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Leather Jacket Guides
Straightforward guides to leather jackets: fit, leather types, care and styling. Written by the team that makes every jacket to order.
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BurgundyHow to Wear Burgundy Leather: Jackets, Coats and Skirts
How to wear burgundy leather: the colours that suit it, oxblood vs wine vs cherry, outfits for jackets, trench coats, blazers and skirts, plus...
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ColourThe Best Leather Jacket Colours for Men (and What to Wear Them With)
Black and brown are the easiest leather jacket colours for men, with burgundy, dark green, tan and grey as natural next steps. Here is...
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Brown leatherHow to Wear a Brown Leather Jacket: A Women's Style Guide
Treat a brown leather jacket as a warm neutral and wear it with cream, camel, denim or black. Here is how to choose a...
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CareSuede vs Leather Jacket: The Differences and Which to Buy
Smooth leather is tougher and easier to live with; suede is softer and more relaxed. Here is how they differ and how to choose...
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fit guideHow Should a Leather Jacket Fit? A Guide for Men and Women
How a leather jacket should fit at the shoulders, chest, sleeves and length, for men and women, plus how fit changes by style and...
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BlazersLeather Jacket vs Blazer, Bomber or Puffer: Which Should You Wear?
Leather jacket, blazer, bomber, puffer or denim? Compare warmth, smartness and lifespan, and see where leather fits smart casual, business and formal dress codes.
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biker jacketsBiker vs Café Racer Jacket: Which Leather Jacket Should You Choose?
Biker or café racer? How the two classic leather jackets differ in zip, collar, fit and feel, and how to choose the right one...
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Buying guideIs a Real Leather Jacket Worth It? Price, Lifespan and Value
What drives the price of a real leather jacket, how long it lasts, cost per wear, real vs faux, what to check before buying...
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Fashion HistoryThe History of the Leather Jacket: From Aviators to Icons
How the leather jacket went from flying gear and the Type A-2 to the Perfecto, Brando, punk and the catwalk.
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