{"product_id":"1960s-mongolian-wico-zip-leather-jacket","title":"1960s Mongolian 'WICO' Zip Leather Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis jacket came to us without a readable label, but after some research we found an almost identical example carrying a “\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mongolia\u003c\/strong\u003e” tag — likely dating somewhere around the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this were probably produced in small numbers for practical everyday use and, in some cases, \u003cstrong\u003eexport across the Eastern Bloc\u003c\/strong\u003e. The construction reflects that world clearly: soft black leather, clean utilitarian lines and original \u003cstrong\u003eWICO zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e hardware commonly seen on Eastern European garments from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather has developed a beautiful natural сolor over decades of wear, while the cropped silhouette and oversized collar give it an almost contemporary archive aesthetic. The jacket shows authentic signs of age throughout — \u003cstrong\u003eincluding light scuffs and small abrasions, especially across the back and sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with occasional \u003cstrong\u003epoint stains\u003c\/strong\u003e that only add to its worn character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4271\"\u003ePlease do not expect the garment to be new or in perfect condition; there may be minor defects (used clothing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003eSIZE \u003c\/strong\u003e≈M\u003cbr data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003eThe model is ≈178 cm tall and weighs ≈67 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• PIT TO PIT – 56 cm \/ 22.0 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4380\"\u003e• SHOULDERS – 45 cm \/ 17.7 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003e• SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER – 62 cm \/ 24.4 in\u003cbr data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4462\"\u003e• LENGTH – 67 cm \/ 26.4 in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thepuregarb","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":43988743618694,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/6604\/8646\/files\/73157B98-7D12-4976-822C-005971727A60.jpg?v=1778949447","url":"https:\/\/thepuregarb.com\/products\/1960s-mongolian-wico-zip-leather-jacket","provider":"thepuregarb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}