The Aviator Jacket Is The Menswear Piece You Won’t Regret Investing In
From the cult classic Acne Studios design to new iterations from the likes of Loewe and Nanushka, plus, a host of high street doppelgangers, the aviator jacket is back in the spotlight once again. Let’s be honest, it never really goes away and that’s why we’re championing it as one of the designer investment pieces worth shelling out the big bucks for. From wish list pieces to styles for more modest budgets, here’s our line-up…
With its shearling insides and pilot-inspired cut, tobacco-stained colour palette and timelessly cool, the aviator jacket has long had a place in fashion’s hall of fame.
This season, they are everywhere (again!) from the traditional leather aviator styles to the more modern nod to the look.
Recently, the likes of A-lister Aaron Taylor-Johnson was spotted wearing a cropped, all-black style on the red carpet for his London photocall for the new movie Kraven the Hunter. Dressed head-to-toe in black with smart shoes, Aaron proves the aviator works well for smarter occasions when styled in the right way.
For something more low-key and cool, look to style influencers sry.will and paulbinam, both of which make things a little cooler and casual with loose-fit jeans and a great bag.
With it’s shearling insides and pilot-inspired cut, tobacco-stained colour palette and timeless cool, the aviator jacket has long had a place in fashion’s hall of fame.
If you’re looking to invest, prepare to part with some serious cash. There’s the very classic Belstaff style that purists will love or the stalwart and OG of modern aviator jackets, Acne. On the high street, WEEKDAY does a great vintage-inspired bomber style, whilst The Kooples’ iteration is still expensive but feels a little bit like the Loewe one but almost 5k less.
There’s something about military style that draws us in time and time again. It’s cool, it feels heroic and, above all, it’s practical. Here’s to finding you the perfect aviator jacket and a lifetime of wearing it.
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