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Leather jackets are among the most common and popular types of outerwear on the market. Characterized by a leather construction, they exhibit a stylish appearance with a superior level of softness and comfort. If you’ve ever shopped for a leather jacket before, though, you’re probably familiar with their basic designs. Most leather jackets have a basic design consisting of a traditional bomber-style jacket. While there’s nothing wrong with a basic design such as this, there are out-of-the-box designs available as well. To learn more about these alternative designs, keep reading. Leather Cape Jacket Also known simply as a leather cape, a leather cape jacket is an alternative design that’s defined by its cape-like appearance. Leather cape jackets are made of genuine leather — just like nearly all other leather jackets. Rather than featuring a form-fitting construction, though, they have a baggy construction that drapes or hangs from your body when worn. Leather cape jackets receive their namesake from their cape-like appearance. You can toss it over your head to instantly transform your outfit with a brilliant touch of leather. With its baggy construction, a leather cape jacket won’t weigh you down, nor will cause you to overheat during the spring or summer months. Hooded Leather Jacket Some leather jackets now feature a hood. Known as hooded leather jackets, they’ve become increasingly popular in recent years. Hooded leather jackets look like most other leather jackets, but they are designed with a hood attached to the back of the neckline, which you can use to cover the top of your head. With a hooded leather jacket, you can protect your head...
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Leather jackets are available in dozens if not hundreds of different styles, though not are more iconic than the bomber style. It’s been around for nearly a century, and since then, it’s only gained momentum among fashion-conscious individuals. Unless you’re familiar with bomber jackets, though, you might be wondering how they differ from other leather jackets. What Is a Bomber Jacket? A bomber jacket is a type of leather jacket that was originally designed for pilots. During the early age of aviation, airplanes didn’t have pressurized cockpits or cabins. Some airplanes, in fact, had open cockpits. Combined with the lack of climate-control systems, pilots were exposed to brutally cold temperatures when flying. You might be surprised to learn just how cold the air in the sky is. Commercial airplanes fly at an altitude of roughly 35,000 feet above sea level. At this altitude, the dry air is about -50 to -60 degrees Fahrenheit. During World War I and World War II, pilots wore flight jackets to protect themselves from the cold air. Many of these jackets were made of leather because, when compared to other materials, leather offers an exceptionally high level of thermal protection. The term “bomber jacket” simply refers to any classic style of flight jacket. A-2 vs G-1 Bomber Jacket Bomber jackets are available in several styles, the two most popular being the A-2 and G-1. The A-2 bomber jacket was developed by the U.S. military during World War II. On May 9, 1931, the U.S. Army Air Corps officially adopted it in place of the A-1 flight jacket. When compared to A-1 flight jacket, the...
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Leather jackets are available in hundreds if not thousands of different styles. While most of them feature a relatively loose fit, others offer a slimmer fit that hugs your body when worn. Known as fitted leather jackets, they are a popular choice among fashion-conscious women. If you’re shopping for a new leather jacket and want to differentiate yourself from the crowd, there’s no better choice than a fitted leather jacket. It’s a bold yet attractive form of outerwear that offers some surprising benefits. #1) Less Wrinkles Fitted leather jackets are less vulnerable to wrinkles than their traditional counterparts. It’s disheartening when you put on your leather jacket, only to discover that it’s wrinkled. Maybe it has a single wrinkle running down the back, or perhaps it’s wrinkled in both the front and back. Regardless, wrinkles are an eyesore that you probably want to avoid. The good news is that you can keep wrinkles at bay by choosing a fitted leather jacket. #2) Slimming Appearance A fitted leather jacket won’t necessarily make you smaller and skinnier, but it will create the perception of a slimmer figure. All fitted leather jackets are designed to sit close against your body when worn. They aren’t necessarily tight. Rather, they have less excess and loose leather material than traditional leather jackets. The end result is a better fit that manifests as a slimmer appearance. #3) Increased Comfort Another reason to consider wearing a fitted leather jacket is comfort. All leather jackets are comfortable. After all, they are made of genuine leather, which is a super-soft and equally supple material that outperforms nearly all other...
