Men's leather coats

Feisty and enigmatic, but also casual or elegant. The man who wears leather coats is self-confident and sure of his aesthetic choices, loves the uniqueness of fine garments and always wants to look his best. Because the leather coat is always a strong stylistic choice.

How to choose the color for your new leather coat: total-black, strong tones or natural nuances?

Leather coat is one of those pieces of men's clothing that becomes iconic and indispensable object for the look of a modern, strong and unconventional man.

Many times we have seen on screens beautiful leather coats worn by our favorite heroes. In fact, cinema has contributed to making the image of this garment extremely fascinating and seductive.

In particular, the black leather coat is, in the public imagination, the perfect garment for decisive and cutting-edge men, cloaked in a veil of mystery and decidedly sexy. The black leather coat is the prince of male wardrobe and this season is present in many menswear collectsions, becoming a real must-have. There are many types of leather coats for all tastes, but the important thing is to combine them with the right accessories and especially to choose a strictly total-black soft leather:

• Maison Margiela proposes 40s-style double-breasted three-quarter models inspired by Hollywood stars
• Classic lines for the short coat by Joseph and Corneliani, finished with sheepskin edges and lining
• Street-style for the oversize hooded coats designed by AMI Alexandre Mattiussi
• Drome makes the hood detachable
• Prada chooses practicality for its reversible models
• The black leather coat has an elongated line and zip closure for Alexander McQueen
• Emporio Armani is inspired by the minimalist style of the 90s, with clean lines and no decorations

If the black coat is mysterious and has a slightly rock soul, there are also more colorful examples that show all their bold character with color-block effects inspired by the 80s, like in the Fendi's short coats.

In the 70s style, the most casual man will find the perfect elements for his wardrobe, with beautiful nubuck coats like those proposed by Prada and Emporio Armani. But also the great return of suede, with warm and natural shades ranging from beige to cognac, proposed by prestigious brands such as Brioni, Belstaff, Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli.

How to choose the leather coat?

Being a very precious material, durable and comfortable, leather is perfect for many different types of models, among which it could sometimes be difficult to decide. Especially if they are all beautiful and contemporary like those presented in men's catwalks this year.

To choose the ideal leather coat for you, it's important to know which lines fit better to your silhouette.

Among the most popular models are the trench-style leather coats, variously colored from white to classic beige, up to black. Salvatore Santoro, Loewe, Burberry and Salvatore Ferragamo proposed them in their menswear collectsions. This model is inspired by the military overcoat lines, with double-breasted buttoning, pockets, shoulder-straps and belt loops that make it extremely comfortable and practical. The line is tight on the chest and slightly flared on the bottom, so it’s perfectly suited to who want to emphasize their silhouette with elegance.

Gucci proposes the return of Montgomery coat, which with leather becomes strong and feisty. The frogs are a nice and particular detail, but this coat has a straight line, so it’s perfect for who wants a comfortable and relaxed look that doesn’t emphasize the body’s shapes. According to the latest trends, duffel coats are worn with torn and used-effect jeans. For who loves the casual look and oversize lines, there are the parka-style leather coats by Versus Versace and the multi-pocketed ones proposed by Pal Zileri and Tom Ford. These types of coats follow the trend of utility fashion, so they should be combined with cargo pants and ankle boots.

Do you like slim lines? Be inspired by the 90s, with the minimal and straight coats designed by Jil Sander in black, pearl grey and white. Beautiful to wear with wide tailored trousers and maybe adding a touch of class with a Borsalino’s hat.

For who has an unconventional spirit and loves some extravagance, there are the sleeveless and oversize models proposed by Rick Owens, which should be worn over a hoodies, wide jogging pants and comfortable street-style high top trainers.