Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A striking duo of American heritage style featuring a heavy tan suede 'K-Bar-Z' ranch jacket with tiered fringe and a classic Coach glove-tanned leather shoulder bag. The jacket showcases authentic mid-century Western wear construction, while the bag represents the minimalist 'Y2K' era of Coach's design evolution.
Story
New York City was the unlikely birthplace of this Western icon. Pyramid Outerwear crafted these rugged K-Bar-Z jackets for urbanites dreaming of the frontier, long before 'Westerncore' became a modern runway staple.
Maker / Origin
Pyramid Outerwear Corp was a prolific New York manufacturer known for their 'K-Bar-Z' line, which brought the aesthetic of the American West to the East Coast. Coach, founded in 1941 as a family-run workshop in Manhattan, revolutionized the industry by using supple, durable leather inspired by the patina of a well-worn baseball glove.
Condition & Value
The jacket shows some darkening and light staining consistent with vintage suede, but the fringe appears largely intact. The Coach bag shows minor surface scuffs that are typical for glove-tanned leather and can often be buffed out. Condition is good for their age, which maintains solid resale value.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.