Men's biker jacket: types and choices

Men's biker jacket is a legendary jacket for bikers and brutal rock music lovers. It is she who is considered the embodiment of masculinity, self-confidence. Studying the review of denim and leather biker jackets, classic and winter models, you can understand that the choice of these wardrobe items is much wider than it is commonly believed. Today, leather jackets are no longer just a detail of an image, but a part of the history of urban fashion. But few people know what they can be worn with besides traditional T-shirts, T-shirts, and leather pants.

The men's biker jacket is a traditional biker jacket that looks pretty brutal. For sewing its classic version, real horse, bovine, goat, pork skin is used. Modern options are made from leatherette, vinyl, denim and other materials. This jacket got its name due to the peculiarities of the cut: it is characterized by a narrowed waistline and an oblique cut of the front slats, connected by a zipper fastener.

The zipper of the biker jacket in the men's version runs from the left hip to the opposite shoulder. It is wide enough, made of metal and has the informal name "tractor" in youth circles. The cut of this garment bears a resemblance to the uniforms of the military used during the American Civil War.

Among the distinctive features of biker jackets are:

• use of leather with a thickness of 1-6 mm;
• the presence of a lining;
• a narrowed waistline, most often complemented by a belt with a buckle;
• adjustable size range;
• the presence of folds of material on the back;
• elongated sleeve with zippers at the wrists;
• asymmetrical arrangement of the zipper;
• overlap the front of the jacket;
• the presence of 3 pockets with a zipper and 1 smaller one with a button;
• use of metal fittings.

The jacket, today known in Russia as a leather jacket, is originally called perfecto. This is the name Irwin Shot gave her in 1928. Schott, a firm of immigrants from Russia, was the first to invent and patented a unique oblique cut of leather outerwear. The reason for such experiments was very prosaic: the zipper fasteners of that time were not very high quality, they did not withstand intense loads. The new cut option solved this problem, and at the same time provided the wardrobe with an attractive brutal appearance.

The first perfecto jackets appeared in 1928 and were used mainly for the needs of power structures - the army, the police. Schott is still one of the largest suppliers of uniforms in the United States. However, world fame came to these jackets a little later. In the 40s of the XX century, the company released its most popular model One star, also known as the Perfecto 613. A decade later, the Perfecto 618 came into fashion, without the star decoration.

The popularization of the leather jacket was its appearance on the movie screens. The image of the freedom-loving man, created by Marlon Brando in the 1953 film Savage, made the leather jacket with asymmetrical closure a real manifesto for those who are used to going against the rules. Truckers and representatives of musical culture began to wear it.

Many former pilots and military personnel, having retired, switched to motorcycles and took a fresh look at uniform jackets.Brutal men at Harley-Davidson noticed that the thickened elbow pads, shoulder pads and full-fledged arm protection from shoulder to wrist protected the body well when falling. In the absence of special motorcycle equipment, this became a good argument in favor of popularizing the leather jacket in the biker environment.

Since the 60s, the production of leather jackets has gone through a revolution, as a result of which, instead of horse skins, they began to use bovine skins. Modern inexpensive leather jackets are completely made of pigskin, the thickest, coarse and fragile.

The service life of a biker jacket is calculated in decades, but only if the material for its manufacture is selected correctly. The most short-lived can be called fabric options and those made of artificial leather.

Denim jackets with asymmetric zip are chosen by men who prefer free style of clothing. The high density of weaving of threads in the structure of the material makes it possible to guarantee a sufficiently long service life of denim leather jackets - up to 3-5 years. Cotton fabric is breathable but not moisture resistant. In the winter version, denim is insulated using modern materials, supplied with a lining or liner, and a hood. Such a jacket is no longer a biker's accessory, but an element of urban style in clothing.

Artificial leather is a good solution when it comes to caring for the environment. This material is based on elastic polymer substances and a fabric base. Outwardly, in texture and softness, leatherette can be quite similar to natural leather. The differences will be in the details: durability, aesthetics, maintainability.

Genuine leather is a material that has all the advantages for the production of leather jackets. This is exactly the classic solution that allows you to provide sufficient wearing comfort and durability of products. But there are subtleties. Among the used options for genuine leather, there are various types of it.

1. Pork. The roughest and loosest. Not very durable compared to other types of leather, but generally quite durable. A jacket made of this material will last from 2 to 5 seasons without losing presentability.
2. Veal or sheep. Quite soft, elastic leather, suitable for creating leather jackets for everyday wear. Provides a good fit.
3. Goat. A dense, rather thick variety of genuine leather. It is used for sewing all-weather leather jackets, including biker jackets.
4. Bovine and buffalo. Material for the production of high-class leather jackets. Such products are expensive, differ in rigidity and density, and are worn for decades without loss of functionality and shape. This is the option chosen by motorcycle enthusiasts.
5. Horse. A rare option today, although initially leather jackets were made from horse skins. It is worth considering that in terms of strength and density, such jackets simply have no equal.

The traditional men's colors of the leather jacket are black and brown, typical of genuine leather. These colors fit well with almost any style, and go well with jeans, plain and colored clothing. Black is considered more versatile, classic, it is often used as a base. This jacket will look good on a walk and a date, at a party or on a trip around the city.

