The image of a man wearing a leather jacket inevitably brings to our minds the image of a biker or an aviator or maybe even a sailor; someone dashing and daring, a bad boy and a rebel, someone who is different. They tell a story of men who are the personifications of tough and cool and hey it makes fashion sense too… right? I mean if one wants to stand out from the crowd, they need to wear a leather jacket. Naturally Hollywood put in its two cents too in making it popular. Remember Marlon Brando anyone?
Leather jackets, in short, have become iconic. They are timeless. They are edgy.
Leather may be around forever but it really went popular at the turn of the 20th century when suddenly it seemed to be everywhere. It has over time become a part of the wardrobe of a fashionable man, it ages when you do; it weathers as you do and it offers comfort and elegance too. Women admire men who can carry leather well. In fact, interestingly, this is one fashion item women have also appropriated successfully. Rihanna has worn it many times.
But ultimately it still symbolizes a man’s man when one is wearing a leather jacket.
Today, leather jackets can be worn by anyone and have evolved into a piece of apparel every man wants to own and do. One doesn’t have to be a rock-star or a biker boy, in short project a tough-guy image. If one can carry one’s self well and with confidence, a leather jacket can make anyone look good and eye-catching.
It is versatile too. It can be worn with almost anything, jeans or even formal trousers. In fact, jeans and leather jacket are the classic combination and a legend in its own right (and probably deserves a whole article to it) and wearing a leather jacket with formal trousers makes one look different than the pack.
Normally, a leather jacket means mostly waist-length apparel however we all know its length varies according to one’s style and aesthetic sense. Can’t we all imagine wearing a leather trench coat and look absolutely cool and dashing? With maybe a scarf which will add a dash of class and color to one’s attire (My imagination is taking flight!)
But one has to be cautious when buying one. A good quality leather jacket can be expensive but hey it lasts a life-time so why not splurge into something which is once-in-a-lifetime purchase anyway! A good leather jacket may be stiff at first but once broken it fits like a glove. These days, there are many types of leather jackets available according to one’s price bracket and even faux leather material is used by many. Especially if you are squeamish or sensitive about actual real animal skin, faux leather is the perfect answer for you.
Then one is the owner of one of the most amazing pieces of apparel ever. Enjoy the feeling of being neighbors’ envy and owner’s pride?