3 New Leather Jackets and How to Spice Up an Old One

Balmain Leather Jacket SS2011 Once again Balmain and its designer Christophe Decarnin offer a new version of its incredible leather jackets !! Mix a bit of " old school ", a pinch of " military ", an hint of " rockabilly " and you obtain the recipe of Balmain Spring/Summer resort collection. Teddy jacket, pants with...

Go Pro: Wear out your New Leather Jacket You select a leather jacket as per your body type; it should suit your height, compliment your personality and of course reveals your taste. Here are a few methods as to how can you break your newly bought leather jacket and make it look rugged and yet stylish. Type of Leather: - Cowhide...

Schott NYC Leather JacketWhen you watch old music videos you realize how classic a little leather motorcycle jacket is. They look just as chic today as they did back then and when you watch the videos the artist stills look good due to the leather jacket. Every woman and man should probably have one in their closet....

How to Purchase Reasonable Leather Jackets It's extremely strong – you can be sure that leather will take up most of the fall in case of a tumble The reasons are numerous but there is only one tiny problem when it comes to purchasing leather. It does not come cheap! Leather jackets – especially the good quality ones can be quite...

Splurge: NeNe Leakes's Mr Chow's Rick Owens Melton Wool-Felt and Leather Jacket, and Christian Louboutin Alti Spiked PumpsThe 'very rich' NeNe Leakes showed us just how fabulously wealthy she is when she left dinner at Mr. Chow's in Beverly Hills. Hermès Birkin bag in tow, she stepped out in a pair of black distressed jeans, $3,295Rick Owens Melton Wool-Felt and Leather Jacket, a white button down, and $1,495...

Deal Of The Day: Faux-Leather JacketThe sporty Excelled Ruched Faux-Leather Jacket from Kohls is on sale now for over 50% off! This neat jacket has a ruched design that gives you a unique look that's sure to turn heads. Great over any tee or sweater, this women's jacket will complement your wardrobe for Fall and Winter. Was...

Peter Som Short Leather Jacket Take a closer look at the cuffs, there are ruffles! When was the last time you saw a leather jacket that is girly and frilly but still maintains the integrity of a true leather jacket? You can go rough or feminine with this and yes, the cropped length is perfectly cut to go over dress! On...

Obsession of the Day: Coach Madison Leather Jacket It doesn't matter how old you get, one will always thrill over the promise of cooler temperatures and fabulous, exciting pieces to match. Which is why I have fallen head over high heels for this AMAZING leather jacket. I spotted this genius piece at the launch of the Coach Chelsea handbag...

Pippa Middleton's Stylish Leather Jacket How delicious is this leather jacket? I have no idea who it is by (it has a Burberry quality about it so that's my guess), but Pippa Middleton seems to be as in love with it as I would be if it were mine! She wore the jacket for three days straight last week, teamed with a BCBG Max Azria...

Win A Leather Jacket From VEDA And StyleCaster!We know it's the dead of winter, but it's never too early to start thinking about how you'll update your wardrobe come spring. A transitional piece like a leather jacket is the perfect place to start, and it just so happens that we're gearing up to give one away! One lucky StyleCaster reader...

Ryan Gosling Designs His Own Leather Jackets Now, however, there is one reason to top them all: he designs his own leather jackets. Buried nonchalantly in this profile in The Independent is a teeny descriptive nugget about Gosling's choice of attire. To wit: "I'm just so sick of myself. I can't imagine how everyone else feels. And...

The Leather JacketIt boggles the mind when I think how much I hated leather jackets and how I mocked people who wore them. That is until I found my leather jacket. I loved it the first time I saw it and although it costed R800- what was I thinking?- I see it as a worthy investment. So it's one of the things...

11 featuring BB Dakota leather jacketGray leather jacket, BB Dakota via eBay- similar and same brand Maroon tank, via Amazon – similar Khakis, Dockers outlet – similar Brown booties, Frye Matilda – in black Necklace, self-made – similar Earrings, local boutique – similar I've tried wearing this jacket open and drapey about 27...

The Essential Leather Jacket Guide Yet I find myself asked the same question almost with an air of paranoia: "Will they go out of fashion?" Designers send drones of models down the catwalks every year sporting leather jackets in all manner of styles, each one varying the cut to the colour; no one ever seems to tire of seeing...

You Be the Stylist: Jennifer Hudson's Ankle Tights, Shorts, Leather Jacket, and Trilby Combo Jennifer Hudson was spotted leaving her London hotel in Mayfair wearing a pair of khaki shorts, ankle tights, a leather jacket, and accessorized it with ankle strap heels and a trilby hat. Makeup gorgeous as always. But you know the drill–You Be the Stylist. Tell me what you love (or...

