the Code: Leather Up44 October 2019_Esquire
K e e p U p W i t h J o n e s
Retain the tie, but maybe
leave the bullwhip at home.License to Quill
Red can break up the black-
and-brown monotony.The Cooler King
C h i n o s w i l l a l w a y s w o r k w i t h
a leather jacket.HOW TO WEAR IT
LEADING
LEATHER- • • The first step in any
hero’s journey? Throwing
on a leather jacket, of
course. Why is it used by
so many of our favorite
film characters? It signi-
fies a kind of easygoing
ruggedness. Especially
if you wear it with a
twist. Let some of our
cinema favorites inspire
you. —Emma Carey
FIND YOUR SECOND SKIN
A good leather jacket costs serious cash, sure, but it forms the cornerstone of any wardrobe.
THE SLIM BOMBER
Glove-soft suede in navy blue gives the classic
bomber style a sharp modern edge.
Officine Générale ($1,375).THE BIG SOFTIE
Made with supple calfskin, this caramel model features
pocket edges that mimic the effects of age.
Michael Kors ($798).THE TRUCKER
The trucker cut means this jacket can be dressed up
with tailored trousers or down with denim. The green
hue means you’ll catch some envious stares.
Todd Snyder ($998).THE G- 1
A quilted lining and plush shearling collar
make this G-1 flying-jacket style a luxurious yet toasty
choice for deep-winter months.
AMI ($2,215).photographs ( jackets): Jeffrey Westbrook