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Let's figure out what a men's bomber jacket is and where it came from in the modern wardrobe. In the 1920s, during the First World War, the design of aircraft did not provide for heating, hence the need to create especially warm uniforms for pilots. It was supposed to be an insulated leather jacket that could protect against wind and low temperatures.

Men's wool bomber jacket

In 1926, the British Leslie Irwin invented a flight jacket: it was made of tanned leather and was quite heavy and warm due to the sheepskin lining.

Bomber jacket in red and black gradient

In the 1930s, planes became heated, and the US military modified the original design, making it lighter, replacing the upper material with horsehide and removing the fur insulation. Thick elastic bands were provided on the sleeves and waistband.

Bomber with hood

A new round in the history of the bomber came in the 40s, when jackets for pilots had to be made even lighter, replacing the leather upper with nylon.

Black leather men's bomber jacket

In the form of a “civilian” jacket, this legacy of American pilots was published in the 60s, so we can say with confidence that the bomber jacket is not a sports style item, but pure military.

Today, the men's bomber leather jacket is the main off-season trend.

And such fashion houses as Alexander McQueen, Burberry Prorsum, Cerruti 1881 Paris, DKNY, Dolce & Gabanna, Versace and many others offer bomber jackets every season in a new interpretation, changing the material, modifying the silhouette and finding new combinations with other wardrobe elements and accessories.

Leather gray bomber jacket

In what weather should you wear a bomber jacket?

Regarding the bomber jacket, this is a rhetorical question, since this is one of the few types of clothing that you can wear when you feel comfortable in it. Judge for yourself: in late autumn, an insulated leather bomber jacket is almost a replacement for a classic down jacket. In combination with a warm sweater or sweatshirt, this look is also suitable for fine winter days.

Summer bomber jacket with print

A down jacket has a difference that is useful for autumn weather: it can have a hood, while a bomber will have to be worn with a hat. True, modern fashion is looking for compromises and outside of high fashion today you can find winter down bomber jackets with a hood, but this is no longer a bomber jacket in its purest form. But Moschino, a famous youth brand, has quilted classic bomber jackets. it’s probably not very practical to wear them in winter in UK.

Two-tone men's bomber jacket

In early autumn, a light bomber jacket will replace a sweatshirt, and an unlined leather one can be worn instead of a windbreaker or autumn parka.

Metallic leather bombers

In summer and warm autumn, a “university” men's bomber jacket is always relevant. Its distinctive features are gray, blue, red, black and white cotton in various combinations, plus emblem stripes imitating the logos of educational institutions.

There is striped ribbing on the collar, sleeves and hem. On the one hand, this is a cozy, warm sweater for walks in the park, on the other, a stylish sweatshirt that can be easily combined with classic items of clothing.

Black bomber jacket with patch

A summer bomber-windbreaker is a universal “pilot” uniform for big fashionistas. In the classic version, this is a khaki or black jacket. When extravagantly executed, the palette can be quite unpredictable.
We noticed both the usual blue windbreakers and bright red, strict gray and even flashy gold ones.

Varsity Bomber

One of the new trends is bomber jackets with stylish graphic prints.

Pairing a men's nylon bomber jacket with a padded hoodie, ripped jeans and sneakers is a great fall look.

Colorful metallic leather bomber jacket

Let us remind you that a classic men's bomber leather jacket cannot have a hood. From British military pilots to modern fashionistas, this model of jacket suggests a turn-down collar or no collar at all. In winter models, leather and insulated with sheepskin, the collar can also be trimmed with sheared sheepskin. However, a men's bomber jacket is not a down jacket, which is more suitable for winter.
Men's bomber jacket in protective colors

Who is the bomber suit for?

Despite the fact that a men's bomber jacket is a universal garment, it is not recommended for everyone to wear it. There are body types whose owners look better in long clothes. For example, it is better for short men to choose a coat - unlike a short bomber jacket, a black coat that fits the figure will not visually add extra size and will elongate the silhouette. A men's bomber jacket, in turn, can make a man of thick build and short stature a couple of sizes larger.

Printed leather bomber jacket

If you're a military fan, at least one of the pilot jacket options will suit you. Short, waist-length leather jackets with big shoulders and a straight silhouette are timeless, but designers are offering other interpretations of the bomber jacket.

Trends for 2023

Clothes made from combined materials are in fashion. In the case of bomber jackets, cotton and leather, cotton and wool, smooth leather and suede, knitted and fur details are mixed. The length of the bomber jacket varies from beginning to mid-thigh. A wide variety of colors and prints.

Padded bomber jacket in classic blue

Black, brown, blue, khaki - classics. Red, orange, white combined with black, as well as thick cotton and emblems of educational institutions are signs of the preppy style, which is characterized by short jackets similar to sweatshirts, but without laces and hoods. These sweatshirt windbreakers pair with straight-leg jeans for a sporty look, or with skinny jeans and leather shoes for a classic, youthful look.

Quilted cotton bomber jacket

Various shades of red, like Kris Van Assche's, look unusual in satin, such a neoclassic for business men.

Green suede bomber jacket

So, what do we know now about the men's bomber jacket:
• in the classic version, this is a short leather jacket without a hood and collar, or with a turn-down collar;
• it can replace almost any outerwear: windbreaker, sweatshirt, leather jacket, but in winter a down jacket is still warmer;
• A bomber jacket does not suit short men who wear large clothing sizes.

Dark green bomber jacket

Perhaps, it is not size and height that determine a person’s harmonious appearance, but, above all, taste and the ability to correctly select and combine things according to the figure, season, weather and occasion. We wish you good luck in your fashion quest!