Why all the hatred towards black leather jackets?

[westinghouse]

So I do lots of reading about leather jackets on the internet and many people, especially women, are vehemently against men wearing black leather jackets of any kind. Many members here shun black leather for brown. Is this because of any particular stereotype or would a tastefully done jacket change the world's mindset?

 

[Fletch]

I embraced the brown basically to put my tiny thumbprint in the eyeball of mass tastes and easy symbolism. It was un-black leather jackets that lost their identity first, after the Air Force and motorcyclists abandoned them, and fashion overdid the icky burgundys and baby[redacted] browns during the 1970s. Even horsey people did away with the classic brown high boots as "no longer traditional"(!).

This left black as the only leather with identity and cool. Unfortunately, it came into line with stereotypes - bad@ss, hard-boy images such as outlaw bikers and the fetish community. Not the kind of style I wanted a part of when I got my first (choccy brown) A-2 in the early '90s.

I do have a bit of black in my jacket rack, but nothing too bad@ss - nothing shiny, tailored, belted or metaled. One is a cheapo pebble goatskin A-2, the other a lambskin carcoat in a dullish, veg tanned black that has a greenish-brown cast.

 

[rumblefish]

For me black hides some of the character and beauty of the leather.
I don't wear much black at all anyway, just shoes and a few pants really.

 

[Spitfire]

Because:

 

[tonypaj]

I have two black ones, more brown ones, though. I do not have, neither have I seen, any prejudices against black leather jackets. My son wears only black...

 

[tonypaj]

Because:

To me that looks more brownish beige...

 

[Fletch]

I do hope you're not looking down on men with neck rolls.
Some of us are very large, very strong, and very fond of physical violence.

Not me of course. I'm just a tub o' guts.

 

[Feraud]

I have not noticed a dislike of black jackets at the Lounge...

 

[Matt Deckard]

There are some occasions in which the black leather jacket is perfect. Dystopia for example.

 

[apba1166]

I had only black ones for years. Now others too, but I still like black, if it's lamb and/or a style jacket. Goes w/everything. Minimal. Cleaner lines. Expecially with no brass/nickel/studs/buckles/snaps.d-rings, etc.

 

[Lear]

Nil Desperandum!

For a long time, I considered black leather to be for the sleek and fashionable. Only to be worn by rugged macho men. Well, I've overcome that prejudice. My black Aero should be here soon. I don't care if people laugh, point, guffaw or ridicule. If I want that horsehide to cup the prodigious outline of my gigantic gut, so be it.

Also, I wanted a second Veste de Rallye in FQHH. Brown was simply too close to cordovan. Black was the only option.

Lear (the ugly and fat one)

 

[Pushrod]

So I do lots of reading about leather jackets on the internet and many people, especially women, are vehemently against men wearing black leather jackets of any kind

Lol, reminds me of that country-western song by Toby Keith Some girls don't like boys like me,, but some girls do.

 

[jon z]

What hatred?

I can't say I've noticed any. Black for me is just as wearable as brown. Some syles (Half Belt, G1 for example) suit brown whereas others (Motorcycle for example) suit black IMO. Right now my collection has more black than brown.

 

[jimmer_5]

I will admit that I have a strong dislike towards Black Leather Jackets, but it is only based on that fact that so many manufacturers make ONLY black jackets. I am very much a "brown/earthtone" person, and I wear very little black. That being said, I own two black leather jackets, but that may change in the near future.

I have been searching for a decent Brown leather jacket for years, and finally had to spend quite a bit of money to get one through Aero (it shold be done soon!) Now that I have discovered the Fedora Lounge, I have a huge wellspring of information on quality jacket manufacturers, and significantly less money in my pocket. I'd really like to geta nicely fitting Vanson as well, but if I do it now, I won't live to wear it - the wife has drawn the line for now since I have two orders with Aero as we speak.....

 

[Fletch]

I will admit that I have a strong dislike towards Black Leather Jackets, but its is only based on that fact that so many manufacturers make ONLY black jackets.

That's a lot of it with me, too.

If my midlife crisis really comes on, and I start affecting 3" sideburns and a vintage Bimmer, I will buy and wear something like this.

 

[pipvh]

Hatred? I love 'em. But only really beaten-up ones. I just don't like brand-new shiny black leather, I suppose.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I can't say I've noticed any. Black for me is just as wearable as brown. Some syles (Half Belt, G1 for example) suit brown whereas others (Motorcycle for example) suit black IMO. Right now my collection has more black than brown.

I totally agree with this.

 

[CBI]

for me, black leather ALWAYS looks cheap, can't explain it, I guess brown (even died) looks like a more convincing hide color???

 

[JoeNiblick]

I'll agree that brown in a much more common choice here, but I don't know that there's an outright hatred for black.

James Bond wears a black Aero:

 

[Stearmen]

Red hair and black leather

ARTIST: Richard Thompson
TITLE: 1952 Vincent Black Lightning



Said Red Molly to James that's a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like
Said James to Red Molly, well my hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952
And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Box Hill they did ride