THE EVOLUTION OF MEN’S JACKETS ACROSS THE DECADES
Men’s jackets have seen it all. We started with leather bombers that kept pilots warm during World War II, to the varsity jackets that made a statement in campus style. Every decade came in with a twist. However, these practical pieces have evolved to be a symbol of style and identity.
1920s-1940s: The birth of style and utility
In the raving twenties and the forties, jackets were all about a touch of sophistication and practicality. Imagine these features:
- Tweed blazers
- Wool overcoats
- Leather bomber jackets right out of World War II.
Inspiration from the military was immense. The bomber jackets were initially designed to keep captains warm in their unheated cockpits. They had that utilitarian, outdoors appeal that would contribute to future street style decades later. Men wore these jackets with purpose and confidence.
1950s-1960s: The rebellion era
And now, a leap forward into the era of the post-war. Jackets … Read the rest
Jackets and coats — proper this way. Step outside in type in our petite ladies’s winter jackets. A versatile 3-in-1 jacket built to keep wet out and warmth in. The lads’s jackets listed here are in a wide range of colorways, from solids, camo print, plaid patterns, stripes, two-tones, etc.