The Best Lightweight Leather Jackets for Men Spring/Summer 2024
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The Best Lightweight Leather Jackets for Men Spring/Summer 2024
Men’s Style Guide
While traditionally associated with cooler months, our meticulously crafted jackets effortlessly transition into spring and summer wardrobes, allowing men to exude style and sophistication year-round. Designed with premium quality materials and unparalleled craftsmanship, our lightweight leather jackets are the perfect fusion of comfort, versatility, and elegance, making them a staple for the modern gentleman seeking to elevate their ensemble with a touch of timeless sophistication.
This blog post will cover the best lightweight leather jackets for men to wear this spring/summer 2024, coupled with a few pieces of men’s style advice to help you wear them as expertly as they were made.
Inspiration:
What is the best leather jacket a man can wear during spring or summer?
Wear Lambskin leather or suede during spring and summer, as these are the lightest weight materials with the highest quality. While leather jackets are typically associated with colder climates, this is especially true when they are made with heavier materials such as cowhide, bison, deer or horsehide. These jackets are made for challenging conditions and can serve as workwear/outdoorsmanship accessories. Here are some tips for wearing the right leather for your climate:
What is the best leather jacket to wear for summer? The best kind of leather jacket to wear during summer is a lambskin leather jacket with a poly-cotton blend or 100% cotton lining.
Is top grain or full grain leather better for summer? While top grain may be lighter weight, for versatility purposes full grain leather is better all-around to wear for all seasons, as it is more durable and longer lasting.
Is suede or leather better in the summer? Suede is the best material to wear for summer, as leather retains more heat. Additionally, the more delicate porous split-grain of suede is lighter weight, breathable, and cooler than leather.
With all this in mind, we are proud to present our picks for the best leather and suede jackets for men to wear this spring/summer 2024.
Best Spring/Summer Suede Jacket for men:
The Rufino Moto Jacket in Maple or Cocoa Suede
Why we love it:
This classic silhouette comes with modern vibrancy when crafted in this lambskin suede. The Rufino Moto jacket is a timeless style, that can refresh your collection in either of these color options.
The lightweight materials make this an easy to wear jacket, with desert and coastal inspiration. We recommend the maple color reference for those who live in areas with more sunshine, while the cocoa makes for a great companion on those clouded windy days.
During the spring and summer, these two jackets serve best during sunny days between 50-70°F.
Best Spring/Summer Leather Jacket for men:
The Hidalgo Leather Harrington Jacket in Chocolate or Black Lambskin
Why we love it:
This is lightweight leather at its’ finest, serving the man who knows where he’s going. The slimmer silhouette is complimented by this full grain lambskin that offers a supple touch to the hand with a lightweight aspect to the wear.
Deriving inspiration from city living and metropolitan sensibilities, the chocolate version will best avoid the heat, while the black reference will keep your nights warm when the breeze hits the rooftop bar.
During spring and summer, the hidalgo jacket is best worn on colder nights and brisk days with temperatures between 49-68°F. It is especially helpful to block the wind with it’s standing collar and can handle a light rain.
Closing Notes:
As we transition from the cooler months to the warmer seasons, incorporating luxury leather and suede jackets into our spring and summer wardrobes can add an element of sophistication and style. Whether you opt for a classic Hidalgo, or a versatile suede Rufino, investing in high-quality pieces will help you embrace the luxurious textures, rich colors, and impeccable tailoring all season long. A few final tips for wearing suede and leather jackets during the spring/summer months are as follows:
Style in a cool and classic way: the best match for any jacket is the right shirt, pair any of our selections with a lightweight linen button up or a classic style polo for style success. Additional points for a vintage style knitted polo.
Matching loafers elevate the look: bringing together your no-show socks with loafers in similar color references will bring cohesive aesthetics to your high quality clothing. For the Rufino, try the 9515 Double Tone Loafer and for the Hidalgo try the 300-02 Brown Classic or the 300-01 in Black to put the luxury in leisure.
Looking for a more casual expression? Be one of the few who own our Rivera Flight Jacket or try the Mixed Media Noel Bomber that pair best with casual styles such as jeans and luxury basics.
It’s a pleasure to provide you with our selection and style tips for spring/summer 2024. Our family has crafted leather goods for 3 generations and have worn leather goods for just as long. We proudly wear all our products as part of our family business and as part of the larger J.L. Rocha Community, comprised of discerning men who appreciate family, quality, and legacy - we wish you a summer of phenomenal memories.
Thank you/gracias