Brown version of the beloved Rocket jacket - an option for notorious mods. In shades of dark chocolate, it can be worn by adults, mature men - in this case, the jacket will emphasize the brutality of the image. Cocoa, cappuccino, reddish-brown colors are chosen by younger people. In this case, you can combine a jacket with a diagonal zipper with brighter clothes, add elements of an informal style to it and at the same time look attractive.

White biker jacket is a rather controversial choice., but it is quite acceptable if this color is chosen as the basic one in the wardrobe. In this case, the jacket must necessarily be leather or eco-leather, rather soft, with a fit at the waist. You can combine it with white chinos, jumpers, chunky knit sweaters, black turtlenecks or sky blue things. White rough shoes, sneakers, and even slip-ons are suitable as shoes. It all depends on the specific image and the case on which the exit will take place.

The red biker jacket is not only an element of style, but also a completely functional wardrobe item. It is better to wear such a bright version for men with a contrasting appearance: owners of dark skin, dark hair and eyes. The choice of color can be either towards radical scarlet, or closer to cherry or wine.

The biker jacket is one of those things that never go out of style. But over the years, this wardrobe item has still undergone some evolution and today it looks quite different from what it was 90 years ago. Among the current and stylish models of such jackets, you can find classic and fitted, summer and winter options. Some of the models are among the most popular.

• Moto. Classic biker jacket with elbow protection and ultra-durable leather. Reliably protects from bad weather, in the event of a fall, saves from injury.

• Fitted. It can have an elastic band on the bottom edge or a special belt with a buckle. This model is suitable for slightly overweight men and will help balance the figure. The oblique zipper in this case will also work to create more correct body proportions.

• Winter. Depending on the version, it can be a suede jacket with a sheepskin inside or a leather model trimmed with fur only in the collar and on the sleeves. In addition, there are winter biker jackets, which use a synthetic lining to provide additional thermal insulation.

• Armless. The jacket in this design turns into a leather vest. This is an attribute of punk rock, a certain subculture, and it's not worth experimenting with an image in a leather vest just like that.

• With a hood. Usually it is removable, fabric, but you can find models with leather additions. The presence of a hood saves a man from the need to select a headdress for a jacket.

• With spikes. Metal decor is relevant for certain subcultures. A jacket in this style will be of interest to fans of punk or heavy music. This is a rather aggressive version of self-expression that requires a certain amount of brutality and charisma.

• Fringed. This format is quite popular in pop culture. However, in everyday life, the presence of fringe on the shoulders, chest, jacket sleeves looks rather strange. It will be difficult to combine such a wardrobe detail with a casual look.

• With embroidery on the back. The tradition of decorating leather jackets with drawings is quite understandable. Bikers put the emblems of their clubs on the back of their leather jackets.

When choosing a biker jacket, it is important to pay attention to a number of points, allowing you to find the item that is optimal in size and quality.

• The size. Biker jackets belong to the category of clothing for which the fit is very important. The jacket should not be too bulky, long or too tight. The sleeves should reach to the wrist or the middle of the rib of the palm, the belt should be in the waist area.

• Brand. The Rocket jacket was originally manufactured by Schott. Today, its products in Russia can only be found in vintage second-hand shops or at online auctions. However, modern brands create equally high-quality Perfecto leather jackets. Among the leaders are Loeve, Gucci, Balmain.

• Model. If you do not plan to attend bike rallies, spend most of the time in the saddle of a motorcycle or have fun at rock concerts, it is better to choose a leather jacket without unnecessary decorative elements in the form of rivets or three-dimensional embroidery. Sleeveless jackets are also best left to models on the catwalks.

• Budget. A leather jacket in its classic design is a jacket that is purchased once in a lifetime and worn for decades. If the plans for this part of the fashionable wardrobe do not extend so far, you can give preference to high-quality leatherette and happily carry the jacket for 2-3 years. In any case, a genuine leather item will not be cheap.

Deciding what to combine a biker jacket with in everyday or solemn looks is quite simple if you pay enough attention to the combination of details. A wardrobe item such as a men's leather jacket is in good harmony with different styles of clothing. Among the most popular solutions is its use in combination with informal wardrobe elements. You can wear a biker jacket with chinos or skinny skinny pants, jeans, complementing the image with a T-shirt, T-shirt, sweatshirt.

In everyday life, you can use the most simple but attractive combinations. Bulky chunky knit sweaters, a turtleneck in contrasting shades with a high neck in combination with tight-fitting trousers, rough boots are in good harmony with the look of a free artist. A white long T-shirt, skinny black jeans and a matching jacket will suit a young man with a thin build.

The biker jacket also fits into the office dress code, if it is not too strict. In this case, you can wear a long sleeve shirt or a jumper under the jacket, choose khaki, beige, gray pants. The resulting image will be bright, but not overly free.

Color options for jackets can be combined with cargo or military pants - they will add to the image of composure and at the same time masculinity. From above, you can put on a shirt in a large or small cage. Fashionable shoes or "Oxfords" will complement the look. If you want to collect incongruous elements, you can put on a white shirt with a narrow tie-cord, narrow trousers made of dense fabric under the leather jacket.

You can add dynamism to casual men's looks when paired with a rough leather jacket with a simple white T-shirt and brown leather or suede outerwear. This look is best combined with snow-white sneakers and loose blue jeans. Putting on a jumper instead of a T-shirt, you can get a more strict and versatile set.