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A time and place for leather jackets

    At some point in one's life, wearing a leather jacket just makes sense. For some, it's the need for speed that calls. For others, it is the look, weight, feel and smell of a leather jacket that has no substitute.

Indeed, some men have made the leather jacket an indispensable part of pop culture, appealing to young and old. If you think a leather jacket makes sense for you, find a jacket that looks fitted and clean on your frame, rather than boxy or loose.

The Schott Perfecto is the original leather motorcycle jacket, introduced in 1928, and worn subsequently by Marlon Brando, James Dean and members of the punk band, the Ramones.


The Perfecto leather jacket is among the archival styles being updated by Schott NYC for its special Perfecto Brand collection ($400 to $1,000).

Aero Leathers is a UK company based in Scotland that also makes leather jackets using traditional leatherworkers. Below are a couple of their models that can be worn on the street even if you don't race motorcycles:

Aero Cafe Racer

Aero summer half-belt in "deerskin"

Vanson Leathers is a Massachusetts-based company making leather motorcycle jackets and racing suits. Their version of the classic 1950s biker style jacket below comes in an amazing chest size range from 32 to 62.

Vanson Comet

Additional links
- Himel Brothers reproduction leather jackets
- Good Wear reproduction leather jackets

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