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Always In Fashion: Biker Jackets


By Holly O'Neill
08th Jan 2016
Always In Fashion: Biker Jackets

1. Faux Leather Jacket, €49.95, Zara.com?
2. Textured Crushed Leather Biker Jacket, €247.50, TheKooples.com?
3. Distressed Leather Biker Jacket, €250, Topshop.com

The leather jacket was first invented in the early 1900s as a flight jacket in World War 1 to prevent exposure to extreme weather conditions. Function moved to fashion when bikers jackets were brought to fame originally by Marlon Brando, James Dean and Debbie Harry, right up to Kate Moss and the Olsen twins.

Biker jackets have remained a fierce wardrobe staple ever since and a biker jacket, jeans, ballet flats and a statement necklace are a trusted uniform to rely on. Wear your biker jacket model-off-duty style like Kendall Jenner’s look below or style it casually chic with these three looks.

Screen Shot 2016-01-07 at 10.20.37Jacket: Faux Leather Jacket. €49.95, Zara.com?

90s Racer Vest, €10, Topshop.com?
Khaki Double Zip Superskinny Trousers, €40,
River Island
Lucrezia Tote, €1650, Givenchy, FarFetch.com
Gianvito Rossi Pantent Leather Pumps, (exact match), €530, MyTheresa.com

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Jacket: Sleeveless Faux Leather Biker Jacket, €65, Topshop.com

Henningsen Fedora, €210, Janessa Leone, Barneys.com
High Neck Sweater, €19.99, Zara.com
MOTO Washed Black Leigh Jeans, €34, Topshop.com
White And Black Superstar Trainers, €88, Adidas, Schuh.ie
Iconic Wayfarer Oval Sunglasses, €238, Rayban, JohnLewis.com
440 Bellini Fringed Crossbody Bag, €220, DVF, BrownThomas.combiker jackets

Jacket: Distressed Leather Biker Jacket, €250, Topshop.com

Aviator Sunglasses. €202, Rayban, BrownThomas.com
Selma Studded Top Zip Satchel Medium, €350, Michael Kors, BrownThomas.com
Skull And Leopard Print Scarf, €450, Alexander McQueen, FarFetch.com
Oversize High Neck Sweatshirt, €49, CosStores.com
Ex-Boyfriend Jean, €75, Alexa Chung For AG, BrownThomas.com
Rouge Allure, €32,50, Chanel, BrownThomas.com
Ravish Laser Cut Sandals, €72, Topshop.comScreen Shot 2016-01-06 at 17.12.33

Jacket: Textured Crushed Leather Biker Jacket, €247.50, TheKooples.com

Blacktie Sunglasses 188S, €192, Dior, BrownThomas.com
Sammy Boots, €240, Carvela, KurtGeiger.ie
Drape Neck Blouse, €50, Topshop.com
Gathered Satin Skirt, €435, MCQ, BrownThomas.com
Monogram Bourse Bucket Bag Mini, €790, Saint Laurent, BrownThomas.com
Anina Caged Strap Heel Sandals, €44.10, Public Desire, Asos.com