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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • "Leather is evergreen." GQ editors Avidan, Yang-Yi and Gerald are here to recommend leather jackets at every price point and suit every budget. From the below $500 range to the Celine splurge buys, the GQ Recommends team explores a wide range of leather (and faux-leather). Plus each editor takes the same leather jacket and styles it all their own.
    Shop the jackets here:
    Budget
    Séfr "Francis" croc-effect faux leather jacket bit.ly/3JKFhvQ
    Banana Republic heritage sude trucker jacket bit.ly/40uwYv4
    Mid-Range
    Schott classic perfecto deerhide motorcycle jacket bit.ly/3K6BAly
    Golden Bear "Carter" shearling bomber jacket bit.ly/3K6RY5U
    Splurge
    Saint Laurent drummed lambskin jacket bit.ly/3TIjABj
    Celine lambskin blouson jacket bit.ly/3LNsRGc
    00:00 GQ Recommends Leather Jackets
    00:25 Price Points
    01:10 Look for Specifics
    02:17 Budget ($500 and Under)
    04:24 Mid-Range ($500-$1500)
    05:45 Splurge ($1500+)
    07:47 1 Jacket, 3 Styles
    08:31 Gerald's Style
    10:40 Yang-Yi's Style
    12:07 Avidan's Style
    13:20 Leather is Evergreen
    13:53 Leather Jacket Icons
    17:22 Don't Forget to Vote
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  • @mrmattg
    @mrmattg Рік тому +180

    Was in the presence of a $200k Chrome Hearts croc skin leather jacket. It was custom made and ordered by a high profile customer. The skins were symmetrical. The zips had black diamonds. The most gorgeous leather jacket I’ve ever seen.

    • @Da-ij4hd
      @Da-ij4hd Рік тому +2

      Dear god do you have a picture of it?

    • @martinvanburen4578
      @martinvanburen4578 Рік тому +11

      I once saw a Saudi Arabian businessman walk into the Hermes store and walk out with a jacket that had no price tag. It looked painfully expensive.

    • @jonathanvermillion7263
      @jonathanvermillion7263 11 місяців тому +1

      Omg sounds amazing

    • @phasemitski3918
      @phasemitski3918 10 місяців тому +1

      Bro same here chrome hearts is a beautiful brand I seen this video of this dude wearing a 20k chrome hearts jacket it was ridiculously amazing

  • @shootmdm
    @shootmdm Рік тому +472

    If you have unlimited money for a leather jacket go have it tailored and custom made.

    • @princegobi5992
      @princegobi5992 Рік тому +17

      Idk, I don’t think it would look that great. Custom and tailored is great for certain items, but I wouldn’t necessarily trust them to make something that is “now” or “en vogue”.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому

      @@princegobi5992Lewis Leathers makes off the rack jackets and tailored jackets. They are the best jackets one can purchase.

    • @laxmitty21
      @laxmitty21 Рік тому +34

      @@princegobi5992 well if you’re spending $2-5k on a jacket wouldn’t you want to be able to wear it for the next 10-30 years without it going out of style??

    • @penguin_edits
      @penguin_edits Рік тому +11

      @@princegobi5992 the unique nature of bespoke is that you can personalize stuff to how you want it, if you wanted a modern jacket a good tailor could make it for you

    • @LyonTheGreat
      @LyonTheGreat Рік тому +8

      ​@@princegobi5992 if your primary concern is looking trendy, then don't buy something that's made to last for decades.

  • @WithHealthbars
    @WithHealthbars Рік тому +71

    I would say -
    $500 and under - AllSaints
    $500-$1500 - Belstaff or Schott NYC
    $1500-$$$$ - The Real McCoy or just custom tailor made

    • @thesorrow312
      @thesorrow312 Рік тому +6

      For the midrange id go with Aero.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +2

      You can pickup Belstaff for $35o at Nordstrom Rack. I prefer Lewis Leathers over the Real McCoy.

    • @CoolChevere
      @CoolChevere Рік тому

      100% agree with your picks.

