Styling Leather Jackets Is Hard - How’d I Do?

[@kaushalpatel2321]

As someone associated with leather industry, I feel that a Suede jacket (bomber collar or shirt collar) made from goat skin in dark brown or tobacco color is just an awesome piece of apparel to have in a gentleman's wardrobe.

[@hespokestyle]

Agree!

[@MohammadRauf1]

100% with either navy or brown suede chukkas. :)

[@sherifsaad1984]

Just wanted to take a second and thank you from the bottom of my heart Brian. Your videos have made men's fashion so accessible. Your style is impeccable and thanks to your videos, my wardrobe is next level. Huge fan of what you do! THANK YOU!

[@inigosuarez]

As a suggestion: For the Varsity Jacket, you can dress it up too. Like, swap the jeans with chinos/trousers, from turtleneck to polo shirt/button down shirt with/without tie. from white sneakers to boots. This will create a "preppy" look.

[@arksy8703]

Only works if you're 25 or younger though

[@Karamanchu]

My man is back

[@hespokestyle]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Molach101]

Welcome back, Mr. Sacawa. I really liked all the looks you put together. This definitely isn't for everyone but I do also like the vintage-inspired look where someone pairs a shirt, tie & grey flannels (or other formal trousers) with a Schott Perfecto (with stars, even) & boots. I think the more exaggerated "biker" styles like that can be dressed up a bit as they have a military look to them.

[@facuuaf]

Now this is a MAN: classy, hair on point, polite and calm, just 🔥

[@777greglee]

Great to see you back. It’s summer here in Australia so this might need to be revisited in May.

[@faridmahnad4985]

Christmas has come . . . a little late??? Welcome back!! That black/brown outfits rocks.🎉🎉

[@hespokestyle]

Happy holidays! Thanks!

[@faridmahnad4985]

@@hespokestyle to you and the team as well.

[@danielduggan5405]

Great looks, Brian! Always good to have a video from you. Hope your Christmas was wonderful. Thanks.

[@qarhsi]

A video after a long time! good to see you back and hope to see more! i like the looks at 4:12, 6:10 & 6:40 the most!

[@hespokestyle]

Many thanks! More to come in the New Year.

[@mb-watches]

You did a great job. To just the G1 bomber jacket did speak to me, somehow a bit more versatile. Hope you had great holidays with the family, wish you a great start into the new year and all the best 2024 😊🙏🏻👍🏻

[@aaronkeyes8943]

So glad to see a new video Brian! I think you did a great job on all the styling, keep up the good work.

[@raymondgallacher-h1v]

This is, I believe, the first ever comment I have made on KZbin. I enjoy your videos immensely. Thanks for dressing us all up a little better. The outlets you mention aren't available where I live but the matching advice is universal. Please continue. I note you were a bandsman. Did you ever play at the Edinburgh Tattoo?

[@aPixelcoffee]

Smooth lookbook. Not too convinced of the Jacket Maker, though. I do like the charcoal suede bomber. But poly lining is a no-go. There are some brands and mills that offer technical fabrics (Olmetex) on a high level. With the Jacket Maker, there's zero transparency about the type of poly, unfortunately. The varsity jacket, albeit a great style, comes in a poly "wool" that already seems to pick up lint like crazy (4:42 + 7:18). Not something I would expect on your channel, which (to me) represents quality *and* appearance in an inextricable liaison. 285$ for a synthetic jacket with some leather seems like a biiit of a stretch in that fashion. This is just to say: I'm glad you mentioned that they have viscose lining on offer, as well. Maybe next time, present some more of these? They would be more in line with what I've come to expect as a long-time viewer. Just a constructive critique. Happy holidays - can't wait to wear a Brian inspired New Year's outfit soon. 😉

[@Javi_C]

I’m liking look 3 the best, and hope you had a great Christmas Brian!

[@hespokestyle]

My favorite as well. Good to see you, Javi, and thanks for the very nice Christmas note!

