Almost each of us has basic things that have long and firmly occupied their niches in the wardrobe. Among these, it is worth noting the leather jacket, which belongs to both women's and men's fashion. In the article, we will take a closer look at the history of the appearance and features of this garment that is familiar to us.
A bit of history
Leather came into fashion from military equipment during the First World War era. Initially, men's products were sewn, and then women's. At that time, they literally merged with the image of the "red commissar." Numerous feature films about military operations in the 1920s of the last century testify to this.
Many years later, French fashion designers made the leather jacket an iconic piece of clothing. During the Second World War, there was again equipment made of genuine leather, and with the advent of peace, ordinary citizens wore double-breasted products with pleasure for many years.
The fashion for jackets acquired its new round in the 1970s, after the release of the film with V. Shukshin "Kalina Krasnaya", where the main character often wore a leather robe. Stylish dandies and fashionistas of that timedreamed of having a high-quality leather jacket in your closet. The best models were brought at that time from Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. They differed in the quality of the material and the nature of the finish.
Modernity
Today, leather is back in trend for several seasons in a row. A leather jacket (male or female) is already considered a rare piece of clothing. However, with new styles and fashionable decor, they look different every time and are popular with the population. Now the trend is different shades: from light brown to classic black. As a rule, lighter and more extravagant tones are used for women's products, such as coffee, light red, burgundy, red, and for men - dark brown, dark gray and black. According to the recommendations of stylists, jackets in bright colors (red, burgundy, blue, emerald) look better on matte material, rather than varnished. The last option looks cheap.
Why have leather jackets been so popular for so long? There are many reasons for this: versatility, durability, durability, the ability to match different styles.
How to choose the right one
A quality leather item is made from well-dressed skins, which means it is not cheap. To acquire such a new thing should be slowly, you need to carefully look at the product. Stylish jackets for the strong half of humanity are usually made from calfskin or sheepskin.
Note the characteristic features of qualityjackets:
- soft homogeneous material without creases, cracks, any abrasions;
- good lining without puffs and spots;
- great fit;
- smooth, clear lines and seams;
- Using a quality surface dye that leaves no residue;
- pleasant fragrance.
When choosing a leather jacket, you should focus on the right size, style, silhouette. The length and color scheme should be suitable for the type of the 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 which a leather jacket is best combined. First of all, the company is his business style. To create such an image for a man, you can wear straight trousers of a suitable color along with a brown, gray or black jacket, a monochrome shirt (turtleneck, pullover), and take brogues or derby shoes from shoes.
Single-breasted or double-breasted blazer is perfect for a casual ensemble. Single-breasted ones 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 a suit pair are very diverse in the model range and are free to combine with other things.
Women's jackets
Women's leather jacket in white, beige, black orlight brown. Any lady, regardless of age and physique, is able to choose the right model for herself. So, for a casual look, you can combine a jacket with regular jeans, and wear a light top or pullover under it and emphasize the waist with a suitable belt.
Light shades of leather goods 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 wicker sandals, and from the accessories a bag made of the appropriate fabric in a color suitable for the outfit will do.
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 trims, braided braids, appliqués. As a rule, women's products are more often fitted, and men's - straight or loose cut.
