What Do Leather Jackets Go With?
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What Do Leather Jackets Go With?
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Leather jackets hold significant cultural symbolism for men beyond mere clothing. They are often linked to a sense of rebellion and individuality, evoking images of iconic figures like Marlon Brando and James Dean.
Leather jackets exude masculinity, toughness, and an air of confidence, making them a symbol of ruggedness and adventure. Beyond fashion, leather jackets are associated with motorcycle culture, embodying a sense of freedom and rebellion on the open road. They have also been connected to various subcultures, such as rockers, punks, and greasers, further solidifying their place as a timeless and versatile garment in men's fashion.
Much like grain spirits, such as whiskey and scotches, leather jackets have gone beyond their original associations and entered a new realm of luxurious sophistication. This blog post will explore the various cultural artifacts that go with leather jackets for men across our handcrafted selection and traditionally masculine pairings. Explore our gallery of suggestions as well as our tips below.
What Clothing Goes with a Leather Jacket?
When it comes to pairing your look with a leather jacket, consider your personal style in conjunction with the fit and formality that you wish to achieve. Across our unique selection, we carry silhouettes and materials that encapsulate a wide range of luxurious leather menswear, here is a brief series of tips for selecting your clothing when wondering what goes with a leather jacket:
Formal Clothing that Goes with a Leather Jacket
A leather jacket is not a suit, and does not replace the timeless elegance as such - instead it carries with it a refined formality due to the complex richness attributed to the creation of leather skins as well as the variation in designs, silhouettes, and materials utilized. When it comes to wearing formal clothing with leather jackets, opt for an elegantly designed lambskin jacket, paired with a well tailored dress shirt and slacks, a tie is optional, but should always be understated.
Business Casual Clothing that Goes with a Leather Jacket
Business casual is a state of mind, and a sense of importance. Highly important, and powerful meetings should retain their formal suited attire; but if you work with a convivial set of shareholders, you can opt for a more business casual look for in office meetings or out of office summits. Business casual clothing that go with leather jackets are collared shirts such as polos or oxford shirts, and business casual pants are chinos, khakis, or textured/patterned dress pants. Note that proper balance is key for business casual dress, so consider lambskin, deerskin, or calfskin leather/suede for these occasions in more modern silhouettes.
Casual Clothing that Goes with a Leather Jacket
Casual clothing and leather jackets have gone together for decades, with the original symbolism of rebellion and motorcycle culture, they are a pair made in heaven. When considering casual clothing that goes with a leather jacket, keep things light with a classic t-shirt or v-neck paired with a calfskin or cowhide leather/suede jacket - you can also tame down a luxurious lambskin through this t-shirt combo. A good rule of thumb is to keep your blacks monochrome, pairing black denim with a black t-shirt and a black leather jacket, while all other colors can utilize white as a base. We love the Maple Suede Rufino paired with a classic white Tee, and traditional blue denim - brought together by boots or loafers.
What Else Goes with a Leather Jacket?
As varied as leather jackets are, all things go with a leather jacket if you find a true passion within them. However, there are some stand-out categories that we believe exemplify the quality of leather and the quality of the man, below you’ll find our thoughts on the culturally significant pairings for leather jackets.
Accessories that go with leather jackets:
A belt, as well as shoes/boots/loafers are of course always needed when wearing a leather jacket. Keeping similar materials can be an easy way to create a cohesive and put together look. However, other accessories can expand and elevate your style by pairing them correctly. A formal look can be achieved through a high quality watch and scarf, while varying the materials as well as the design can accentuate the style you wish to portray. For example: a carbon fiber watch gives off the sense of a rugged and sportier look, while a titanium case and black leather strap create a more formal aesthetic. Similarly, a solid color cashmere or linen scarf can elevate a cold-city or coastal breeze look, while adding patterns can add casual flare for friendlier occasions.
Other artifacts that go with leather jackets:
These suggestions are merely opinionated pairings that are traditionally associated with leather jackets. We believe that any man who wears a leather jacket should have fine tastes and a personal sense of individual discernment, therefore - while these suggestions may ring true to you, they can not encapsulate the unique light you bring to this world. Here are some pairings we find commonly in men with a love for leather jackets:
High End Spirits: scotch, tequila, whiskey, vodka and wine are all crafted with diligence and expertise in addition to being accented through the wooden barrels. Similar to vegetable tanning (which also takes place in wooden barrels) this makes leather jackets the perfect pair for high end spirits as the crafting process creates a harmony of love for the finer details.
Classic Cars/Motorcycles: racing history has been made in leather, from the original jackets of the Monaco grand prix to the cafe racer style. Men who love handcrafted leather jackets often appreciate the value of working with your hands and the rush of the open road. Just as leather is rugged and maleable for any adventure, the right vehicle will take you to the open road and inspire the same sense of the good life as your jacket.
Luxury Vacations/Occasions: the finer things entice our senses, they create a complete experience. The same way that a leather jacket shows quality through the fit, hand feel, smell, and hardware; a luxury vacation or luxury occasions such as a dinner date, party, or premier are the perfect pairs for men who love leather — these wholistic experiences simply elevate life through luxurious envelopment.
Classic Sporting: a man who loves leather also appreciates the strength and honor of a life well lived. The exertion of sporting events will often excite the classic man in the same way. Across our travels and personal preferences, we’ve found that men who love leather also appreciate sport: be that Formula 1 Racing, Polo, Football and Futbol, boxing, or any traditional sporting sense wherein passion reigns.
Closing Notes
These are only a few of the pairings that come to mind when we consider those like us who love leather. We would love to hear your experiences, tastes, and preferences when it comes to what pairs best with leather jackets so we can pass them on to our entire community. Share your perfect leather jacket pairings below in the comments or on our social media, your support and insights are always appreciated as we expand our community of discerning gentleman who appreciate the finer things. As a final note, remember that the best pair for any leather jacket is a man with confidence, honor, and a strong understanding of the legacy they will leave behind.
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