Almost every one of us has basic things that have long and firmly occupied their niches in the wardrobe. Among these, it is worth noting a leather jacket, which applies to both women's and men's fashion. In the article, we consider in more detail the history of the appearance and features of this item of clothing familiar to us.
A bit of history
Leather items came into fashion from military equipment during the First World War. Initially, men's products were sewn, and then women's ones. At that time, they literally merged with the image of the "red commissar". This is evidenced by numerous feature films about the fighting in the 1920s of the last century.
Many years later, French fashion designers made a leather jacket a cult article of clothing. During the Second World War, there was again genuine leather equipment, and with the advent of peace, ordinary citizens wore double-breasted products for many years with pleasure.
The jacket fashion acquired its new round in the 1970s, after the release of the film with V. Shukshin, “Kalina Red,” where the main character often wore a leather robe. Stylish fashionistas and fashionistas of that time dreamed of having a high-quality leather jacket in their closet. The best models were brought from Bulgaria and Yugoslavia at that time. They differed in the quality of the material and the nature of the finish.
Modernity
Today, the skin is in trend again for several seasons in a row. A leather jacket (male or female) is already considered a rare item of clothing. However, with new styles and fashionable decor, each time they look different and are popular among the population. Now the trend is different shades: from light brown to classic black. As a rule, women’s products use lighter and extravagant tones, such as coffee, light red, burgundy, red, and for men - dark brown, dark gray and black. According to the recommendations of stylists, jackets of bright colors (red, burgundy, blue, emerald) look better on matte material, rather than varnished. The latter option looks cheap.
Why are leather jackets so long at the peak of popularity? There are many reasons for this: versatility, wear resistance, durability, the ability to choose to different styles.
How to choose the right
A quality leather item is made from well-crafted skins, which means it’s not cheap. To purchase such a new thing should be leisurely, you need to carefully look at the product. Stylish jackets for the strong half of humanity are made, as a rule, from calf or sheep skin.
Note the characteristic features of high-quality jackets:
- soft homogeneous material that does not have creases, cracks, any abrasions;
- good lining without puffs and spots;
- excellent fit;
- smooth, clear lines and seams;
- the use of high-quality surface dye that leaves no residue;
- pleasant aroma.
When choosing a leather jacket, you should focus on the right size, style, silhouette. The length and color scheme should be appropriate to the type of figure, the external data of the person and taste preferences.
Jackets for men
Modern fashion catwalks are often full of leather goods. Here you can see a lot and draw conclusions with what a leather jacket is better combined. First of all, the company makes up his business style. To create such an image for a man, you can wear straight trousers of suitable colors, a monochrome shirt (turtleneck, pullover) with a brown, gray or black jacket, and take brogues or derby shoes from your shoes.
For a casual ensemble, a single-breasted or a double-breasted jacket is suitable. Single-breasted are more widely used, which are combined with jeans and loose trousers, shirts, T-shirts, t-shirts, sneakers and loafers.
Leather products that are not part of the costume pair are very diverse in the model range and are free in combination with other things.
Women's jackets
A fine leather jacket for women of white, beige, black or light brown is perfect for women. Any lady, regardless of age and physique, is able to choose a suitable model for herself. So, for a casual look, you can combine a jacket with regular jeans, and under it wear a light top or pullover and emphasize the waist with a suitable belt.
Light shades of leather products look great in combination with flying summer dresses in a romantic style, with a floral or floral print. The image will be complemented by simple ballet shoes or woven sandals, and from accessories a bag from the appropriate material of suitable color along with it will suit.
What is the difference between women's leather jackets? Photos of products in this article and on the pages of many magazines demonstrate a variety of models and styles for ladies. A characteristic feature is the presence of decor in the form of finishes, braided plaits, applications. As a rule, women's products are more often fitted, and men's products are of direct or free cut.