Biker jackets
At the word “biker”, the image of a brutal man in a powerful Harley-Davidson, with a beard and a bandage on his head and without fail in a leather jacket, emerges in front of his eyes. This picture, ultimately, is true, since bikers most of the time go in leather jackets and summer is no exception.
Leather biker jacket is not only a convenient thing that can be used for different occasions. This is an essential attribute that can tell a lot about a person and his belonging to a particular subculture.
Features and a bit of history
The history of the modern biker jacket dates back to the 50s of the last century. Originally served as a uniform jacket for American pilots. At that time, American aircraft that took part in the Korean War were not yet equipped with pressurized cabs, so the pilots needed special clothing that could protect them from the wind and negative external factors. It was then that a special jacket was created for military pilots: a fitted jacket, made of thick leather, with long sleeves and clasps on the wrist, reliably protected its owners from the weather.
So the world was enriched with the most popular jacket in the future - a unique one-of-a-kind "leather jacket".
The main characteristics of biker jackets include:
- skin thickness. It should be in the range of 1.2-1.6 mm. It is this factor that determines the protective properties of such a product;
- unique cut, the possibility of additional fixation of the belt and cuffs. At the shoulders, a biker should have as much space as possible so that nothing restricts his movement;
- inserts of reflective material - an important point on which the health and even the life of the owner of the "iron" horse often depends;
- the quality of the base material - the leather used to manufacture the biker jacket must be of the highest quality;
- Firmware, made of durable nylon thread.
Varieties
Mango - different hlyastikami on the shoulders, a collar with lapels, long sleeves, side pockets with zippers, asymmetric zipper.
Byron - allows the owner of a leather product to forget about the problems foreseen by the reduction of the ambient temperature.
Baikal - comfortable and stylish jacket will be a memorable twist in the image of a tough guy.
Biker jacket - A short leather jacket with a zipper diagonal and narrowed waist. The most popular model of leather jackets, precisely because of the slanting "zipper", she got her illustrious name.
What to wear
Leather jacket is considered a versatile product. Designers do not stop saying that the jacket with almost any outfit will look great! Especially if it is sewn in a classic style.
The biker jacket attracts a lot of people, so that it can fit into any wardrobe. Even the evening dress will play differently, if you coexist with casually draped leather jacket.
The most frequent version of everyday wear was a combination of a leather jacket with a shirt or t-shirt. Jeans, sneakers and even ankle boots with a rough heel are also appropriate for this look. Organically look with a jacket leather pants.
Stylists advise fashionable women to wear a romantic chiffon dress under a leather jacket with ballet flats and a scarf-neckband.
Camping will be comfortable if you choose sneakers and loose pants under leather outerwear, and the party will be held with a bang if you wear a leather jacket with a screaming mini-dress strewn with sequins.In any case, a leather jacket will be appropriate.
Browse popular models
Leather jacket in each style brings its own flavor. A person who has chosen such an outfit immediately becomes more confident in himself, even his posture changes. We can say that the biker jacket - saves not only from the intrigues of the weather, but also eliminates the complexes.
Male models
- Cropped jackets create the image of a strong spirit of a man who is not accustomed to inaction, but is constantly in motion.
- Models with the effect of aged leather give a special look - concise and stylish, distinguishing its owner from the crowd.
- Men's jackets made of matte or patent leather fit perfectly into the wardrobe, complementing the image of a stylish owner.
Female models
- Shorter styles - must have this season, from catchy to classic models, the range on the market of leather outerwear is huge.
- Casual and military - jackets of this style are easily combined with other types of clothing. They are suitable for different occasions. Designers recommend wearing them with asymmetrical skirts.
This year's kosukhs practically do not differ from the jackets of the past seasons. The difference lies only in the variety of additional elements.
Modern men and women appreciated the advantages of a biker jacket, as evidenced by the unprecedented sales of this stylish and very comfortable product.