    • @Art-lm4ik
      @Art-lm4ik Рік тому

      500 under you can definetly find a vintage balenciaga leather jacket... or a vintage prada one

    • @zombis89fisto
      @zombis89fisto Рік тому +1

      Nah Himel bros is worth it like look at their heron.

  • @lKILLGIANTS
    @lKILLGIANTS Рік тому +147

    Faux leather will not age nearly as nicely as traditional leather. I think that's the main draw to leather jackets in general - you're going to be wearing these pieces for a very long time and they will age with grace if you take care of it.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +17

      I don’t understand why they made that choice. Well most choices were not very good. They didn’t eve talk about Lewis Leathers.

    • @richardcostello360
      @richardcostello360 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@bngr_bngrthat's a crying shame.......Mike Lewis made fantastic jackets (I'm a Sentinel fan myself)

  • @izzybautista832
    @izzybautista832 Рік тому +13

    They act like you can't get a vintage one for under $100. And it would be better quality than many of the $500+ options

  • @Solid-Saiful-Plissken
    @Solid-Saiful-Plissken Рік тому +55

    As mentioned by others, AllSaints on sale has absolute steals. Copped a vegetable tanned lambskin jacket and it has become my second skin. It's supple and developing a beatiful patina.
    If I had unlimited budget my dream pick would be the Undercover x Lewis Leathers Lightening Jacket
    Jeff Goldblum rocking a Saint Laurent Biker jacket with a white button up shirt, a grey snake print silk tie, suit pants, black boots, silver rings and a watch is God Tier style icon imho

    • @SaSpursFan
      @SaSpursFan Рік тому

      How much for the allsaitns in sale?

  • @f4_faris
    @f4_faris 7 місяців тому +12

    In major leather-producing countries like India or Pakistan, you can get a jacket that is the same quality and style as a $500 range jacket shown here for $30-50.
    Goes to show how much customers abroad have to (unknowingly) pay for freight charges, brand labels & store rent.

  • @victorespino5650
    @victorespino5650 Рік тому +48

    500 for a fake leather?

  • @pureounce.9184
    @pureounce.9184 Рік тому +12

    If you're buying a Saint Laurent leather jacket for your first leather get an L01 or shop pre-loved for an L17.
    In fact leathers are made to last and show more personality with age, there is no real reason to buy a top quality leather brand-new, there's loads available on the secondary market. Save money, save the environment.

  • @tyroneblackmon2363
    @tyroneblackmon2363 Рік тому +28

    I’m surprised they didn’t note Jeff Goldblum as a leather jacket icon. His Saint Laurent jacket and how much he rocks that is INSANE. Definitely one of my favorites

  • @starboy.99
    @starboy.99 Рік тому +19

    All Saints is another great alternative for leather jacket around and under $500

    • @estRJ
      @estRJ Рік тому +3

      Was going to comment the same! Grailed has lambskin leather All Saints jackets for $200. I got the Wick jacket (originally $600) for $200!

    • @gorgon4061
      @gorgon4061 Рік тому +2

      I own two all saints, superb quality and fit that doesn’t ask for anything to those that are too expensive.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому

      I would get a Belstaff for $350 at Nordstrom Rack.

    • @miniroseyo
      @miniroseyo Рік тому

      @@bngr_bngr have fun finding one

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому

      @@miniroseyo I found two.

  • @JasonCryer
    @JasonCryer Рік тому +19

    Props to Yang-Yi for shouting out Bourdain - definite low key style icon. I for sure got a few pairs of desert boots thanks to him.

  • @latinopartyrocking
    @latinopartyrocking Рік тому +50

    Ralph Lauren is the style icon period, personally, and the clothes he shares with the world. I was disappointed Jeff Goldblum, or Harry Styles, or G Eazy weren't mentioned as leather jacket icons.

