Retro leather jackets, the ultimate look for 2011
Sep 18, 2011
WHEN it comes to retro fashion, nothing beats a vintage leather jacket paired with blue jeans and dark boots on a cool weekend evening in the city.
By Gilbert Kidimu
WHEN it comes to retro fashion, nothing beats a vintage leather jacket paired with blue jeans and dark boots on a cool weekend evening in the city.
It is about leather jackets topping this year’s fashion in different shades and designs. To be exact, the leather craze reached mall in your neighbourhood.
Leather tops the list of trendy jackets for this year, it is versatile and classic.
You can find leather jackets in various shapes and sizes. Different lengths such as trench coat, knee and three-quarter are more popular .
Popular colours for leather jackets are the traditional black and brown, both available in vintage leather.
Leather blazers are usually single-breasted, with three buttons and should fall right below the hips.
The length of the jacket you choose should depend on your body type, height, style and taste.
If your dress code is business casual attire, you can wear a leather blazer rather than a woollen sports jacket.
It is even has a sleek touch for a romantic night out with her.
A man rocking a leather jacket with a button-down shirt, tie, dark jeans, a man bag and dark shoes with a pair of aviator sunglasses for flair is the ultimate 2011 look.
Retro and classic leather styles, which were made popular in the 1970s are distinguished by their close to the body fit and stylish collars, pockets and zippers have a made a grand comeback.
These leather jackets have been a cultural icon since the early 20th century when they were first made popular as aviation jackets. Fashion lovers thus began wearing leather jackets, which are now a staple of any trendy man’s wardrobe.
Even square-shaped leather bomber jackets have made their return. And motorcycle jackets are once again high on the stalls.
A genuine retro leather jacket costs between sh100,000 and sh400,000 while a second-hand could go for sh50,000 or even less, depending on your negotiating prowess.
WHEN it comes to retro fashion, nothing beats a vintage leather jacket paired with blue jeans and dark boots on a cool weekend evening in the city.
It is about leather jackets topping this year’s fashion in different shades and designs. To be exact, the leather craze reached mall in your neighbourhood.
Leather tops the list of trendy jackets for this year, it is versatile and classic.
You can find leather jackets in various shapes and sizes. Different lengths such as trench coat, knee and three-quarter are more popular .
Popular colours for leather jackets are the traditional black and brown, both available in vintage leather.
Leather blazers are usually single-breasted, with three buttons and should fall right below the hips.
The length of the jacket you choose should depend on your body type, height, style and taste.
If your dress code is business casual attire, you can wear a leather blazer rather than a woollen sports jacket.
It is even has a sleek touch for a romantic night out with her.
A man rocking a leather jacket with a button-down shirt, tie, dark jeans, a man bag and dark shoes with a pair of aviator sunglasses for flair is the ultimate 2011 look.
Retro and classic leather styles, which were made popular in the 1970s are distinguished by their close to the body fit and stylish collars, pockets and zippers have a made a grand comeback.
These leather jackets have been a cultural icon since the early 20th century when they were first made popular as aviation jackets. Fashion lovers thus began wearing leather jackets, which are now a staple of any trendy man’s wardrobe.
Even square-shaped leather bomber jackets have made their return. And motorcycle jackets are once again high on the stalls.
A genuine retro leather jacket costs between sh100,000 and sh400,000 while a second-hand could go for sh50,000 or even less, depending on your negotiating prowess.