History Of The Leather Jacket

History Of The Leather Jacket

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Earlier this week I showed you a look wearing my favorite leather jacket.ย  I wanted to continue writing a bit more about leather jackets and a brief history on them. ย Also I wanted to share with you some of my favorite leather jacket street style looks and some great leather jacket deals from Nordstrom.

Here are some interesting facts on the history of leather jackets:

  • In early 1900โ€™s brown leather flight jackets were worn by aviators and members of military.
  • During WWII they became known as the โ€œBomber Jacketโ€.
  • In 1928 Irving Schott designed the first motorcycle jacket and sold it for $5.50 (thatโ€™s right) at a Harley Davidson store in NYC.
  • In 1953 the leather motorcycle jacket reached iconic status after Marlon Brando wore it in the movie โ€œThe Wild Oneโ€.
  • Soon after James Dean followed by wearing his famous leather jacket in โ€œRebel Without A Causeโ€ making it the ultimate symbol of cool.
  • In 1960โ€™s this cool factor continued with Steve McQueen wearing his leather jacket with his famous aviator sunglasses.
  • โ€œThe Fonzโ€ from Happy Days continued the tradition in 1970โ€™s with wearing his famous leather jacket that is now on display at Smithsonian Institute.
  • The 80โ€™s brought the punk rock look with Blondie and Billy Idol decorating their leather jackets with studs and safety pins.

Today leather jackets are included in all the fashion shows and stores at many different price points and I think I can easily say that almost every woman and man will have at least one leather jacket in their life time.

Below I have picked some of my favorite street style looks showing how different women wear leather jackets.ย  I have also selected some of my favorite leather jackets from Nordstrom that are on sale right now in case you are looking for a leather jacket.

To view the leather jackets on the Nordstrom website – Simply click the image of the jacket.

Black Faux Leather Double Breasted Jacketย 

History of the leather jacket -Street style 1Black Faux Leather Double Breasted Jacketย 

History of the leather jacket -Street style 2 (2)

Black Faux Leather Double Breasted Jacketย 

Black Faux Leather Double Breasted Jacketย History of the leather jacket -Street style 3Black Faux Leather Double Breasted Jacketย 

History of the leather jacket -Street style #4Check out all our New Jackets HEREย 

History of the leather jacket -Street style # 5

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Below Are My Picks From The Nordstrom Website – A Few Are On SALE

 

History of the leather jacket -1. Nordstrom
Treasure & Bond Leather Jacket – Click The Image Above To See This Jacket At Nordstrom

 

History of the leather jacket -2. Norstrom
Bernado – 4 Pocket Leather Jacket – Click The Image Above To See This Jacket At Nordstrom

 

History of the leather jacket -3. Nordstrom
Tahari Leather Jacket – Click The Image Above To See This Jacket At Nordstrom

 

History of the leather jacket -4. Nordstrom
LaMarque Leather Jacket – Click The Image Above To See This Jacket At Nordstrom

 

History of the leather jacket -5. Nordstrom
Ellen Tracy Lambskin Leather – Click The Image Above To See This Jacket At Nordstrom

 

 

 

Comments

44 responses to “History Of The Leather Jacket”

  1. Susan Jeffries Avatar

    You are convincing me that I need to add several jackets to my wardrobe! This is another!! A good leather jacket goes with nearly everything! Susan

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Susan,
      Yay…I am glad you are starting to like jackets more ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for stopping by.

  2. Jess Avatar

    Love this, ad love the examples you provided with jeans, dresses, pretty flowing skirts, they are versatile, and there are so many lovely ones with various shapes, lots to choose from. Is your black one the tahari one with the larger flap front? I mostly wear leather jackers here in Charlotte as there isnt as much of a need for winter coats. I need to bring out my Mackage leather jacket and wear it on the blog sometime. I loved yours. great post, Nora!
    from the link up,
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jess,
      I am glad this was helpful to you ๐Ÿ™‚ my leather jacket is a BCBG but its about five years old so its not available anymore. The closest thing I could find to it was the Tahari one. Mackage make some great leather jackets so you should definetly get yours out. Thank you so much for stopping by.

  3. Dawn Lucy Avatar

    What a fun facts about leather jackets! Thanks so much for sharing and especially for linking up with FUN FASHION FRIDAY! Love that reddish brown leather jacket at Nordstorm!
    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Dawn,
      Thank you for the link up opportunity and I am glad you liked this post!

