As a fashion editor, I’m always being asked about investments that will stand the test of time. As much fun as a viral product can be to incorporate into your usual rotation, nothing feels better than buying something that won’t be considered “out” in a few months or even years. Case in point: Leather motorcycle jackets. No matter their age, their personal style, or how long they’ve owned it, moto jacket owners are never regretful about their purchase—not ever. It’s one of those items you throw on again and again. But if you’re feeling any doubt about buying one, listen up. To really hammer home how timeless leather motorcycle jackets are, look at Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, and Amber Valletta, three women over the age of 50 with great style who have been wearing leather jackets for years and still wear them regularly. The style has become a staple in their wardrobes, and it probably always will be.
I most recently spotted Moore wearing an oversized version with her dog Pilaf in New York City. With it, she wore a sheer, lace maxi skirt, as well as a button-down shirt, knee-high boots, and Brandon Maxwell’s viral newspaper kisslock bag from his S/S 26 show in September. The handbag shape and lace detailing on her skirt are both quite lady-like, but her choice of a leather jacket and all-black color palette gave the look some edge, making it feel right at home in Manhattan.
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