[@TubeTreasure2]

This is a nice casual outfit. The brown jacket looks nice and causal. Not sure about the jeans as it's a light colour and it seems like you are wearing a winter outfit. So I would got with dark wash jeans or even black. The shoes go's nicely with the jacket.

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers.

[@phillip_reynolds]

Great video, Brian! I liked all the looks…especially the varsity jacket. Looking forward to your next upload.

[@henryho2293]

You look like you enjoy your life post DD214. I am happy for you, brother!

[@hespokestyle]

Hell yes! Thanks so much.

[@ryanorionwotanson4568]

DD214?

[@swissgator6312]

Hey Brian, welcome back! Missed having your excellent content! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@aikaei]

First - love your new look!

[@hespokestyle]

Thank you! 😃

[@carpentergirl08]

You pulled it off Brian! Miss this kind of videos from you

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks! More to come!

[@EscobarStyle]

I also have that problem where I’m not that age of a rock and roller. I’m almost 45 now and with these few amazing leather jackets I have, I BARELY wear them and I love them! And what’s sad is that they have been sitting in my closet for quite sometime.

[@hespokestyle]

46 years old here. Hopefully this helps inspire you to pull them out!

[@EscobarStyle]

@@hespokestyle definitely will pull them out soon! Btw, were those Jackets all MTM from the site you provided? Because they seem very accurate on fit and we both know most “off the rack” won’t fit properly. I am thinking of possibly getting one if that’s the case. Thanks my friend 🙏🏼

[@dannyturner7967]

​@@EscobarStylethat's a good question about mtm bc i all my off the rack leathers the sleeve is too long, but fit every where else

[@EscobarStyle]

@@dannyturner7967 same here Danny. Tough to find exact measurements off rack. So maybe this company could be a home run at a reasonable price 👍🏻

[@hespokestyle]

No. I said in the video that I have not tried their MTM program.

[@christophercheatham4116]

Long time no see. Love your videos and glad to see another one!

[@dr.leroyolaecheavarona7465]

All great combos Brian, definitely the brown combo with sued jacket is my favourite

[@r.vazquez7880]

Nice video Brian. The varsity jacket is so casual you pretty much nailed the look. It gives off cool dad vibes. Maybe you could go with black jeans or some sort of casual hiking boot.

[@surfrookie1]

Merry Christmas everyone! You looks awesome today. 👌

[@hespokestyle]

Same to you and many thanks.

[@muhammadhanzlaashfaq]

Hey man where have you been for so long? Everytime i opened up my youtube i always visited your chanel and thank God you are back.

[@Emdy97]

THE GOAT is BACKKKKKK!

[@Gouveia100]

Welcome back!

[@hespokestyle]

Great to be back!

[@Gouveia100]

@@hespokestyle How is the retirement going?

[@Ruthlessbone]

May you please do a navy suit options and combos to wear for a PROPOSAL, please?! I'm trying to get some ideas to wear before asking the question. Thank you!

[@Салфетка-ъ9я]

I can t say i liked the jackets by the sponsor but it s always nice seeing a video of yours Brian.. Keep on 🤜🏼🤛🏻

[@charlymagne]

This was great! Loved the suede bomber jacket with the fur collar, very Spitfire look. Keep up the great work. PS. We need a video in the beard! It looks great. Wearing a beard with good clothes is God Tier.

[@jgb0017]

Good video. I’ve had the same two leather jackets for about 15-one in a mid-brown suede and one black. One’s a bomber. I have no idea what the other is. I wear them about three times a year each, almost always with an OCBD, cotton or linen sweater, jeans or chinos, and Chelseas or my Indys. Sometimes, I’ll add a silk knit tie. You only see the knot on the tie. I just don’t find leather jackets all that versatile.

[@aPixelcoffee]

That sounds like a great look. I agree that leather jackets aren't easy to style in a formal setting. Kudos for making a tie work with them, I can imagine the outfit looking sharp with just that little edge of unexpected sophistication.

