I was recently listening to an episode of the podcast Ride in which Mary Beth Barone declared, “There’s nothing harder than dating a straight man looking to buy a leather jacket,” before going on to outline the trials and tribulations of the hunt. “It’s about the shape, it’s about the colour, it’s too much.” And honestly, I must agree. The quest for the perfect leather jacket is an elusive one, no matter who you are. Do you go Tom Cruise in Top Gun, or lean into a little Danny Zuko energy? Like the hunt for the perfect white T-shirt, once you open Pandora’s box, it can be hard to shut your eyes to the onslaught of leather on offer.
Thankfully, we can look to our favourite A-listers (and their well-informed stylists) to lead the way. Jennifer Lawrence – the new queen of understated street style – has continued her well-dressed run in those-in-the-know’s favourite label: Róhe. Beloved by editors and fashion insiders alike, the Amsterdam-based brand is quietly and quickly becoming the go-to for elevated basics, without the eye-watering The Row price tag.
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In keeping with J Law’s quiet-luxury agenda, this might just be the perfect jacket. Treading the line between sleek and boxy, it has deep, structured pockets and pairs beautifully with a simple white tee and jeans. If you want to take a leaf out of the actor’s perfectly understated wardrobe, move quickly. This insider-approved leather jacket won’t hang around forever.