  • @OVXX666
    @OVXX666 Рік тому +14

    watching this with my thrifted $15 leather jacket questioning everything rn

  • @taegyuleee
    @taegyuleee 11 місяців тому

    Please help me choosing a leather jacket between Acne studio Nate and Saint Laurent L01 thks!!🙏

  • @alydematti
    @alydematti Рік тому +8

    Avidan's leather jacket fit gave me Edward Cullen vibes, which I dig!

  • @jacobmackenzie7971
    @jacobmackenzie7971 Рік тому +8

    For cheaper leather jackets Allsaints are great idk how they didn’t mention them

  • @zombis89fisto
    @zombis89fisto Рік тому +3

    If I had more money to get one leather jacket it would get a Himel bros leather those jackets are beautifully made and feel so good to wear.

  • @Martin-nj2re
    @Martin-nj2re Рік тому +3

    Mova Leather has great styles and they also offer customization for less than most of these. I got mine for 300 and it's so worth it.

  • @rocco6996
    @rocco6996 Рік тому +13

    They didn't do the classic leather jacket any justice 😔

  • @darrenheard9943
    @darrenheard9943 17 днів тому

    That Schott leather jacket def caught my eye! It's now on my list.

  • @jamaal_ldn
    @jamaal_ldn Рік тому +5

    Cool selection of jackets. Would've been cool to see a cafe racer jacket being styled in there though😅

  • @jaden230
    @jaden230 Рік тому +1

    anyone knows where can get the cardigan like Avidan wearing?

  • @starboy.99
    @starboy.99 Рік тому +25

    KEEP IT UP GUYS!! I LOVE THIS SERIES!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @memelord3348
    @memelord3348 Рік тому +4

    Ok this is great, it’s like all the leather jackets I’ve looked at where like $900+

  • @christianvera9625
    @christianvera9625 Місяць тому

    Does anyone know what type of Red Wing boots is Gerald wearing? Love the texture

  • @christianbrowne8069
    @christianbrowne8069 Рік тому +1

    Clean. I've diving into the leather game sooner rather than later

  • @JustSearchNate
    @JustSearchNate Рік тому +3

    Having to get them all this year. Thanks for always draining my bank GQ ;)

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +1

      Look at Lewis Leather. Better to have one amazing jacket than a few average jackets.

    • @JustSearchNate
      @JustSearchNate Рік тому

      @@bngr_bngr Ill check them out thank you!

  • @nabetse1999
    @nabetse1999 Рік тому +5

    So the Sefr Jacket is 400 pounds and is faux leather. I know nothing about these things so can someone please educate me on why the price would be so steep for a jacket like this? Is the material great quality?

    • @jamesscalise4990
      @jamesscalise4990 Рік тому +1

      Sefr's a p nice brand. That's how much they'd probably charge for any jacket of non-leather materials

    • @corta1991
      @corta1991 Рік тому

      True! It’s a sick jacket though!

  • @beforelastnight1110
    @beforelastnight1110 Рік тому +4

    Should’ve included Denzel washington training day leather jacket style🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @PixelPerfect3
    @PixelPerfect3 Рік тому +2

    What’s with the hats?

  • @weiyezhu
    @weiyezhu Рік тому +16

    The fact Allsaints was not mentioned in the 500 category is criminal to me

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +1

      Over priced.

    • @hjwscott
      @hjwscott Рік тому +7

      All Saints probably didn’t pay GQ an ad fee like the other brands they mentioned did

    • @carljohnespadilla7290
      @carljohnespadilla7290 Рік тому +1

      i’ve seen an allsaints leather jacket at a thrift store. they dont have the quality that i expect for the price of pieces. so basically drop em.

    • @kevinmurillo6767
      @kevinmurillo6767 Рік тому +1

      I have over 6 allsaints leathers and some have been with me for over 6 years and they’ve lasted really well. So idk what these comments about the quality is.

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +2

      @@kevinmurillo6767 well if you have 6 jackets over 6 years. Then your experience is owing one jacket for one year.

