Leather jackets ‘bomb’ the runways!
The leather jacket is one of the outstanding pieces of outerwear for men this spring. Every year fashion houses are motivated to include leather jackets in their collections as they remain timeless and classic. The versatile item can signal attitude, heritage or unfiltered masculinity. The must-have leather jacket this season is the bomber, in black.
NATURAL SKIN
Leather jackets as we know them gained popularity in the early 1900s. Manufacturers used animal skins, mostly from lamb, buffalo, goat, and calf, Store Manager at Gucci. Goatskin is a popular choice for most luxury brands, and is recognizable by its pebbly grain. Goatskin is softer, lighter, and more flexible than cowhide. It is durable and wears in well, becoming more supple and better-looking as the years go by. Lambskin is the most luxurious of leather. It is soft and supple. It has a rich texture and is quite versatile, creating a chic leather jacket. It is naturally very lightweight and creates a jacket that can be worn year-round, whatever the season.
