great on a dummy, but they fell apart after being used for only a couple of seasons. There is a lot that is missing. We wanted to fix that.
Since a jacket is an outer shell of your personality, it must match your vibe and the roots, but most of the clothing items we see today lack connection, spirit, and relevance to one’s style. Finding a premium quality jacket is becoming a needle lost in a haystack. We wanted to do something right, something that felt like our city in every part. So we made this platform for everyone to access from home, office, or anywhere you are, in the middle of the day or after midnight. We made designs that would last and are perfectly unique. Here, every pattern of the jacket matches the vibe of this city. We are working hard every day. Therefore, our obsession with finding materials that could take a beating has brought us a milestone already. Yet there are many more to come. And we want you here with us!
We’re a group of designers, skilled people, and honest folks who think a great jacket is part of what makes you you. We find our motivation in everyday life, from the artists, the business owners, and the families. One thing that brings our team together at one table. We worry a lot about the little things, so you don’t need to stress it. We really look at every seam, try every zipper, and get every shape just right, just to make sure what you wear is going to work well and hold up.
This is what we are. We don’t care for what is popular at the time, or stuff that costs less. We’d rather make one jacket you’ll love and wear for ten years than ten you’ll throw away after a few months. We like doing things ourselves and being real. We think it’s good to be open and treat our clients like people we know, not just people who buy from us. If you have a question about a specific thing or just want to chat, our team is always here to assist.
With trends always changing and things being thrown away a lot, we are the opposite. We’re here to give you a jacket that becomes just a part of your life, something you can depend on. We think that how you dress says something about who you are, and our jackets are made to help you show that. We don’t just want to keep you warm, but to make you feel ready and confident to do anything that comes to you during the day.
We want to make what it means to dress nicely but differently. Our mission is to do things the right way. We want to be the brand you go to when you want something that will last and is just for you.
