There’s no doubt that leather will be the centerpiece of winter 2010-2011, and with it the grand return of an emblematic piece still in the military spirit: the bomber jacket.
Gone from our closets since the 1990s, the sheepskin aviator jacket is back with a vengeance, but brought up to date. Originally worn by Royal Air Force aviators during the Second World War, this sheepskin jacket will be the must-have piece to keep us warm this winter.
Designer Barbara Bui has updated the bomber jacket, infusing it with undeniable chic. “I wanted to work on timelessness without losing the dynamic allure, to express the
chic of simplicity.says the designer. Parka, vest, perfecto, even aviator suit, the spirit of the “flight jacket” is present, bringing a rock spirit to classic pieces. Natural leather straps and foxing blend and complement each other in cameos or more monochrome versions offering neutral tones. “I wanted to blend the raw and the chic to create authentic, protective pieces that would stand the test of time, like the fabric of heroes.“Barbara Bui explains, creating pieces that will stay with us for years to come.
The bomber can be worn in any circumstance, as a feminine daytime version over a little top or dress, or at night, subtly over an evening gown, to be fully in line with the 2011 trend. But it’s equally at home worn with leather, sweaters and chunky shoes.
Marie-Odile Radom
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