  • @AncientVvampire
    @AncientVvampire Рік тому

    Which jacket is that in gerards style

  • @cjc4426
    @cjc4426 Рік тому +4

    Thumbnail made it seem they were interviewing a leather jacket

  • @bigbadvicHo
    @bigbadvicHo 3 місяці тому +1

    What about StraightToHell leather jackets?

  • @joshferdico782
    @joshferdico782 Рік тому +2

    I MUST know where Gerald Ortiz got that Rolex big boat hat!!

  • @lilbape
    @lilbape Рік тому +4

    If the criteria is quality vs price I wouldn’t go for Celine or saint Laurent
    -500$ go vintage or a lesser know biker brand on sale
    500$ - 1500$ you’re good with schott and maybe a lewis leathers if you can get your hands on one
    1500$ + go with Japanese repro brands, you’ll find some good cheaper alternatives to real McCoy and a jacket that will last forever
    But if you buy Celine for 3k + you’re basically buying 300-600$ quality with a nice tag

    • @mavrickfaust2751
      @mavrickfaust2751 7 місяців тому

      What got me was the panels on the celine, never heard of em but i saw the like 7ish pannels on the back and i was like really

  • @aladee1
    @aladee1 2 місяці тому

    Schott Perfecto has been around and worn the longest for a reason.

  • @nanop-dx1hx
    @nanop-dx1hx Рік тому

    Definitely Anthony Bourdain. Anyone know where I can find one like he had?

  • @deepsoulfulsounds
    @deepsoulfulsounds Рік тому

    I love my 519 Perfecto!

  • @PeakBagger999
    @PeakBagger999 Рік тому +4

    These would be my picks:
    $500 range and under - AllSaints, Thursday Boots
    $500-$1,500 - Belstaff, Schott, Rag & Bone, The Kooples, John Varvatos Star USA
    $1,500 - John Varvatos (grey label)

  • @Sumclinger94
    @Sumclinger94 Рік тому +2

    The third dude had the best fit imo

  • @brunosavastano1851
    @brunosavastano1851 Рік тому +1

    why does the first dude talk like he's afraid of the other two or something lol

  • @corta1991
    @corta1991 Рік тому +3

    Joe Jonas wore the Séfr jacket, it looks sick! Curious if it’s worth the $500 though!?

  • @aj.casingcasing
    @aj.casingcasing Рік тому

    When in doubt, wear black. Yep, sums up my wardrobe and style. 😅

  • @clifforddean232
    @clifforddean232 Рік тому

    Might be dreaming but if you are giving up a large Saint Laurent drummed lambskin jacket, I'll take it and wear it in pride. Ralph gets my vote!

  • @brianbernal4209
    @brianbernal4209 Рік тому +3

    always thought that Marlon Brando, Slash, and Ralph Lauren looked the coolest in leather jackets

  • @mattvideos9203
    @mattvideos9203 4 місяці тому

    What do you think about the European biker, small collar jacket
    You kind of only picked jackets with traditional collars

  • @Normanenorminform
    @Normanenorminform 4 місяці тому

    Y’all forgot Chevignon and aeroleather. They make some insane jackets ong

  • @Tiger24kicks
    @Tiger24kicks 3 місяці тому

    I recently just got a ralph lauren black label cafe racer jacket. This week im definitely going to get a black label shearling jacket. After that i want this saint laurent biker jacket. Best person to wesr a leather coat to me is Heidi slimane.

  • @javierlizarraga6539
    @javierlizarraga6539 Рік тому +2

    I really love terminator 2 jacket 😎

  • @avemusbananum7125
    @avemusbananum7125 Рік тому +1

    Ralph Lauren is over the top, definition of class and style, legendary!

  • @stillclouds
    @stillclouds 9 місяців тому +1

    Marlo actually DIDN'T wear an official Schott jacket but the style was the same.

