The rider’s jacket is a typical autumn/winter outerwear with a masculine, hard look and a sense of weight. It can be worn with denim for a tough look, of course, but it can also be worn with a tied-up shirt and slacks for a more elegant look. In this issue, we focus on the “Riders Jacket” and introduce stylish outfits and items!
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What do men want to know about the ” Surprising Origins of the Riders Jacket “?
Riders’ jackets, as the name suggests, have a strong image of being leather jackets for bikers, but in fact, riders’ jackets did not exist at the beginning of the 20th century when motorcycles were introduced. The origin of the jacket can be traced back to the flight jacket, which was created as a button-fastening type of leather coat to keep pilots warm after the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight in 1903. The theory is that this leather coat and the leather flight jacket developed in the 1930s gradually spread to motorcyclists. In other words, it can be said that riders’ jackets and airplane pilots’ jackets are inseparably linked.
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How to choose a Riders Jacket?
How to choose a riders’ jacket (1) Selecting a style: “Choose a single jacket if you want a simple, mature look, or choose a double jacket if you want to go wild with an edgy look.
The most important thing when choosing a rider’s jacket is to select a single or double jacket. If you want a simple and mature look, choose a single jacket, and if you want to go wild with an edgy look, choose a double jacket. Once you have decided on either of these styles, you can narrow down the appropriate size from single or double in a chart style, and you can also find the brand to choose depending on whether you are going for a hard or clean look.
Left: James Groth double rider jacket / Right: Schott single rider jacket
How to choose a rider’s jacket (2) Size selection ” Tight size is good for both single and double
Basically, both single and double riders’ jackets are considered to look good when worn in a compact and tight size. Especially for single jackets, layering with items that have a sense of volume is considered chic, and wearing a thin inner layer such as a T-shirt or shirt is the standard. However, for the double, layering with a sweatshirt parka is considered a common technique to create a sophisticated look, and a loose fit is necessary to express a more creative layered style, so oversizing is also an option. Of course, it goes without saying that you need to consider when to wear this outerwear, as it can be worn in all three seasons except summer (spring, fall, and winter).
How to choose a rider’s jacket (3) Selecting a brand: “Choose a brand according to whether you want to wear it hard or beautifully.
If you want to wear a brand that is extremely popular among both bikers and rockers with a hard look, the best choices are the Schott and Lewis leather riders’ jackets. These two brands’ riders are highly recognized as fashion items and are available in a wide range of sizes, so you can enjoy wearing them in a wide variety of outfits. On the other hand, if you are looking for a mode or beautiful look that goes well with dress items, Saint Laurent, Celine Homme, andMaison Margiela are definitely the way to go. Celine Homme, in particular, is expected to offer a variety of riders for the Spring/Summer 2022 “Cosmic Cruiser” collection. In addition, we can’t miss Emmettie and James Grose, which look great on adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, as well asRick Owens for an edgy look that swings to the mode street. Of course, each brand has its own iconic riders, so you can choose “One Star” by Schott, “Cyclone” or “Lightning” by Lewis Leather, or “Cyclone” or “Lightning” by Saint Laurent. Lightning” by Lewis Leather, the “Classic Motorcycle Jacket” by Saint Laurent, or the “C-shaped Riders” by Maison Margiela. You can also try to find your favorite piece from the standard items.
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