What 'Inspired' Means on Our Superhero Gear (and What It Doesn't)

Short answer: when a product name on leathercollection.com says "Inspired", it means the design is our own and is inspired by a character. It is not licensed, official or endorsed merchandise, and Leather Collection is not affiliated with any studio, publisher or rights holder.

What we make

We make leather motorcycle suits and jackets. In our superhero motorcycle gear range, each design takes the color scheme and visual idea of a character and turns it into a leather garment that we draw, cut and sew ourselves. Product names include the word "Inspired", for example "Punisher Inspired Black Motorcycle Suit", so the label is on every page.

The range is grouped by publisher or theme, such as Marvel-inspired motorcycle gear and DC-inspired motorcycle gear. Those group names tell you which characters inspired the designs. They do not mean the publisher made, approved or sells the garment.

What we are not

• We do not hold a license from any studio or publisher.
• These are not official merchandise.
• No studio, publisher, actor or artist has endorsed or approved our products.
• We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or connected to the owners of the characters.

The character names, where they appear, are used only to tell you what inspired the design. All character names and related marks belong to their owners.

What you get with an inspired design

What you buy is a motorcycle suit or jacket built by our workshop. Suits are made of full-grain cowhide, and jackets of cowhide as each product page states, with cut panels and padding under the sculpted parts. We explain the stages in how a leather superhero suit is made. You also get our size options, including made-to-measure (Custom Size on the site), as set out on each product page.

What you do not get is a replica of a screen-accurate costume or a collector item from a licensed line. If that is what you want, an official licensed product is the right place to look.

Product images are design renders. The finished piece may differ in small details. This applies to every design in the range.

How to describe it at events and conventions

People ask where you got your jacket, and honesty is easy here. A short phrase works: "It's a custom leather motorcycle suit, inspired by the character." You can say the maker and that the design is original. Avoid saying "official" or "licensed", and avoid implying that a studio or publisher made it.

Some conventions have their own rules about costumes and merchandise, particularly for items offered for sale. Check the event rules, especially if you plan to sell or give away photos of the outfit.

Design renders and real suits

Because the pictures are renders, the finished item may differ in shade, seam placement and small details. For how and why, see our walk-through of how the suits are made.

Gloves and logos

Matching gloves are an option on the suits and on many jackets, and the logo on the glove sits on the inner cuff. As with the rest of the range, it is not an official studio mark. Logos are never placed over TPU or black protective parts.

Questions before you order

If you are unsure about anything on a product page, ask before you buy. Our how to order page explains the steps. You can also contact us before ordering.

FAQs

Is this official Marvel or DC merchandise?

No. These are original designs inspired by characters. They are not licensed, official or endorsed, and we are not affiliated with Marvel, DC or any other publisher or studio.

Can I wear it to a convention?

Generally yes, as a costume or outfit. Check the convention's own rules, and if the design has a cape, take it off before riding.

Why does the product say "Inspired"?

Because the design is our own, drawing inspiration from a character. The word makes clear that it is not an official product.

Is the logo on the gloves official?

No. The range is inspired and not licensed, so the logo on the inner cuff is not an official studio mark.

Can you make a custom character design?

Ask before ordering whether a custom design is possible. We cannot promise designs that would require a license.

Browse the full range in our superhero motorcycle gear.