leather jackets...would you, and which type?
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:37 am
Part of Alden's essential wardrobe includes a leather jacket...not living in a country where weather necessitates an overcoat, I have perhaps given the matter of outer coats less thought than with suits or odd jacketc.
I do have a couple of outer coats - all in wool, knee length, but no more. And these are quite heavy coats, and I loathe to travel with them, as a result they see little use, except for Montreal in winter. I am thinking of a general purpose travel coat - usable 3 seasons of the year, and to double up as an overcoat in winter.
But I have always been intrigued with leather jackets, and am thinking if I should purchase one. And would like to seek advice on what would be your choice.
Some questions, if you don't mind -
1. would you have this item of clothing?
2. would you wear it over a suit, or only as casual wear?
3. would brown or black be the preferred colour? would you match with other leatherwear?
4. would you prefer a car coat - slightly longer than a suit jacket, or a bomber style? Obviously, a bomber would only be suitable for casual wear. But I do see many men about town wearing their 3/4 length leather coats over suiting.
5. would you prefer for the coat to be made of leather from calf, horse, lamb, or goat?
What should I look out for in purchasing such a coat? Would you know of any bespoke houses who are able to make one for me?
I do have a couple of outer coats - all in wool, knee length, but no more. And these are quite heavy coats, and I loathe to travel with them, as a result they see little use, except for Montreal in winter. I am thinking of a general purpose travel coat - usable 3 seasons of the year, and to double up as an overcoat in winter.
But I have always been intrigued with leather jackets, and am thinking if I should purchase one. And would like to seek advice on what would be your choice.
Some questions, if you don't mind -
1. would you have this item of clothing?
2. would you wear it over a suit, or only as casual wear?
3. would brown or black be the preferred colour? would you match with other leatherwear?
4. would you prefer a car coat - slightly longer than a suit jacket, or a bomber style? Obviously, a bomber would only be suitable for casual wear. But I do see many men about town wearing their 3/4 length leather coats over suiting.
5. would you prefer for the coat to be made of leather from calf, horse, lamb, or goat?
What should I look out for in purchasing such a coat? Would you know of any bespoke houses who are able to make one for me?