The world of movies in
Hollywood is not just limited to entertainment, it goes one step beyond.
Viewers not only see the movies but also try copying the style statements made
by their favorite celebrities. There are a lot of movies that have seen a lot
of Hollywood stars wearing cool leather jackets. The jackets worn by these
celebrities have had a great impact on the leather jacket industry overall.
From the Schott Perfecto biker jacket that was famous in the 50s to the bomber
jackets worn by Indiana Jones, these jackets have had a great impact! The list
below looks at some of the most celebrated jackets:
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The legendary Gary Cooper
played the role of a lady killer, ready to fight during the Spanish Civil War.
Based on a Novel by Ernest Hemingway, the character was brought to life with a
similar wardrobe. Gary Cooper sported a shearling lined leather jacket that
complimented his role well. The movie went on to win 9 Academy Awards making
Gary an icon. The movie being an instant hit directly impacted the sales of the
leather jackets.
Indiana Jones
The jackets worn in
Indiana Jones are amongst the mostly sought leather jackets till date. The
leather jackets played a pivotal role in creating the Indiana Jones character.
The jackets were specially designed and the director insured that the jackets
were separate from the ones available in the market. Being unique in the way it
looked the jacket was an instant hit along with the character. Everything about
this bomber jacket was different. None of the leather bomber jackets in the
market could match it.
Top Gun
Tom Cruise plays the lead
role in ‘Top Gun’ and he plays it well. Not to forget the leather jacket he has
worn in the movie. The leather jackets he has worn are mostly those worn by
Naval Aviators. With a gold wing on the shoulders and some patches on the
breast and sleeves, this jacket has been made out of French antique lamb skin.
This is one jacket that was instant hit just like the movie itself.
Fight Club
A fashion statement was
made by Brad Pitt when he wore that simple red leather jacket in the film
‘Fight Club’. He has been shown as a rebel, someone who is not conventional in
his approach. Most people were instantly able to connect to the idea; most
people have the same alter ego. It is said the original leather jacket was
found in a thrift store in LA by the costume designer for the movie. The jacket
was redesigned for the film, giving it a slim fit and making it out of high
quality Napa leather. This just goes to show how much of rebellious characters
in Hollywood are linked to wearing leather jackets.
