Who Wears Leather Jackets?

Although the leather jacket still retains strong symbolic associations it has, over the last hundred years, become universalised.  Motorcyclists still love their leather jackets, but so do models, film stars, pregnant mums and retired teachers.  Leather jackets, in all their multitudinous variety, are worn all around the world by all kinds of people.

Are Leather Jackets 80s?

When punk became absorbed into mainstream fashion so too did the ubiquitous Schott ‘Perfecto’ leather jacket.  Post Blondie, the eighties saw a dramatic increase in the number of women wearing leather jackets.  Does that mean that people stopped wearing leather jackets after the eighties?  Did they stop wearing sunglasses, jeans or trainers?  Of course not.  The leather jacket carries with it a rich cultural history and each generation reinvents it in their own image.

Are Leather Jackets Still in Style?

Rihanna, Kanye West, Matthew McConaughey and Jay Z have all been photographed wearing the same style of Schott leather jacket that Marlon Brando made famous in The Wild Ones back in 1953.  Leather jackets are still very much in style. 

What are Good Leather Jacket Brands?

There are hundreds of leather jacket brands to choose from.  Think about the type of jacket you want, heavy duty motorcycle gear or lightweight luxury, and think about how much you want to spend.  The Schott ‘Perfecto’ was the first purpose designed motorcycle jacket on the market and it’s still the most iconic jacket you can buy.  Yes, you can wear it while riding your motorcycle, but most people don’t.  Very functional and very retro stylish, Belstaff leather jackets have found favour with the likes of David Beckham and Brad Pitt and are a very high quality, durable product.  If money is no object, then explore the range of gorgeous leather jackets from John Varvatos but for an affordable leather jacket that doesn’t compromise on quality, check out our range of leather jackets at MAHI. 

What are Biker Leather Jackets?

As you might expect, ‘biker jackets’ are garments which were originally designed for people who ride motorcycles. This is still the case to a certain extent, but serious long-distance motorcyclists are more likely to choose heavy duty jackets, possibly with in-built armour, which are not the sort of jacket you’ll be slipping into for a night on the town.  The most famous of all biker jackets is the Schott ‘Perfecto’. Created in 1928 specifically for motorcyclists, its distinctive asymmetrical zip was designed so that riders could lean across their motorcycle without fastenings digging into them.  Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film ‘The Wild Ones’ and ever since its been the hippest leather jacket on the planet.  The other popular form of biker jacket is the ‘Racer’.  Lightweight and with a central zip, this style was popularised by café racers of the fifties and sixties.

When is Leather Jacket Weather?

The answer depends on the type of leather jacket that you have in your wardrobe.  Lightweight jackets made from a lightweight leather such as sheep skin are a garment that you wear pretty much all year round.  They are obviously not beach wear, but they are great for those summer evenings when the sun goes down and the temperature drops.  Heavier jackets with more substantial linings are too warm to wear outside of autumn and winter.  Leather is a natural, permeable material so avoid exposing your jacket to prolonged heavy rain.

Are Leather Jackets Waterproof?

All leather jackets will resist a certain amount of rain, how much will depend on the type of leather and whether the surface of the leather has been treated with a water-resistant coating or conditioner.  Leather is a natural, permeable material and therefore it will always absorb water eventually.

Can Leather Jackets Withstand the Cold?

Leather jackets are wind resistant and therefore if you layer your clothing under the jacket you will keep nice and warm.  Thick, heavy duty leather jackets are obviously warmer than lightweight fashion garments.