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. Leather jackets have also been a symbolism for characters in movies like when Harrison Ford played in Indiana Jones his leather jacket now famous located in the Smithsonian's American History Museum in Washington, D.C.
Cultural Impact
The leather jackets become widely popular through film and television. Characters in movies would wear leather jackets which made them popular as a fashion statement like harrison ford did in indiana jones films. 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.
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Worn for protection or Fashion
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Made and worn since prehistoric times
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Made from tanned animal hides
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Can last a lifetime with proper care
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Became popular in the 1950's when many actors wore them in films
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"Bomber jackets" are worn by military aviators
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Trademark of "The Fonz" from Happy Days
