Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather trench coat

This vintage Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather trench coat received 9 bids and sold for $222.50.  Still impressive, but far less than its Buy It Now price of $599.

This size 7/8 was made of soft lambskin leather with gold buttons.  I especially like the wide collar which would look even better turned up for that mysterious spy look!

It appears to be in excellent condition for a vintage leather coat.

Two identical vintage North Beach Leather military style dresses sell for two very different prices

eBay can be a fickle beast.

Here are two recent auctions for vintage North Beach Leather military-style dresses in royal blue.

This size XS with a serious rip in the lining sold for $279!

While this identical dress in a size S, in excellent condition with more professional photography sold for only $160!

Vintage North Beach Leather trench coat sells for $340

The vintage Michael Hoban "North Beach Leather" trench coat was listed with a Buy It Now price of $339.99 but sold for its Best Offer price.  I wish eBay would reveal these Best Offer prices, but they don't.

Although a small size 3/4, this coat appears to be in excellent condition and nicely photographed on a mannequin.  It's one of the nicest leather trench coats I've seen for sale on eBay in quite awhile.

This coat features classic double-breasted styling with adjustable wrist straps.  Oh, and it looks stunning with the wide collar turned up.  Very spy chic!

The seller indicated it was from her personal collection and was only worn a few times.

Leather trench coats appear to be coming back in style and this one is definitely a very well-made investment piece which should last the lucky winner for years to come!

Rare cowl style North Beach Leather dress sells very well

eBay leather seller "leatherfashions" sold this very rare-style North Beach Leather dress for an impressive $305.  This size medium dress features a rare "cowl style" neck which zips all the way up the left sleeve to the side of the neck.  As the seller indicated that this would also fit a large as well, I really wanted to bid on it, but the $250 starting bid was more than I wanted to spend.

I might add that it looks stunning paired with the Versace bondage belt, which the seller indicated was not included.  The belt is a work of art by itself and would make a great addition to a "Catwoman" costume.

As for the dress, I'd pair it with a beret, tall black leather boots, and some sleek black leather gloves.

A real deal on a nice North Beach Leather black dress with rare black zippers!

For $56, someone got a real deal on this vintage 1980s black leather dress by North Beach Leather.  This classic style from Michael Hoban features rare black zippers and a two-way zip style.  While I like that it's pictured with a belt, I doubt that it's original as I don't recall any NBL dress styles ever having a belt.

Had this been my size instead of a small, I would have put in a good bid!

PERFECT PAIRINGS: black beret, black leather gloves, black leather boots or pumps

A nicely modeled red leather biker-style dress sells well

eBay seller "leatherbill" sold this red-hot vintage leather biker dress for a deserving $174.  Very nicely modeled, this dress was a size small and the seller indicated it was a "North Beach style" with "zippers everywhere."

Worn slightly unzipped is a very provocative look while the fully zipped look is more sophisticated.

One of the nicest leather dresses I've seen in quite awhile!

PERFECT PAIRINGS: black leather driving gloves, knee-high black leather boots, black or red pumps

 

Vintage yellow NBL jacket paired nicely with black leather pants

This vintage 1990s Chanel-style creamy yellow leather jacket by North Beach Leather (size 6) sold for it's starting bid of $49.99.  It would make a great "leather suit" look paired with a matching skirt or pants, the seller went for a slightly edgier look by modeling it with some sharp black leather pants. While I'd normally think the gold toggle closures were distracting, they give this jacket a very rich feel.

A real deal on a North Beach Leather military style jacket

Someone got a deal on this vintage North Beach Leather military style jacket in a beautiful blue for only $78.00.  This size 7/8 jacket was listed with a much higher Buy It Now price of $275.00, so my guess is that the seller was disappointed in the much lower selling price.  This is one of the best deals I've ever seen for a North Beach Leather military style item, especially since it appears to be in very good condition.

North Beach Leather military-style dress in rare black sells for $600!

With bidding starting at one cent, this North Beach Leather military-style dress in classic black received 46 bids and sold for a whopping $598.88.  This is quite possibly the most I've ever seen a vintage NBL dress sell for on eBay!  Especially impressive since this dress is a size Small.

Great photography by the seller to show off the exquisite detailing and craftsmanship on this piece.

The seller knows their North Beach Leather: For your consideration from the fall 1987 collection, the Military Dress by Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather.  One of the most desired and collectable dresses in the history of the company.  Here in the most desirable black version...

A very nicely modeled North Beach Leather jacket

Canadian leather seller "leatherbill" sold this nicely modeled vintage North Beach Leather jacket for it's starting bid of $99.  I especially like the styling on this moss green leather jacket, complete with padded shoulders, dolman sleeves, and fitted waist.  It looks great paired with the tight (NBL?) black leather skirt!

And kudos to a seller who always has attractive models displaying his items!

A green North Beach Leather military dress fetches lots of green!

Even in a size XS, I'm not surprised at all that this vintage North Beach Leather military-style dress in a rare green sold for an impressive $263.88.  And this one appears to be in pristine condition!

As the seller stated, "Leather is really hot this season, so get ready to rock Christmas and St. Patrick's Day.  This dress in green is getting harder and harder to find."

 

A decent deal on a vintage North Beach Leather military dress

Someone got a decent deal on this black North Beach Leather military-style dress in a size medium for $175.50.  I've seen this dress in this size and color sell for twice as much!

I especially like the double-breasted button detail, the contrasting piping, mandarin collar, padded shoulders, and of course, the shoulder epaulets.

North Beach Leather black leather military dress sells well

This North Beach Leather dress in a classic military style sold for a very deserving $232.50.  A size small, the dress appears to be in mint condition and a rare offering in classic black leather.

Between the gold piping, the epaulets, the double row of gold buttons down the front, and the detail on the back, this dress is exquisite!