photograph: Jean Yves LemoigneThe leather jacket
has been a rite of
passage for transgres-
sive teens since the first
intrepid motorcyclists
and aviators hit the
throttle. And its natural
durability makes it per-
fect for all kinds of
hell-raising. But its lux-
ury also makes it an
ideal choice in any guy’s
wardrobe. So if a leather
jacket is missing from
your rotation, it’s time
to find the right fit.
The style you choose—
from biker to aviator to
café racer—will depend
on the message you
want to telegraph. Just
know that all leathers of
reasonable quality will,
like you, improve with
age. And don’t worry—
with what we’ve put to-
gether in the following
pages, it’ll be hard to go
wrong. —Nick Sullivan
the Code
Because Style Is Always Personal
THE
LEATHER
JACKET:
YEP, STILL
ESSENTIAL
Everything you need to know
about the most REBELLIOUS
outerwear there isOctober 2019_Esquire 41Jacket ($1,195) by Sandro; shirt
($60) by Lands’ End; trousers
($368) by Polo Ralph Lauren.