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If you are a fan of Sergio Leone’s westerns, you are probably more than familiar with duster coats. Originally worn as an overcoat to protect the clothing of a rider from dust and dirt during long days on horseback, the leather duster made a comeback thanks to the popularity of the western genre a few decades ago, and it is here to stay. A duster is a coat designed for comfort and protection. It usually covers the entire body, reaching to just above the ankle, although there are shorter variants as well. The second distinctive trait of a duster is the slit on the backside (from the bottom up to hip level) which allows riders to straddle a horse or get on a bike without the coat limiting their range of movement. Another feature added for practical reasons is the recognizable flap on the shoulders of the duster. The purpose of this extra layer is to provide the wearer with extra protection from wind and moisture. So, in short, a duster is a loose-fitting leather overcoat, with a rich history, designed to be practical and protect the wearer from the elements. Leather Duster vs Leather Trench Coat: The Differences You may have noticed that there are a lot of similarities between a trench coat and a duster, and because of them, many people tend to confuse the two or refer to a duster as a trench coat. However, there are certain distinctive differences between them both in their history and design. First of all, the term trench coat originates from; you guessed it; the trenches of World War I,...
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Are you in the market for a new leather jacket? If so, you should consider choosing a white leather jacket. When many people think of leather jackets, they envision a traditional brown color. After all, leather is brown in its natural state. It’s only when leather is dyed that it develops a different color. Regardless, leather jackets are now made in countless colors, including white. While a white leather jacket may sound like an unconventional choice, it offers a plethora of benefits, some of which are listed below. Symbolic of Perfection Different colors symbolize different things. White, however, is most commonly associated with perfection. Surveys conducted in the United States and Europe found that most people associate the color white with perfection. It’s a clean, pure color that’s become synonymous with perfection. Reflects Heat to Keep You Cool You can rest assured knowing that a white leather jacket will keep you cool, even throughout the otherwise balmy summer months. Some men and women only wear leather jackets during the winter, believing they are too hot for the summer months. While leather jackets are undoubtedly an excellent choice for the winter, you can still wear them during the spring and summer months; you just need to choose the right type. A white leather jacket will keep you cool during the summer by reflecting heat away from your body. For all garments, including leather jackets, the amount of heat a garment absorbs is influenced by its color. Dark colors absorb more heat than light colors. White, of course, is the lightest color on the visible color spectrum, so it absorbs the...
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A leather jacket is a classic choice of outerwear that’s prized for its superior comfort and stylish appearance. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, you can’t go wrong with a leather jacket. There are many different types of leather jackets, however, including stretch leather jackets. Stretch leather jackets are still made of leather. After all, that’s what distinguishes them from traditional coats and jackets. Nonetheless, stretch leather jackets have a unique construction that many men and women prefer. What Is a Stretch Leather Jacket? To determine whether a stretch leather jacket is right for you, you must first understand the meaning of the term “stretch leather.” Leather is a type of material that’s made from animal hide, such as cowhide or sheepskin. The hide is tanned and processed, resulting in an ultra-strong yet soft material that’s ideal for use in jackets and other garments. Stretch leather still consists primarily of animal hide, but it’s lined with an elastic material on the back. If you feel the interior surface of a stretch leather jacket, you’ll probably notice that it’s more elastic than the jacket’s exterior surface. Stretch leather jackets are comprised mostly of traditional, genuine leather. On the interior surface, though, is a layer of an elastic material. Some stretch leather jackets have a layer of polyester on the interior, whereas others have a layer of lycra. Regardless, all stretch leather jackets are made with an elastic -material lining that covers the interior surface. Leather Jacket vs Stretch Leather Jacket The only difference between a traditional leather jacket and a stretch leather jacket is that the former consists entirely...
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