Fortela and Shangri La Heritage unite on the Grizzly Jacket
Two Italian houses join forces to reimagine a 1930s classic, layering horsehide leather, shearling and traditional craftsmanship into a jacket designed for a lifetime of wear.
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Fortela and Shangri La Heritage have created the Grizzly Jacket, a collaboration rooted in shared reverence for American heritage, timeless silhouette and the kind of craftsmanship that improves with time. The piece draws from the archival language of 1930s outerwear, reinterpreted through two Italian perspectives that refuse the ephemeral in favour of the enduring.
The jacket speaks in materials of considered weight and patina. Horsehide leather forms the exterior shell, developing its own character through wear, while shearling provides interior warmth with luxurious density. A lining of Manteco fabric adds another layer of Italian textile heritage, the kind of choice that signals intention rather than compromise. The construction reflects this philosophy throughout: every element selected for its ability to age gracefully rather than simply perform seasonally.
A bespoke label bearing a grizzly bear sits at the heart of the garment, created exclusively for this union and marking both the collaboration and the jacket’s purpose as a piece to be lived in, worn and treasured across years. Two interpretations emerge from this partnership: Cognac, a warm amber tone that echoes heritage leather work, and Black, a more austere counterpoint that carries its own gravitas.
The Grizzly Jacket is available at fortela.com and at the Fortela Milano flagship, presented as a statement that certain garments transcend the vocabulary of trend entirely. Made in Italy, it belongs to that rare category of outerwear designed not for a season but for a life.
Imagery courtesy of Fortela (@fortela_).