The other day I heard someone say that they had never owned a denim jacket/ jean jacket. I actually had to hide my shock. Further, they felt there was a resurgence to them lately and was now contemplating one. Shock. Again.
Here’s the deal. You need to own one or two or three to be honest. Always. This is not a trend. This is a menswear staple. But why more than one? You need a classic dark denim and you need a worn-in classic denim. Can you layer it under a wool topcoat? Yes. Can you wear it with a shirt and tie? Yes. My only rule, make sure it fits well – you want a slim fit. Try it on, it’s about how it fits you not the brand. My picks:
Givenchy, Slim-Fit Madonna-Print Jacket. While this jacket would not normally be a classic investment piece due to the print, I would argue, it’s Madonna – religious iconography is classic.
Saint Laurent, Dry Denim Jacket
J.Crew, Denim Jacket in Medium Worn Wash
Also try APC, Acne, Levis or even Gap 1968 (Gap has been doing Jean Jackets well for a long time).