I picked two brown-toned suede jackets that are great to throw on in early autumn: LOW CLASSIC's Real Leather Work Jacket_Brown Suede, which brings out the distinctive texture of natural leather, and INSILENCE's 빈티지 포우 스웨이드 자켓 BROWN for lightweight, comfortable wear.
In 1971, designer Halston saw an artificial suede shirt worn by Issey Miyake and, mistaking the word "washable" for "waterproof," made a trench coat that ended up failing by soaking up water completely. However, recognizing the potential of this new material, in autumn 1972 he released the "Model No. 704" Ultrasuede shirt dress that could be tossed straight into a washing machine. It was an iconic garment that eliminated the hassle of always having to send items to the dry cleaner and instantly elevated synthetic fibers into the realm of luxury fashion.
Faux suede is also easy to care for and lightweight, making it a material that catches the eye again around this time of year. If you want a weighty, natural grain, LOW CLASSIC is a great fit, and for throwing on casually without fuss, INSILENCE is easy to wear. Shall we look exclusively at real leather, or expand to under KRW 200,000 or regular leather jackets?
↳ View only real leather
Filtering by real leather materials, I picked two: MOONDAL's Lambskin Safari Jacket in Brown and LOW CLASSIC's Real Leather Work Jacket_Brown Suede. MOONDAL neatly highlights the smooth texture of brown lambskin, while LOW CLASSIC pairs the cozy texture unique to suede with practical workwear pockets. Real leather naturally creases to match the wearer's movements, gaining deeper character over time.
During the 1990s minimalism era, Helmut Lang also introduced sleek leather jackets stripped of unnecessary ornamentation from workwear and utility structures. Figures like Kate Moss and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy threw these on over modest outfits, displaying an unpretentious coolness. That was the style of that era, focusing solely on neat tailoring and the leather's inherent grain instead of flashy techniques.
The two outers presented here are also great for wearing understatedly with the leather's own presence rather than loud decorations. From here, shall we narrow it down only to soft-textured suede materials, look for under KRW 1,000,000, or readjust to button-closure designs?
↳ Only suede materials
Focusing on suede, I picked LOW CLASSIC's Real Leather Work Jacket_Brown Suede. As a work jacket that highlights the unique surface of natural leather—both rugged and finely grained—it brings out the calm mood of brown tones within a sturdy silhouette. Such suede outers are seen frequently again these days because throwing them casually over everyday outfits adds the weight of the season without feeling too light.
In the sitcom Seinfeld, there is an episode where the protagonist Jerry shows off a suede jacket he splurged on, only to get caught in sudden sleet. Panicking that the expensive coat would get wet, he wears the jacket inside out, gets teased by his companion for the ridiculous lining, and ultimately ruins the jacket in the sleet anyway. This bittersweet comedy came from co-creator Larry David's actual experience of ruining a suede jacket by wearing it out on a snowy day.
Suede looks stylish thanks to its unique texture, but it is also a material that requires extra care in bad weather. Would you like to check out faux suede options that are relatively easier to maintain, or look further into this jacket's washing and care instructions or detailed features first?
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