Ever wish you could live like a rock star? Sure you do! Everyone has dreamed of being a rock star at some point in their life. While you probably won’t be able to learn an instrument and start a successful band anytime soon, you can still “look” like a rock star by wearing the right clothes, including leather pants.
Ever since the genre first emerged during the 1950s, rock stars have differentiated themselves through their unique fashion choices. Rather than wearing the same generic clothes as the general population, they sought to achieve a unique style. It’s safe to say this worked, as soon their fans and followers began to replicate their style. Today, rock stars continue to distinguish themselves through their fashion choices, preferring unique styles over generic and mainstream styles.
Elvis Presley
When talking about rock star fashion and how these musicians shaped the world of modern-day fashion, look no further than Elvis Presley as a prime example of how rock stars influence fashion. Born January 8, 1935, Elvis “The King” Presley was arguably one of the most notable and influential rock stars of all time. His career as a rock star began in 1954, during which he recorded a song with legendary music producer Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Presley didn’t follow the same low-beat style of music as other musicians before him. Instead, he went against the grain by focusing his music on uptempo while combining elements of country and rhythm and blues.
In addition to his unique music of the time, Presley was also a pioneer of fashion. He often wore leather pants, which later became a signature characteristic of his brand. Whether he was performing in front of a dozen fans or a thousand, Elvis often sported leather pants. In fact, most pictures of the King show him wearing these same black leather pants.
If you want to achieve the same look as “The King,” you can find the same style leather pants he wore by clicking here. For an authentic look, it’s recommended that you choose black leather pants, which were the preferred choice by the King. However, we offer the Elvis Presley leather pants in 50 different colors, ranging from traditional colors like brown and black to less-traditional colors like red, yellow, green and blue. Feel free to experiment with some of these nontraditional colors to see what works and what doesn’t. Sold exclusively here at LeatherCult, the Elvis Presley leather pants are made of the highest quality PURE Napa leather. Best of all, we offer custom sizing at no additional charge, ensuring you get the perfect fit. Just specify your body measurements when checking out, and we’ll use those measurements to custom make your Elvis Presley leather pants.
Jim Morrison
Another widely popular rock star who was often seen wearing leather pants is Jim Morrison. Best known as the lead singer for The Doors, Morrison began his career as a rock star in the early 1960s. In 1965, he helped co-found The Doors in Venice, California, after he and his bandmates spent the next two years recording songs. This led to the creation of “Light My Fire,” which shot to #1 on the USA billboards following the release of their first album on which it was recorded.
Throughout his career with The Doors, Morrison recorded half a dozen different studio albums. Unlike many other rock stars of his time, Morrison wasn’t just a one-hit wonder; all six of his group’s studio albums were widely praised by critics and fans alike. Morrison is often regarded as one of the most iconic and influential rock stars of all time.
Morrison often sought to differentiate himself from the crowd through his fashion choices. From his early days as the lead singer of The Doors, Morrison often sported genuine leather pants along with button-up shirts and the occasional leather jacket. He wasn’t alone with his fashion choices, however, as many other rock stars embraced a similar style. Nonetheless, Morrison is often viewed as a major influencer of both rock music and rock fashion, with people still mimicking his choice of fashion today.
Like Elvis Presley, we also offer the same style leather pants worn by the rock legend Jim Morrison, which you can find here. These are the same style of leather pants that Morrison wore while covering “The Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl.” And they are also made of the highest quality PURE Napa, with custom sizing offered at no additional charge.
Getting the Right Measurements
Whether you prefer the Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, or any other style of leather pants offered at LeatherCult, you’ll want to specify the appropriate measurements. As previously mentioned, we offer custom sizing on all leather pants at no additional charge. This means you don’t have to worry about your leather pants not fitting right. As long as you specify the correct measurements, you’ll receive the perfect fit. This alone is one of the many reasons why so many people prefer buying their leather pants from us instead of a local retail or department store.
In Conclusion
There are three measurements you’ll need to provide when ordering leather pants: the thigh, knee and leg bottom. Keep in mind that you can achieve different fits by specifying different measurements. If you want a boot-cut fit for your leather pants, for instance, you should provide a measurement of roughly 1.5 inches greater than your actual knee measurements. For a tapered fit, make sure the leg bottom measurement is smaller than the knee.