[@Ingrid0410]

Love the look at 6.56 the best👍with the varsity jacket, cream turtleneck, burgundy corduroy trousers from gentlemens gazzette shop👍

[@tmack-rx4ih]

Toss up between looks 5 and 3 as my favorite. Looking for a way to incorporate a pair of white jeans into the winter rotation.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks for the comment!

[@SimsMoyal]

Thank you for choosing Levi's Jeans ! the only jeans there is and the original one

[@WesleyPeters-d4l]

hey brian, nice video. Please make more videos like this

[@hespokestyle]

Wilco

[@brandonantone1]

Oh snap!! Welcome back Brian! Nice beard BTW

[@aynrandfan7454]

That ox blood allsaints moto jacket you styled is still pretty badass from before…I still wear mine found it at an allsaints outlet years back I think they discounted it now tho haha

[@FredLock]

This video comes at the perfect time for me because I've been strongly considering buying a leather jacket. Mostly because I just think they look cool. But I also wonder what else, besides the obvious, I could wear with one. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@hespokestyle]

Glad I could help!

[@Tiger24kicks]

I would say a Ralph Lauren Purple label biker jacket with fit your style best, they can be worn with dressed up clothes and look best with it. A Saint Laurent or Celine Wyatt in a jodphur or wyatt.

[@mylife4631]

Fantastic I will try one of those thanks 🙏

[@tastybrownie7448]

OCBD (Oxford Collared Button Down?). What are the best brands of OCBDs?

[@JohannesGalansson]

I love the soundtrack.

[@JohnnyJoker-s9d]

Great outfits sir.

[@hespokestyle]

Glad you like them!

[@AfricanTvFilmaker]

For Bomber Jackets 'looks' within its original military aeronautical heritage, add a scarf; Rayban Aviators; high shift jump boots; khaki or blue shirt; crisp pleated wool pants; leather or wool flat cap, to acknowledge the airforce 'cover'. Tough and elegant like Airmen, TopGun can't miss. The other jackets also needs scarfs and hats to complete the cool weather functionality...

[@isaacyasiputap]

Very nice video. I prefer the suede brown jacket with Western cowboy boots

[@f4_faris]

Another classic option would be - Offwhite/light brown shirt, beige/khaki pants & black jacket Grey shirt, brown pants & black jacket

[@glo_me666]

Great to see you are back on KZbin with some amazing content; I was already missing the great outfits and vast knowledge. Hope you and your family had an amazing Christmas. By the way, when will the Monarch Butterfly Black Bow Ties be back on the He Spoke S shop? I have kept eyeing them for any re-stocking but nothing thus far. Wishing you nothing but the best! 😊

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks! We're still sold out of that. Probably back in stock in January. Keep an eye out!

[@BenKnudtson-pu2ol]

Big fan of turtleneck + leather jacket. So cool. Also, what belt is that?? Caught my eye. Happy holidays!

[@melloken8282]

You look like Rick Grimes with that one jacket, this is amazing 👍

[@jochem1986]

Hey Brian, you're among the best dressed and styled men on KZbin. You turn combining the basics into an art form. However, I must say that your current haircut ages you about ten years. You look a lot younger and fresher when you keep the sides and back much shorter. I know we should embrace aging, but I feel like it's too soon for you. Keep up the content, it's still as inspirational as ever!

[@VernonHuss]

I'd say the first time I really noticed leather jackets was on police officers and detectives in old movies and they always look good on formal clothing if I may say so myself. + Merry Christmas Brian!!!! 🎄

[@hespokestyle]

Same to you

[@kennethbrown3716]

I know exactly what you mean like the movie Batman 1989

[@AlexRuhlz]

I love most of them but I really disagree on the profound black suede with the brown outfit, doesnt feel smooth to the eyes as the others. If it was a really dark grey or a night blue, or the darkest of brown I'd agree, the black deginitely does't work for me with brown but you still manage to look awesome ahah.

[@amandalove3368]

Wouldn't recommend varsity jackets for older gentlemen. Seems off to me but of course, wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.

