The jean jacket is a staple item in men’s fashion, but many of you may find it difficult to shake off the “not quite right” feeling when you actually try it on. In this issue, we will introduce the key points for successfully wearing such a sophisticated jean jacket through specific examples of how it is worn and trivia!
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Basic knowledge of jeanjean
“jean” is an abbreviation of “jean jumper. However, “jean” is actually Japanese English, and is generally called “jean jacket” or “denim jacket” in English-speaking countries. Originally, “jean jacket” and “denim jacket” were closer to the original term, but the term “jean” has become common in Japan, partly because it is easier to pronounce.
The jean originated in the 1930s, when Levi’s began manufacturing work jackets to go with jeans. Incidentally, as is well known among denim lovers and vintage freaks, Levi’s has gradually changed the silhouette and details since the first model released in the early 1900s. They are often discussed in four categories in order of oldest to newest: ” First,” “Second,” “Third,” and “Force. It should be noted that this distinction is a designation classified for convenience by Japanese used clothing importers and is not an official name given by Levi’s. Incidentally, many brands use the ” third type ” as their design base, which is highly regarded in the fashion world.
The following is an introduction to the differences in design and specifications of each of the four types of jean jackets!
Designs and specifications vary depending on the type of jean. Next, we focus on each of the four types of jean jackets and introduce their features!
Jeans Type 1
As the name suggests, the “First Type” was designed when the first denim jacket was completed. The fringe detail is present in the front mane. In addition, the chest pocket is only on the left side of the body and is low-positioned. Another feature is the strap (cinch back) sewn into the back waistband.
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Jeans type 2 The '2nd type' with both pockets & fitted placket
“Second Model” updated from the first model. The front placket with fiddled placket detail is retained, and the pockets are positioned lower on both body parts. The straps sewn on the back waist have also been removed from the second model.
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Jeans type 3The most major design '3rd type'
The most major and most complete denim jacket The “third type” of denim jackets is the most major type of denim jacket, and is also considered to be the most complete type of denim jacket. The position of the breast pocket has been modified to be higher, giving it a more stylish impression than the 1st and 2nd types. The above points make it an urban and easy-to-use fashion item, and it is currently the most popular denim jacket design among denim jackets.
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Jeans Type 4Force Type
The 3rd type and The “4th type” is very close in appearance to the 3rd type. It is characterized by a silhouette designed to be moderately slimmer and longer in length than previous generations of jean jackets. The characteristic V-shaped slope on the front, which is seen on the third type, is designed to be gentle so that it is easy to sew. Although the above features are listed above, there are various theories as to where the 4th type begins and ends, as the 4th type appeared soon after the release of the 3rd type. For example, it is said that there is a strong theory that the “70506” with handwarmer pockets is called the 4th type. Each type is a common name to distinguish the vintage denim jacket’s age, so it is recommended to take it as a reference information.
Next, from the latest snapshots, we introduce the sophisticated denim jacket coordinates of adult men.
Sophisticated denijake outfits 1Enjoy a drekkaje style with dress wear
This is a coordination that combines items from the dress category, such as dress shirts, cotton slacks, and tassel loafers, with the casual wear jean jacket. items from the dress category such as dress shirts, cotton slacks, and tassel loafers. The combination of items with extreme characters creates a clear sense of stylishness. This is the kind of styling that is typical of the good-looking Italian man. The casual folded sleeves are also cool!
Sophisticated jean dressing 2A-line silhouette with trendy barrel leg jeans
” What are barrel leg jeans? The NEXT trend that is about to flow into men’s wear,” mentioned in the article “Barrel Leg Jeans are a trending item. Timeless denim-on-denim coordination can be updated with a modern look by incorporating this item.
Sophisticated jean dressing 3Unifying chic dark colors and competing with beautiful items
Denim jackets are, for better or worse, earthy wear, both in their origins and in their actual looks. One way to approach sophistication is to use such an item in an unconventional styling. The man in the snapshot below wears black cargo slacks and black leather sandals to create a stylish look. The dark colors used throughout the outfit give it a mode touch.
Sophisticated jean dressing 4A black top innerwear and pants coordinate has a 100% success rate
When incorporating jean jackets, there is no harm in mastering a surefire styling. The combination of a black top and black pants, like the men in the snap below, will ensure that even a light-colored denim jacket, which may seem a bit difficult to pull off, will look great.
Sophisticated jean outfit 5Luxurious denim-on-denim style
This photo was taken during the 2025 Spring/Summer Milan Fashion Week. The denim-on-denim style combines uniformly faded denim with a Fendi FF-patterned shirt as an inner layer and a pair of Autry sneakers on the feet for a casually luxurious look.
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Sophisticated Jeans Wear 6The ultimate in elegance, white denim-on-denim style
In the past, jeans were not well accepted, especially on the East Coast, because of their image as worn by workers or delinquents. In 1959, Lee released the “Lee Westerner,” the pioneer of white jeans, followed by Levi’s “White Levi’s” in 1961, which gradually became accepted by Ivy Leaguers. If you want to show your classy side, sometimes white denim is a good choice.
Sophisticated Jeans Wear 7
At first glance, the combination of a denim jacket and ghoulish camouflage pants may seem difficult, but the man in the snapshot below pulls it off. This is a good example of how colors of different hues can be combined without any sense of imbalance as long as they are close in saturation and lightness.
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The following are outfits and items featured before 2021, but jeans are a staple item that is relatively unaffected by the changing times, so we hope you will find them useful. The origin of the jean is a work shirt.
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