Bomber jackets can be called classic menswear, but for the fall 2024 season, the source of inspiration was the style of the US Air Force. With clean shapes and bold designs, take advantage of truly masculine style this winter.
Leather men’s jackets are present in every autumn collection. This is one of the most practical and versatile pieces of men’s clothing. In the fall 2023 season, bomber leather jackets became the highlight of the shows. Many designers turned to this model, presenting their vision of the style and image of a man in a bomber jacket. Clean shapes and shortened length allow you to create and emphasize the image of a strong, confident man.
Leather men’s jackets are present in every autumn collection. This is one of the most practical and versatile pieces of men’s clothing. In the fall 2023 season, bomber leather jackets became the highlight of the shows. Many designers turned to this model, presenting their vision of the style and image of a man in a bomber jacket. Clean shapes and shortened length allow you to create and emphasize the image of a strong, confident man.
The history of the men’s bomber jacket
The leather bomber jacket first appeared during the First World War, when the Americans came up with a jacket that protected pilots from bad weather during battles. This jacket was standardized and called Type A-2. According to the specifications, jackets were made of horsehide (lined with wool or fur), with knitted cuffs and waistband, front zipper and hidden fasteners. Lambs wool lining has been added for models used in particularly cold climates. In the 60s and 70s, bomber jackets were not so popular and returned to fashion again in 1988 thanks to numerous requests from military personnel after the screening of the film “Top Gun” or “Top Gun”. The jacket is still worn by members of the US Air Force.
Shape and proportions
At the shows of this fall 2024 season, designers presented many models of bomber jackets. Preference was given to clean forms and striking masculine silhouettes. The RLG collection maintained the classic proportions of bomber jackets without any changes or additions. You can see how the classic cropped version of the bomber jacket visually lengthens the legs and gives a few centimeters of extra height. In the suede collections, those jackets are combined with dress trousers to emphasize the masculinity of the silhouette.
Shearling collars
Shearling and leather often go together, and shearling collars are a great complement to bomber jackets. The lining adds insulation and adds an element of luxury to a traditionally practical garment. Many designers have styled the bomber jacket with a knit lining to enhance the contrast between the soft and stiff fabric. Designer Alexandre Mattiussi created an image for the Ami collection that combines luxury and restraint. This jacket can be worn every day at home or on a walk, as it is practical for everyday work and looks smart in the context of street style.
Fashionable shades of men’s bomber jackets
If there is one element that all designers are willing to experiment with, it is color. Orange-red in the Arny and Diesel collections, olive in the Dior collection, soft blue in the Acne collection and even metallic shades in the collections of Bottega Veneta and John Lawrence Sullivan. This variety will help you choose the shade of a bomber jacket at your discretion and to match the rest of your wardrobe.
The white version of the jacket was presented at the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection. All of the above colors go well with other colors of clothing and are complementary. To stand out from the crowd, also pay attention to bomber jackets in bright colors.
Forecasts for the spring season 2024
Observing the rapid development of the popularity of the trend, we can safely predict the fashion for bomber jackets in the spring season of 2024. In the spring, jackets made of lighter fabrics, brighter colors, and with sporty style accents will be in fashion. Despite this, a classic leather bomber jacket in a lightweight version without lining will also come in handy in the spring.