  • @thesorestsoldierindaddysarmy
    @thesorestsoldierindaddysarmy 5 місяців тому

    does anyone have an id on geralds shoes

  • @137Furon
    @137Furon Рік тому +5

    Hilarious that the first jacket isn’t even a leather jacket like come on guys you are telling me the BEST leather jacket in this guys opinion is that hideous pleather one 😂😂😂

    • @pauls3253
      @pauls3253 Рік тому +2

      not only that but its a faux croc leather blazer… these guys are kind of a joke

    • @137Furon
      @137Furon Рік тому +2

      @@pauls3253 The bubble these guys are in doesn't let them see how cringe all of this is. theres a way to talk about mens fashion without sounding aloof and preposterous like these guys are.

  • @vaughnanglin9352
    @vaughnanglin9352 Рік тому

    Y’all should’ve mentioned Rei Kawakubo she always rocked the best leather jackets

  • @JM-gf7ti
    @JM-gf7ti Рік тому +15

    can we get some hosts on these segments who actually have good style and can dress

  • @richardcorti3921
    @richardcorti3921 Рік тому +1

    Was wondering if anybody has heard Of a leather jacket company called guidemaster wolf. It's a horse high jacket made between 1955 and 1965. I have one but never heard of it

  • @thomasleibreich8442
    @thomasleibreich8442 Рік тому

    thursday jackets for under 500 is a great option

  • @anthonygarza8142
    @anthonygarza8142 Рік тому +4

    Lewis Leathers all the way. Ton Up!! 💪🏻

    • @bngr_bngr
      @bngr_bngr Рік тому +2

      I can’t believe these three dudes didn’t know about Lewis Leathers. The choices they picked were chosen with ChatGP.

    • @ripper7208
      @ripper7208 Рік тому

      Blackmeans aswell

  • @kongmw
    @kongmw Рік тому +4

    Allsaints would be so much better rec at under 500 than the obviously fake croc print monstrosity.

  • @NatureTable
    @NatureTable Рік тому +5

    Editor and director really phoned this one in huh? Loving all the strange, rambling and awkward posturing. Every jacket being described as a trucker jacket or a proto trucker jacket. Good stuff fellas 👍

  • @24ChrisGram
    @24ChrisGram Рік тому +1

    Belstaff Calf Leather jackets are better than the expensive ones in this video imo..

  • @ineshdheer7236
    @ineshdheer7236 Рік тому +1

    Leather jacket is synonymous with G Eazy.

  • @cale4539
    @cale4539 Рік тому +4

    there aint no way GQ said that faux leather is cool now LOLLLLLL XDDDDDDDD silly buggers

  • @josephnolfo75
    @josephnolfo75 Рік тому +6

    lol a $500 "budget" jacket

  • @Junyan89
    @Junyan89 Рік тому +3

    Nobody mentioned any Japanese horsehide. Fail bruh

  • @raiahy
    @raiahy Рік тому +2

    500$ is the budget option? Sheesh how can one be so out of touch with reality

  • @_._minus_._
    @_._minus_._ Рік тому

    Oh get me on this show i bet i would have the craziest fit

  • @nick2by2
    @nick2by2 Рік тому +7

    $500 being the "budget" option is insane

    • @OVXX666
      @OVXX666 Рік тому +1

      just pick one out a thrift store and violently throw it in the washer with baby shampoo thats what i do

    • @JCB576
      @JCB576 Рік тому +1

      Not for a leather jacket

  • @FridgeTalk
    @FridgeTalk Рік тому

    LAER makes the best all custom hand made. Top celebrities already know

  • @drone124
    @drone124 Рік тому

    Do denim jackets next

  • @littytiittie9704
    @littytiittie9704 Рік тому +2

    I'm sorry but the cheapest starting price was $500 and he suggested a faux leather jacket 🤮🤮🤮

  • @shiv2nite
    @shiv2nite Рік тому +1

    always get a chuckle out of these identity crisis cornball looks. 🤠

  • @MrHawaiiboy510
    @MrHawaiiboy510 Рік тому

    What about All Saints or Rag n Bone jackets?

