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How to buy and wear a leather jacket
WORDS: Jonah WaterhousePRODUCER: Saskia Tillers
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When you really think about it, there are few wardrobe items that stand the test of time as well as the leather jacket.
And while a good one will set your wallet back a fair bit,  it will also make you stand out in a room of more subtly-dressed gentlemen.
How to buy a leather jacket
As with many cool investment pieces, you can either go vintage or brand-new when purchasing.
While leather jackets can look good a little oversized, ideally they’re worn fitted, so have your measuring tape ready to check it will fit perfectly.
How to wear a leather jacket
They’ll look as perfect with a dress shirt as they would with a white t-shirt, jeans and some cool boots. Essentially any outfit, when worn with a leather jacket, looks bloody cool.
This is a brand new version of Acne’s iconic biker jacket. Throw it on with a beat-up pair of ripped jeans and you’ll look like a literal rockstar.
The investment
Acne Studios biker jacket, $2,230 from Ssense
A simple black pure slim-fitting leather zip-up with a button-up collar. Ideal for most occasions, and can be paired with maximalist pieces or more simply with black jeans.
Oxford Carlo black leather jacket, $599 from The Iconic
The 'wear everywhere'
This patchwork version adds more character to the typical leather jacket silhouette. Try wearing with jeans, work pants, or even high-waisted pleats and dress shoes.
The unique one
Anderson Bell brown leather jacket, $1,120 from Ssense
James Dean, eat your heart out.
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