  4. Mary Moffat Johansson Avatar
    Mary Moffat Johansson

    Love your blog and your personal style!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Mary,
      Thank you so much!

  5. Jan McCarthy Avatar

    loved learning more about the beloved leather jacket!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jan,
      Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it!

  6. C.K. @ 50 Days of No Grey Avatar

    Great roundup of leather jackets! You’ve given me some ideas on how to wear mine more often.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi C.K.
      Thank you, I am glad you like it!

  7. Kaley Avatar

    Love your picks of leather jacket styles! I don’t know what I would do without mine!

    xoxo

    Kaley

    My Closet Life Blog

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Kaley,
      Thank you for stopping by!

  8. Tina Bradley Avatar

    I adore leather jackets (I own seven of them, myself)! Great post! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Tina,
      Thank you so much!

  9. Ada Avatar

    So many gorgeous jackets and so much inspiration fashion-wise, WOW. Thanks for sharing Nora and Happy Monday!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Ada,
      Thank you so much for stopping by!

  10. ASHLEY Avatar

    I need to go buy a leather jacket NOW!!! So much cute inspiration…thanks!
    xx,
    Ashley | Raspberry Glow

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Ashley,
      I am glad I could help! thanks for stopping by.

  11. lorna mai Avatar

    There are so many varieties of leather jackets, I tend to stick to the same design always. I love the red one in the pictures.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lorna mai,
      I am glad you liked one, thank you for stopping by.

  12. Nicolene Richards Avatar

    There is something sleek about a leather jacket with a maxi dress, giving it quite the edge. Nice post, and good timing as I just bought a Black leather jacket to wear with a leopard print maxi dress!
    Great post!
    FF

  13. Lanae Bond Avatar

    Great post! I always loved leather jackets and you make me love them even more!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lanae,
      Thank you so much!

  14. Amy Ann Avatar
    Amy Ann

    Leather jackets are such a classic piece!

    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Amy,
      I totally agree! thanks for stopping by.

  15. Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life Avatar

    I love leather jackets. Definitely a classic worth having one or more of in your wardrobe!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Ingrid,
      I totally agree, thank you for stopping by!

  16. Mrs C Avatar

    I LOVE leather jackets and ehem, I live in the desert. It doesn’t make sense right? But I love them so much I have a few in my closet. I made some outrages purchase on a couple of Balenciaga Moto jackets which honestly, I don’t regret regardless. The quality of the leather is just divine. Texture is buttery and smell is yummy! Everytime I open my closet, the smell of it is just overwhelming… that reminds, I have to take them out!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Wow that Balenciaga moto jacket sounds amazing, and it is a classic you can always wear. I’m glad I reminded you about them! Thanks for stopping by.

  17. Christina at SWEET HAUTE Avatar

    Thank you for linking up at Fashion Cache Friday with your history lesson, I really love the 4th jacket:)
    Come link up this week!!
    http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2015/01/fashion-cache-friday-5.html

    ~Be Sweet
    Christina at
    SWEET HAUTE

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Christina,
      Thank you for stopping by!

  18. Jill Avatar

    It so interesting to read about the history behind the jacket! That burgundy jacket over the maxi dress is gorgeous! Loving all of these Nordstrom picks too!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jill,
      I am glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by!

  19. life as our little family Avatar

    You can’t beat a leather jacket. Love how versatile they are. Thank you for linking up with #StreetStyleSunday

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Thank you for stopping by!

  20. Rachel from Redcliffe Style Avatar

    I love a leather jacket. I love all the looks you’re showing. Gorgeous! Rachel x

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Rachel,
      Thank you!

  21. Mama and More aka Zaz Avatar

    I love my black Maje leather jacket, have worn my Joseph petrol blue biker jacket to death, and have a grey leather jacket tucked away alongside my brown leather swing coat – yep, I’m absolutely with you! Love a bit of fashion history, thank you so much for sharing it on #allaboutyou – Pinned!

  22. Tameka Avatar

    Every wardrobe needs a leather jacket. Thanks for linking up at Who’s Wearing What Wednesdays at Pastries, Pumps and Pi!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Tameka,
      I totally agree, thanks for stopping by!

    2. Letty Marshall Avatar
      Letty Marshall

      Being a biker girl I totally agree with that. I can literally live up to my death in these leather jackets.

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