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Biker, Bomber or Racer: What a Leather Jacket's Cut Does to an Outfit

Two black leather jackets can change an outfit in opposite ways. The difference is the cut: where the hem stops and what sits at the collar.

Pick a biker, bomber or racer in the interactive below, move the trouser waistband, and see how the hem decides whether the outfit looks sharp, soft or quiet.

Explainer · 3 min read

Three flat black leather jacket outlines side by side: a biker with lapels, a bomber with ribbed hem and a collarless racer

Get the look

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Splurge€430

Marciano Leren Jas

A black jacket in 100% lamb leather, the plain classic colour that pairs with most of what you already own. Check the cut photos on the product page against the shapes above.

Lamb leather · Black · Classic colour

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