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GIVE YOUR OFF-DUT Y LOOK A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL EDGE WITH THE SEASON’S LATEST CROP OF LEATHER JACKETS.

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GIVE YOUR OFF-DUT Y LOOK A ROCK ‘N’ ROLL EDGE WITH THE SEASON’S LATEST CROP OF LEATHER JACKETS.

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IT’S A CINCH

Is your style more formal than fashion-forward?

Bottega Veneta has the answer: A safaristyle belted jacket in matte leather looks sharp, not straitlaced.

Calfskin jacket, cotton blend shirt and wool blend pants, from Bottega Veneta. Leather shoes, from Tod’s.

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FINE AND DANDY

The textured underside of an animal hide, suede has a soft and softly worn appeal. Even brand new, the suede jacket shown here has the look and feel of a familiar companion.

Goatskin suede leather jacket, cashmere top and silk scarf, from Alfred Dunhill.

Metal frame sunglasses, from Polaroid.

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JUST SAY IT

The slogan tee isn’t the only item of clothing that can send a message.

This season, brands like Fendi are putting bold pronouncements on all sorts of items.

This shearling number features declarations such as “HOPE” and “THINK”.

Lambskin shearling jacket, from Fendi.
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PERFECT MIX

Subtle contrasts define the Hermes Fall collection.

Think tasteful pieces such as this lambskin bomber jacket, which stands out with a darker band of sheepskin around the chest.

Lambskin leather jacket, cashmere pullover, cotton blend pants and silk scarf, from Hermes.

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WILD WORLD

Leather outerwear can be basic – or it can be totally, fantastically bonkers. The studded biker vest gets a surreal update with animal-shaped metal studs inspired by traditional specimens.

Calfskin vest with metal studs, wool knit cropped pullover, cotton shirt and wool blend pants, from Gucci.
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IN EQUILIBRIUM

Tough and functional, a quilted calfskin jacket helps to even out the quir kiness of pieces such as a pullover with a classic newspaper ad-like print.

Calfskin jacket, from Tod’s. Wool knit pullover, calf leather pants and leather shoes, from Loewe. Metal frame sunglasses, from Carrera.
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