Fall and winter may have brought out long peacoats and trenches
before, but not this year. One of the most sought-after pieces for
the upcoming season will be the shrunken jacket, in a variety of
styles. The difference between these new, tinier versions of your
traditional autumn and winter favorites is their length; cuts are
the same as traditional coats, but they hit slightly above the
waist and often tie or button under the chest. The beauty of these
new pieces is that they provide coverage in colder months without
sacrificing sexiness or femininity.
The perfect jacket is one of the most important elements of your
wardrobe, and with so many shapes and fabrics available this fall,
it would be a crime to choose just one. The ever-present denim
jacket is back with a new vengeance. Instead of the washes of last
season or bulkiness of years before, this season’s denim jacket is
soft, body-conscious and far more feminine than the traditional
denim jacket. Corduroy and leather are back again, cropped and
ready to be worn over anything from your favorite dress to
distressed jeans.
A new take on an old favorite is safe, but take advantage on the
amazing new fabrics and styles the end of the year has to offer.
Brocade is big this season and some of the most sought-after new
jackets are made of the rich, detailed design. Many of these
brocaded, boudoir-style jackets are trimmed in rich velvet or lace
piping and can be paired with tweed trousers of you favorite jeans.
Many of these new jackets are cut at the hip but some are reaching
even higher—cropped just below the chest (H & M). Made in rich,
new fabrics like tweed and velvet, these jackets have mixed a
traditionally matronly fabric with a cut and cling that makes it
youthful and sexy. Even faux fur and metallic finishes are adorning
the newest trend (Allen B. by Allen Schwartz).
Getting short isn’t the only new addition to a cold weather
favorite. Sleeves are getting revamped this season, retro-style.
Traditional coat fabrics like houndstooth are being used in a new
way. Bell sleeves (think bellbottom sleeves, cut below the elbow)
mix cropped length with a traditional fabric and throwback to 70s
style (Banana Republic). You’ll also see a mini version of the
military jacket this season; a cropped, girlie take on the long,
heavy style, adorned with brass buttons and zippers (Bebe).
The beauty of these new jackets is the versatility they bring to
your own style: mix them with denim, dresses, skirts and trousers.
Since there isn’t one specific style or fabric that will reign this
fall, all styles and sizes can take advantage of a new take on an
old favorite.
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Date Published: Dec 21, 2009 - 10:22 pm
Leather jackets irrespective of their color, style and material
used for manufacturing is surely provides you protection against
seasonal conditions. Apart from its utility as protective tool
leather jacket also add to you personality and display your
attitude, lifestyle and considered as a symbol of status.
Leather jackets are made up of animal skins. The most used animal
skin in manufacturing leather jackets is that of cow. However,
skins of other animals like ostrich, pigs, bucks, lizards can also
be used for manufacturing leather jackets.
Not only faux fur jackets but other articles made of faux fur like
handbags, surely attract the attention of looker. You will find
excellent faux fur jackets available in market. These faux fur
jackets are available in various colors and number of designs.
These faux fur jackets add to your beauty.
Faux fur leather jackets and suede leather jackets are common. To
know about the exact material used for manufacturing faux leather
jackets and suede leather jackets you must understand what this
faux fur and suede is.
As is known leather is obtained from animal skin. Firstly the skin
is removed from animal’s body. This skin is then tanned to get
durable leather. The main use of leather is considered to be
producing clothing and furniture upholstering.
Best quality and undamaged hides are used to get full-grain
leather. This full-grain leather is neither sanded nor split. It is
considered to be most durable form of leather and hence is most
expensive. Faux fur jackets manufactured from this type of leather
are also little bit expensive.
To get more and more material for production of leather goods
manufacturers splits and separate the hides into many layers. These
layers are separated as outer surface and inner surface.
Suede used for manufacturing of suede leather jackets is obtained
from either from outer surface of animal hide or its inner surface.
As this suede is thin (due to split of layers) this type of leather
is less durable. It is considered to be susceptible to get damaged
from stains and water owing to its nappy texture. Obviously, suede
jackets are less durable and comparatively less expensive. Though
generally suede is manufactured from split hide, occasionally suede
is obtained from full-grain leather also. If full-grain suede
material is used to manufacture suede leather jacket it will become
more durable and may be some of costly.
Not necessarily all suede leather jackets available in the market
are manufactured from suede leather obtained from animal skin. Many
producers manufacture suede jackets made up of synthetic materials
to make these suede jackets more durable and less expensive. Suede
jackets manufactured from synthetic materials are not susceptible
to stain and water.
Faux fur jackets and suede jackets are gaining its popularity
mainly amongst teenagers. Like other leather jackets suede jackets
and faux fur jackets are worn with dual purpose of protection and
display of personality and status. These faux fur jackets and suede
jackets provide you protection mainly in during winter by giving
you the required warmth. As these suede jackets and faux fur
jackets are available in many colors, patterns and design you have
wide range to choose from. Suede jackets and faux fur jackets are
comparatively cheaper than classy leather jackets. These suede
jackets and faux fur jackets are popular among both men and
women.
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Date Published: Dec 21, 2009 - 10:19 pm
Leather jackets are jackets made of leather, but they are also more
than that. Leather jackets have been a significant part of American
and British pop culture for decades.
Depending on their make, purpose, and placement in time, leather
jackets have had a variety of styles. The most familiar subculture
associated with the leather jacket is that of the ducktails of the
1950s and early 1960s, such as depicted in the movies The Lords of
Flatbush and Grease, as well as by “The Fonz” in Happy Days, aired
during the early 1970s. These leather jackets, made light and
intended for casual wear, were used to convey an image of
“toughness” or “coolness” as well to serve as a badge of
independence and/or brotherhood among buddies.
Another subculture featuring the leather jacket was that of the
bombardiers in the 1940s and early 1950s, but the style was
distinctively different, as seen by the sheepskin collar to protect
the neck. As a matter of fact, “bomber jackets” were typically
interlined all the way through with sheepskin. This kept its wearer
warm as well. The leather jackets worn by the police—yet another
subculture identified with leather jackets—are also protective, but
these are made thicker and heavier with a design to facilitate
safety equipment and armor wherever needed, as well as to bring
across an intimidating image.
The leather jacket isn’t as popular today as it once had been, but
it has left a lasting iconic mark on western civilization with an
influence so powerful that the leather jacket holds meaning
identified with its earlier symbolism, along with new meaning
brought about by changing states-of-mind, such as importance of
freedom and a sense of worldliness.
Ultimately, the leather jacket promotes a style that will never
lose taste regardless of the changing tides. If anything, the
leather jacket will continue to influence the direction in which
those tides flow.
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Date Published: Dec 21, 2009 - 10:15 pm