  • @mree.9794
    @mree.9794 Рік тому +1

    and don't forget, eBay is your best friend for finding good leather deals

  • @USA-qm2bk
    @USA-qm2bk 6 місяців тому

    ‘If I only had $500 for one jacket...”😮

  • @Sakovcatz
    @Sakovcatz Рік тому +1

    Shame I look like I should be on a register in any sort of leather jacket.

  • @FlyingTigersKMT
    @FlyingTigersKMT Рік тому

    So what’s the difference between “price” and the now ubiquitous redundant “price point”?

  • @theprogressiveatheist7024
    @theprogressiveatheist7024 Рік тому +5

    Maybe next they can recommend a Ferrari for every budget too.

  • @Kiennguyen-gn4rz
    @Kiennguyen-gn4rz Рік тому +1

    Stop capping, why would I buy a 500 faux leather jacket?

  • @emiliocian8337
    @emiliocian8337 Рік тому

    Leather jacket smells of rockstar so Pete Doherty with his leather at Glastonbury 2005.

  • @blasgarza8942
    @blasgarza8942 Рік тому

    John Varvatos???? Finishes and Styles like no one else does

  • @kitman4070
    @kitman4070 Рік тому +4

    Complete fail. Fake leathers and Saint Lauren for recommendations, might as well go for All Saints for a fraction of the price for similar quality. I'll give them Schott but no Aero leather, Eastman or any of the Japanese brands for 1k and above? I guess this a brand name over quality thing.

  • @joshuaslosser6988
    @joshuaslosser6988 Рік тому +2

    In summary the schott cafe racer is the best no matter what your budget is.

    • @lestersalvador2022
      @lestersalvador2022 Рік тому

      One of my favorite jackets is a Schott 141 Cafe Racer. Good call.

  • @mchgst
    @mchgst Рік тому

    No mention of Our Legacy?

  • @TheRealCreoleDeal
    @TheRealCreoleDeal Місяць тому

    Bro started the list with faux leather...✌️

  • @RLSteffler
    @RLSteffler 4 місяці тому

    The Schott is head and shoulders above the Céline in terms of quality

  • @16soccerball
    @16soccerball Рік тому

    Its about to be summer. Why am i watching a leather jacket video

  • @JWickyJr13
    @JWickyJr13 6 місяців тому

    500 is the lowest. Here's me, looking at an 80 dollar faux leather one. Haha

  • @CorkKNIFE
    @CorkKNIFE 9 місяців тому +1

    Was I the only person who lost interest in GQ’s style opinion once I got to see how their editors dress?

  • @thesorrow312
    @thesorrow312 Рік тому +2

    If you get yves st laurent rather than himmel bros, the real mccoys or other top tier Japanese leather jacket brands, you've made a mistake.

  • @tempestandacomputer6951
    @tempestandacomputer6951 Рік тому

    "Its too cool for me" is probably the dumbest thing I have heard today. OWN IT

  • @yarbles69
    @yarbles69 9 місяців тому +2

    Brando didn't wear a Schott in The Wild One, he wore a brand called Durable. There are replicas made out of the same pattern, crazy expensive though.

    • @richardcostello360
      @richardcostello360 8 місяців тому

      Brando DID wear a Schott jacket.....the thing you're confused about is the model label Dur A Jac

  • @billygarnett272
    @billygarnett272 Рік тому

    Belstaff????

  • @edimalan14
    @edimalan14 Рік тому +3

    These guys need to have some personality. They’re vanilla if vanilla could walk and talk. They uncomfortable. Also how much were these jackets

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr Рік тому +7

    This was the worst video. They should all be fired. What total incompetence.

  • @mike15.
    @mike15. Рік тому

    superdry leather jackets 150-400€
    zara leather jackets 150-200€

  • @kobeldc3760
    @kobeldc3760 3 дні тому

    Avidans fit goesssse

  • @cartiershades3392
    @cartiershades3392 Рік тому

    Leather is so expensive. I managed to find a vintage Diesel leather jacket and vintage colors of benneton leather jacket for cheaper, both cropped length for a better looking aesthetic