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Mens Leather Jacket

Draanor | Apr 24, 2010 |

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This wardrobe staple is a classic. Fashions will change, but a bomber jacket or a casual leather sport coat will always be in style. Leather can add class to any wardrobe.

Bomber jackets (flight jackets) are a high testosterone style that appeals to more than just pilots. Typically they are made of lamb skin or goat skin. They might be lined with and have a lamb's wool collar, or the lining could be a lighter material such as twill for warmer weather. The lamb's wool will be off white or black. The authentic jacket may be black or brown. Add your favorite insignia and let your imagination soar, Top Gun.

Motorcycle jackets, a la James Dean, are waist high or stop at the hip. They should fit snugly while not restricting movement. Some are embellished with rivets or zippers, or they might be plain. If you like a distressed leather, a plainer jacket will ensure that embellishments are not detracting from the look of the vintage style leather.

A chic blazer jacket in any of a variety of leathers is one great option for casual wear or for work. This can be a versatile piece of clothing that can be casual or dressy. Just change the style of shirt worn under it and the jacket melds itself to that style. Available in 2 or 3 button style, Western or classic, two toned or in a variety of colors, this is a town or country ready jacket. It should remain supple and crack free for years. Suede would be a good choice. A good quality leather blazer will be a great investment.
Another popular style is the stadium jacket in leather. They may be long like the blazer or shorter like a bomber. They may have buttons or a zipper, but are guaranteed to have lots of pockets for the man on a go.

Today's leathers are made from various snakes, alligators, crocodiles, stingrays, buffalo, ostrich, as well as cow, pig, sheep, goat, and deer. A jacket may have embellishments only of the more exotic leathers, though ostrich is becoming more common in clothing manufacture as the main "cloth".

You may hear the terms full-grain, top grain, corrected-grain, split leather, or buckskin used. Of these, full grain is the best quality. These terms refer to the part of skin which is tanned.

The mens leather jacket has come a long way since Buffalo Bill. If you want fringe like the cave man selling insurance, go for it.