The Best Bombers
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21 of the most stylish options in a range of price points.
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A Killer Leather Jacket Doesn't Have to Kill Your Bank Account
A Killer Leather Jacket
Doesn't Have to Kill Your Bank Account
DSTLD, $320
When you think of hardwearing outerwear, it doesn't get more iconic, leading man or badass than a proper leather jacket. It's the modern equivalent to a suit of armor—just pulling one on will instantly give you a boost of confidence. One of the very first leather jackets, Irving Schott's famed motorcycle jacket, the "Perfecto," was introduced in 1928. It sold for just $5.50. The jacket is still built the old fashioned way and just as ruggedly handsome as the original, but of course, it'll cost you a bit more these days. That's not to say a man minding his finances can't find a quality leather jacket. Thankfully, brands big and small are crafting some good looking leather jackets that are built to last. And like any piece made from leather, it will only get better looking the more you wear it. From DSTLD's sleek bomber style to Buck Mason's ultra-soft washed jacket based on a vintage flight jacket, there's a lot to appreciate about these jackets—the price is just one attribute worth celebrating.
Affordable Picks
Washed
lamb
leather
Washed
lamb
leather
Buck Mason, $495
Urban Outfitters, $279
Alpha Industries, $369
Gap, $425
Dig the
suede collar
Dig the
suede collar
H&M, $399
Zara, $199
Keep It Looking Great
Keep It Looking Great
All-in-one
leather conditioner,
$16.49 by Urad
All-in-one leather conditioner,
$16.49 by Urad
Leather's natural fibers will break down with time. That's why you should think of leather like you think of your skin and condition it to help it maintain its softness. Just stay clear of creams and oils that contain waxes or silicones because they'll prevent the jacket from breathing—one of the advantages of leather outerwear. We like this one, which has been a favorite in Italy for over 50 years.
Leather's natural fibers will break down with time. That's why you should think of leather like you think of your skin and condition it to help it maintain its softness. Just stay clear of creams and oils that contain waxes or silicones because they'll prevent the jacket from breathing—one of the advantages of leather outerwear. We like this one, which has been a favorite in Italy for over 50 years.
Leather's natural fibers will break down with time. That's why you should think of leather like you think of your skin and condition it to help it maintain its softness. Just stay clear of creams and oils that contain waxes or silicones because they'll prevent the jacket from breathing—one of the advantages of leather outerwear. We like this one, which has been a favorite in Italy for over 50 years.
1
Dampen a soft cloth with water and apply a quarter-sized amount of conditioner to the cloth.
2
Begin by rubbing in small circles, working your way over the entire jacket.
3
Remember that several lighter passes are better than one heavy-handed application. Especially on the rough, cracked patches. Just give yourself 30 minutes in between coats.
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