[@ryanorionwotanson4568]

I feel the same

[@danielzozayabrown790]

Please do an update to your sunglasses and glasses collection.

[@_PhinneyWood_]

More importantly when do we get a video on your Lange 1?! Years in the making.

[@m00067381]

Awesome video. Where these jackets are made ??

[@GerardoHernandez-fq1mx]

Brian…how about the plain Theory leather jacket, black jeans, and lighter blue denim shirt? Maybe black Chelsea boots?

[@Daine2000]

As a suggestion: I think to improve look 4, you could play in to the collegiate look a bit and put a polo or collared shirt with the colar over the crewneck sweater. And maybe swap the crewneck for something with a bit more color since its going to largely be covered by the jacket

[@Viki12ify]

I spot a Lange 1...can we expect a watch review of this amazing timepiece?

[@hespokestyle]

That's right! I'm kind of on the fence about talking about my watch collection any more. I understand many of you enjoy that but I do not want to come across as flexing. If you recall, it's one of the reasons I sold my 5711.

[@kylec7924]

@@hespokestylego for it man, audience is clearly interested. If some has a problem, simply advise if they have and issue, here’s a tissue.

[@MarkKwak]

​@@hespokestyle 100% understand the feeling, but if people can glean any of your personality in these videos- doubt you have to worry. Love videos of watches that are actually worn and thoughtfully curated.

[@pentecost_]

We want another round of AMA

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

I appreciate your transparency in this video. My leather cafe racer is my favorite piece and what I feel i can match with anything in my wardrobe. Knowing there are pieces you struggle with gives me an ego boost :p Really liked that last outfit

[@hespokestyle]

Many thanks!

[@lawrencegyebi5014]

I thought tight leather jacket were in voke now....but I like your outfits , nice to see you wearing something for older guys. What is your view on tight leather jackets?

[@charlesmarcano5308]

Where have you been? I haven't seen any current content from you for quite some time.

[@icaliver]

I love that black biker Bomber jacket, but varsity jackets are a no for me. It’s for someone younger. I want to like but have to be honest when I see it geared to someone my age. I don’t mean this as harsh criticism but less is more when it comes to hair. These can flatter your face frame but make texture putty give your self volume relaxed look for the casual look. I love this channel, I feel that I’ve outgrown the RealmemRealstyle channel.

[@Admiral_Fontaine]

If youre in good shape the rock and roll biker jacket and boots will never be out of style

[@dinomite725]

When are you coming back to KZbin Brian? Missing the regularly scheduled programming on the channel. Great content as always. PS any Italy-trip videos coming up?

[@maxoggle11]

I think you've got the right idea by pairing some of them with formal trousers. Set's you apart from trying to look youthfull. I think the beard also helps with a bit of grey as you're obviously not having a midlife crisis. I think it also helps you're in reasonable shape. I don't see anything wrong with any of the looks. I don't personaly think i'd wear some of them but I'm a bit more overweight. I 've watched some of your older videos and I think we're in the same ballpark more conservative classic menswear and as you get older I think it looks more appropriate. There's so much that is aimed at the young and guilable with more money than sense. I really don't see how casual looks better than even slighty formal lkie you could pair a pair of jeans with a single breasted mac in dK Grey or with an overcoat in the winter and that would be so much simpler and more stylish than hoodies, quited jackets.

[@nelly5954]

I'm pretty accustomed to avoiding plastic materials like synthetic cotton and polyester. Is this a good strategy when looking for a leather jacket?

[@mhaladawy]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@hespokestyle]

You got it!

[@AlphonseGamboa]

Hello, what jacket is that ? Looks very nice

[@Izanagi2072]

Brian where you at bro?? Missing your content in my life!

[@your_cars_extended_warranty]

"it's harder to be stylishly casual than casually stylish" -John style

[@samjackson328]

The style goat has returned 🙌

[@hespokestyle]

Good to see you!

