The leather jacket is an irreplaceable garment in fashion. There are many styles of jacket, but practically none make you feel the same when wearing it. Unique sensations, the result of its energizing cool vibrations and its timeless and rebellious design.
Biker jackets have a lot of history. Get to know its origins, its main ambassadors and, hopefully, find a bit of inspiration to combine this must have with capital letters nowadays.
History of the leather jacket
A leather jacket is a jacket that covers up to the waist. It can be made of real or synthetic leather. In addition to the price, they differ in that one has animal origin and the other does not. To find its origin, it is necessary to go back to the Second World War. This and other types of jacket they were part of the clothing worn by British and American pilots in this war conflict.
Youth fashion strongly embraced leather jackets during the 50s. The British Teddy Boys and iconic actors such as Marlon Brando or James Dean surrendered to the rebellious charm of this garment, already made with the classic black leather with which later generations would go on to identify it.
Strongly associated with urban tribes, the leather jacket would also be a key garment in the punk movement of the early eighties. The punks personalize it with studs and other appliques that add more character and accentuate its toughness even more. Punk and rock bands promise you eternal fidelity. Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day are just a few examples from different decades. It also doesn't go unnoticed by the pop industry. George Michael stars with her in one of the most memorable moments. The singer would combine it following the aesthetic tastes of the late eighties in the influential video clip for "Faith."
Since then, the leather jacket has remained a must-have item in both men's and women's wardrobes. Season after season, the most important fashion houses include it in their collections. Trends come and go, but the leather jacket always sticks, totally immune to fads. And it is that you cannot expect less from one of the greatest classics of fashion.
How to wear a leather jacket
Rock and biker looks
The most important lesson when it comes to creating a look with this garment is that there are hardly any rules. It is a highly versatile garment that tends to always work well. But, of course, it is necessary to put a minimum of effort when choosing the garments with which to accompany it.
Generally, to hit leather jackets, as well as any other piece, it is only necessary to briefly assess the context. David Beckham is riding a motorcycle, so he pairs his leather jacket with a short-sleeved T-shirt and biker pants with scuff-proof knee pads. When it comes to footwear, biker boots would help follow the line and round out the look.
Short-sleeved t-shirts and slim-fit black jeans, be they biker or normal, form a great team with the garment that concerns us on this occasion. Combining them with these garments helps to create rocker looks for free time, simple but at the same time very stylish. Although black works very well, you shouldn't be obsessed with it either. Some light blue jeans are also a great idea.
For footwear, if you plan to walk a lot, you can use comfortable sports shoes. The Converse All Star and, in general, all vintage vibes sneakers look great with biker jackets, although it is not essential to get the look to work. If you prefer shoes to sneakers, Chelsea boots and Dr. Martens-type shoes are safe bets.
Surprise with your leather jacket
And now we come to the aforementioned part about the absence of rules. The leather jacket is an informal garment, but has something that is capable of breaking the divisions of styles effortlessly, and that the reaction is not raised eyebrows, but expressions of admiration.
Ewan McGregor includes a leather jacket in a smart look to replace the typical tuxedo jacket. The actor adds a shirt, pants and dress shoes. He dares even with the bow tie. The result is a very fresh look that opens the mind to the possibilities of leather jackets in particular and antagonistic garments and styles in general.
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Another way to surprise with your leather jacket is by putting it on a Hawaiian shirt. The result is a relaxed look with which you will not go unnoticed at halftime, especially if you bet on striking patterns and colors.
If you prefer a more sober effect, consider one Hawaiian shirt of two colors at most. In the image above you can see a great option: black motifs on a white background.