The bomber jacket (aka flight jacket) is an iconic piece of American fashion. Originally a utilitarian garment, the bomber jacket was designed to keep pilots warm during the days of “open” cockpits – as early as the 1920s. Today’s military flight jackets have made the transition from leather to synthetics, such as nylon and Nomex – but the style lives on.
If you’re in the market for a bomber jacket this winter, we’ve assembled these six choices – priced from $1985.00 to $195.00:
In 2006 Eddie co-founded Debonair Magazine - a men’s lifestyle publication dedicated to serving style-conscience young professionals. Eddie’s style commentary can be found in assorted men’s publications and national newspapers including FHM and the New York Daily News.
The bomber jacket (aka flight jacket) is an iconic piece of American fashion. Originally a utilitarian garment, the bomber jacket was designed to keep pilots warm during the days of “open” cockpits – as early as the 1920s. Today’s military flight jackets have made the transition from leather to synthetics, such as nylon and Nomex – but the style lives on.
If you’re in the market for a bomber jacket this winter, we’ve assembled these six choices – priced from $1985.00 to $195.00:
In 2006 Eddie co-founded Debonair Magazine - a men’s lifestyle publication dedicated to serving style-conscience young professionals. Eddie’s style commentary can be found in assorted men’s publications and national newspapers including FHM and the New York Daily News.
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