[@rogercaughell4282]

A varsity jacket and and any kind of 30+ maturity just should not be found in the same conversation. If you insist, then make it as plain as possible, and @inigosuarez's suggestions nailed it.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Saw a bag in a tree the other day; thought of you

[@jerutamundong]

Link of the charcoal trousers?

[@the-subster]

The brown G1 bomber is amazing! What are your thoughts on longer leather coats? TJM has quite a few long ones, how well would they work with a suit for instance? I usually like wool for long coats, but was wondering how a long leather coat would look with more formal clothing.

[@hespokestyle]

Not for me.

[@the-subster]

​@@hespokestyle Thanks for the reply! Looking forward to your new videos

[@aPixelcoffee]

I do think that a classic, thigh-length shearling coat in muted dark brown or black can work very well with a suit. Google "Lederwerk Frankfurt Zugspitze" for a high quality example. Or browse "etiql shearling". They come with the added bonus of being exceptionally warm while made of breathable and robust all-natural materials. I would stay away from faux fur or fake shearling, though. That just means a poly lining, which won't be warm, but run hot and uncomfortable.

[@philipmccracken697]

Having a beard like that with your excellent, defined jaw line is criminal. I have a beard because I have a double chin. I would kill to look better clean shaven (or with a very light stubble).

[@KINGRG1]

Bring back the clean shaved Brian 😔

[@hespokestyle]

lol. Not happening. He’s retired too.

[@AlexM-oq5el]

The man just retired from the Army, let him enjoy his renewed facial hair freedom!

[@gallolocoparisien]

Your opinion on B3 jackets?

[@davidmcnicol5322]

Whenever I try on a leather or suede jacket it never really works for me😢. Same with hats. Tired of wearing baseball caps…however, trying on various hats never works also. How to choose a hat???

[@kallekalis]

7:09 I’m personally in love with varsity jackets in a preppy, Ralph Lauren-esque way. However unfortunately for you and men in your age that’ll probably come off as a bit childish maybe… Throw on a baseball cap and wear the jacket to a game and you’ll be good ✌🏼

[@joytekb]

Like the humor You know xactly what you doing even if😂

[@Highland_Paddy]

I think styling leather jackets is actually pretty easy, but finding nice ones that fit for reasonable price may be getting more difficult.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Perhaps you are overthinking or trying to wear leather when you should be wearing a sport jacket instead?

[@Highland_Paddy]

I prefer the brown bomber but NOT with blue jeans.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Varsity better w' jeans, but you also just said you didn't want a YOUNGER look, so lose the jeans entirely?

[@Highland_Paddy]

Quilted lining still usually not warm enough.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I'll take the cable sweater but not the Chelsea boots......................

[@blackwood3243]

What's the material of the buttons on the bomber jackets?

[@hespokestyle]

Not listed on website.

[@alangonzalez4782]

Bro pull off the Rick Grimes cosplay unintentionally 😂

[@treybryantstyle]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rowback97]

What Levis jean are you wearing?

[@hespokestyle]

501

[@theotht]

Great video, i find the title kinda misleading as youre talking about "leather" jackets and not all sorts of jackets and materials. btw that suede bomber is perfection i want it

[@hespokestyle]

Suede is leather!

[@quietatse]

He's back 🙌🏾

[@hespokestyle]

Cheers!

[@irawanwijaya7951]

For reference can Google cafe racer outfits.... They're quite sartorial

[@crunchers9]

Not too many of those fur covered collars here on the West Coast!

[@hassanabbasi2263]

beard looks great

[@kaysihaitham]

What😢is the website of the leather Jacket company.

[@96111thomas]

“But not like mine 😏” 😂

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Brian. I like your pairings.

[@hespokestyle]

Thanks, Ron. Much appreciated!

[@juanalatriste1472]

Awesome attire, would like to know where your brown chelsea boots are from like the polish dark toe tip on the boot

[@hespokestyle]

They're from Carlos Santos. Super nice,

[@mdeodar]

A+