Leather Jackets

Leather Jackets

A leather jacket is made of tanned leather and can be worn as protective outerwear while motorcycle riding, or as a fashion statement. Leather jackets come in a variety of styles and can be representative of different subcultures like bikers or punks.

Fast Facts

Worn for protection or fashion
Made and worn since prehistoric times
Made from tanned animal hides
Can last a lifetime with proper care
Became popular in the 1950's when many actors wore them in films
"Bomber jackets" are worn by military aviators
Trademark of "The Fonz" from Happy Days

Cultural Impact

The leather jackets become widely popular through film and television. Character is movies would wear leather jackets which made them popular as a fashion statement. They were also a staple of "Greasers" during the 1950s. The leather jacket was further popularized by Henry Winkler's character "The Fonz" on TV's Happy Days. This jacket is currently on display in the Smithsonian Institution.

Leather Jackets in Film

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Wikipedia: Leather Jackets
Official Site: Wilson's Leather
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Official Site: Fox Creek Leather
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Leather Jackets News and Reviews

Google News: Leather Jackets
WJAC Johnstown: Consumer - Fall Fashion Trends (2007)
WebBikeWorld: Men's Vented Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review
Gear Live: SCOTTeVEST Milan Leather Jacket Review
Women Riders Now: Review: Leather Vented Touring Jacket

Leather Jackets Information and Tips

About.com: Women's Fashion: Before You Buy A Leather Jacket
Buzzle.com: Leather Jacket Care
Leather World: How To Clean Leather: Leather Cleaning Tips
eHow: Leather Jacket Care
How Products Are Made: How Products Are Made - Leather Jacket

Leather Jacket High-End Retailers

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Bergdorf Goodman: Leather Jackets
Wilsons Leather: Leather Jackets

Leather Jacket General Retailers

Macy's: Leather Jackets
JCPenney: Leather Jackets
Target Leather Jackets
Burlington Coat Factory: Leather Jackets

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Leather Jackets Accessories

BikeWeekLeathers.com: Leather Biker Accessories
Wilsons Leather: Leather Gloves
Amazon.com: Leather Wallets

Leather Jackets Message Boards and Blogs

Google Blog Search: Leather Jackets
Leather Jacket News
The Fashion Spot: The Leather Jacket Message Board
Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums: Riding Gear Message Board

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