The leather jacket is not just another trendy item of clothing. It possesses a rich history that portrays a marked shift in the cultural norms of society. This jacket, throughout the years, has served as a military requirement, evolved into a counterculture symbol and finally became a style statement worn across the world. In this blog, I will discuss the life cycle of leather jackets and deep dive into its monumental relevance in the fashion industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The history of leather jackets<\/a> dates back to the 1900\u2019s and is intertwined with the history of world wars. Fueled by the desire to protect military pilots from frigid temperatures while flying in open cockpits, the leather flight jacket or bomber jacket was introduced. These jackets were constructed using tough leather to withstand the extreme wearing conditions and also came with fur liners to warm them during flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later on, in the 1930\u2019s, the United States Airforce started using the industry standard leather jackets leading to mass production and popularity of these jackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The leather jacket belonged to soldiers during the WWII period. Hollywood leather jackets became a part of movies showing signs of rebellion, especially among the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This years also marked the end of the Perfecto jacket<\/strong> which was a cropped zipped motorcycle jacket made by Schott NYC. It became the uniform of greasers and bikers and non-conformist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ’60s and ’70s rock music saw the leather jackets grown to fame. The Beatles<\/strong>, The Ramones<\/strong>, and The Rolling Stones<\/strong> were marked for wearing leather jackets as their signature statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe 1950s: Hollywood Rebels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nThe 1960s and 70s: Rock and Roll Vibes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n