Fairy Tale "it" Leather Jackets Leather has been designing custom work for Hollywood North for over a decade and they've worked on productions such as X-men, Smallville, Once Upon a Time, and Fringe, (just to name just a few). And it doesn't hurt having Jennifer Morrison exclusively wearing 5 of their custom jackets and...

Stay Cool With A Quilted Leather JacketFrom the runway to the workday, a quilted leather jacket offers a sophisticated spin on the traditional leather look. Quilted details soften the rock star edge for a more feminine take. Miranda Kerr strutted her stuff in the airport in this ultra cool look featuring a quilted leather jacket....

Blackmeans 2012 Leather Jacket CollectionSteering away from typical seasonal transition, Japanese label Blackmeans have decided to release numerous variations of the structured leather jacket as part of their spring/summer 2012 collection. Focusing on striking colour ways of blue and mustard yellow, the collection consists of three...

A Colored Leather Jacketnu, Carven jacket on Net-a-Porter, Moped Marvel Jacket on Modcloth I know what you're thinking. "Are you crazy? It's summer! Why are you writing about (faux) leather jackets?" While yes, it is way too hot this afternoon to don one of my own, colored leather jackets are a blossoming new trend...

AllSaints Leather Jackets FashionBeans.com Leather is also one of those unique materials that only seems to get better with age; softening and developing its own character through extended use. In this respect, they should be seen as a true investment piece that you will always get value for money from. So, just how iconic is the...

Win This! | Yigal Azrouël Shearling-Lined Leather Jacket Yigal Azrouël has kindly offered one of their shearling lined leather jackets, part of their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection for one lucky reader. This is a proper giveaway and damn nice. How to Win: 1. LIKE Selectism on Facebook 2. LIKE Yigal Azrouel on Facebook 3. LIKE this post on our...

S.W.O.R.D. Leather Jacket FASHION SNAG Acne Ry Angora Sweater - Last seen here with Helmut Lang leather leggings and Jimmy Choo fishnet heels S.W.O.R.D. Novara Leather Jacket - Last seen here with Daughters of the Revolution pants and Miu Miu ankle boots Givenchy Peep-Toe Studded Pumps - Last seen here with Rag & Bone skirt...

Closet Stories: Marc Alt's Custom Leather Jacket It was during one of these trips that he acquired the perfect leather jacket. "I think that the year was 2005. I was at a design conference in Boston, and I used that as an excuse to take a drive out to the coastal town of Fall River to visit the factory and headquarters of Vanson Leathers,...

Giveaway time - Viparo Leather JacketYOU, my lovely readers, Friend in Fashion has teamed up with Viparo, to give you the chance to win a leather jacket of your choice (subject to availability)! To enter simply: 1.'like' the Viparo Facebook Page 2. In 25 words or less, comment on the Viparo Facebook Page answering: 'How would...

Merry Christmas Eve: 70% Off Vince Leather Jackets, Silk Dresses, And More At ShopbopMerry Christmas Eve: 70% Off Vince Leather Jackets, Silk Dresses, And More At Shopbop You've just settled in to Christmas Eve: cocktail in hand, Snuggie on, hanging with the fam. Now what? How about a little deal-scoring? Shopbop has 70% off all the designer names you love – Vince , Twelfth...

Questions to ask yourself if you're looking for a new leather jacket ugh, such a tough one! Leather jackets do seem to date quicker than many other pieces, and a blazer or scuba style from 10 years ago will look older and less contemporary than the slightly tweaked new versions of those same styles on sale now. It's down to details, hardware, length, and very...

ReMade Turns Vintage Leather Jackets Into Stylish Handbags Giving tired old leather jackets and pants a new life as gorgeous handbags seems like a great way to boost that recycling number. If you want, you can even send in your own old, no-longer-loved jacket and South will transform it into a bag based on one of her current designs. South...

Top 5 Colored Leather Jackets baby blue jacket sans hardware will be just as stylish. At Neiman Marcus for $1,285. Acne Leather Outerwear: This almost denim blue is a sweet compromise for those who can't decide between a leather or jean jacket. Just make sure to take good care of it – there's a reason bikers don't wear...

Soia Kyo leather jacket Motives to hesitate: I reside in Monsoonville and I do not feel sleek leather jackets wear all too well when they are constantly having rained on. Some leather jackets appear wonderful when they're worn in (I had one in high school. I wore a cut-off denim vest over top of it and I...

Cozy knits, leather jackets, animal print sweaters and we spy Olivia PalermoWith the weather rapidly cooling down it's no surprise how many cozy knits, leather jackets and tailored pants appear in today's batch of street style pictures from London Fashion Week Spring 2013. Houndstooth print paired with black tights and a bright red sweater brought elegance to the...