How Black Leather Jackets Remain Timeless.

The thing that brings most people’s minds spinning up fond memories is black leather jackets. Maybe your ex-boyfriend rode his motorcycle and with your face pressed against his back you would take in that distinctive leather aroma. Beer filled concerts of rock and roll shows past with talent clothed in black leather. Something of a mystique but present everywhere it is an icon in apparel trends.

Think back to the films of James Dean. Many people might recognize the famous photograph of him standing next to his Porsche in his black leather jacket smoking a cigarette. It becomes quite difficult to forget such images once you see them. Pilots have been known to wear black leather jackets. The wool lined ones specific for the super cold weather brings back memories of old War films. Despite all of this, the image of black leather jackets is changing.

Upscale retailers are selling designer jackets in their stores. The motorcycle riders once associated with Harley's are changing to Street Bikes. But yet the majority still prefer the leather, and even black over other colours such as brown. Leather provides durability unmatched by other materials favoured by those who ride their motorcycles.

Gone are the days of patches sewn on all over representing your club affiliation, everything is moving towards simplicity. Even as the New York designer sells their jackets, they are simple, and yet sometimes thin. Something you would not find hanging in your father or grandfathers closet.

Ultimately these garments are here to stay. Made popular by movies, worn by rock and rollers, it is very hard not to stir up any memories when you think about these jackets. I believe the rebel feel has been accepted into something more mainstream, and fashion designers will profit. Maybe we too are all a little rebellious in our own hearts.