I've picked four leather blousons that are great for tossing on lightly during in-between seasons: among's brown faux leather jumper, Low Tide's charcoal washed leather blouson, MARGESHERWOOD's oversized leather blouson, and Moia's black leather jumper. A blouson is characterized by a silhouette that keeps a roomy body while gathering at the hem, creating its distinct rounded volume.
The name blouson is rooted in "blouse," which meant a loose outer garment in French. In the past, French workers layered a loose outer garment over their clothes to keep them from getting dirty while working, and as they tied or banded the hem so it wouldn't get in the way, a shape naturally formed where the upper body fabric puffed up roundedly. Designers like Yves Saint Laurent elevated this practical workwear into everyday fashion, and as young people loved wearing it, it established itself as the refined outerwear we know today.
The leather blousons coming onto our list these days also tend to make the most of that signature volume, softening the characteristic ruggedness of leather. Depending on the leather's texture and cut, the vibe can differ quite a bit—would you like to narrow things down first by natural lambskin, vegan leather, or an oversized fit?
↳ Natural lambskin
I've selected five natural lambskin jumpers that softly wrap around the body: Moia's leather jumper, MARGESHERWOOD's oversized leather blouson, MOONDAL's lambskin blouson, AMOMENTO's lambskin leather hood jumper, and RECTO's vintage effect leather jumper. The beauty of lambskin is that it's lighter than cowhide and doesn't feel stiff or dig into your shoulders from day one. Neat black is the main feature, but vintage treatments with a reddish-brown hue like RECTO's also have a place on the list.
The red leather jacket Brad Pitt wore in the movie Fight Club looks like worn-out old clothes, but it was actually a custom piece designed and crafted from scratch by costume designer Michael Kaplan. Kaplan dyed the leather fabric a 'dried blood' color, then sanded the surface to strip away the smooth, new feel and dyed the lining with black tea to deliberately create a stained, vintage texture. He reportedly made five identical jackets to prepare for the rough, bloody scenes.
Leather that's been deliberately seasoned with time definitely carries its own rugged charm. I've gathered everything on the list from roomy cuts to styles with high necks or hoods, so you just need to pick the next direction. Would you like to look at an oversized fit or high-neck designs, or shall we narrow it down first by colors other than black, or a price within KRW 1,000,000?
↳ Oversized fit
I've picked five leather outerwear pieces with an oversized fit that falls generously: MARGESHERWOOD's oversized leather blouson in black and brown, Moia's leather jumper, AMOMENTO's lambskin leather hood jumper, and RECTO's high-neck leather jumper. With leather outerwear, when the body and shoulder line are relaxed, it feels less stiff and is much easier to layer thicker tops underneath.
The heavy high-neck outerwear Ryan Gosling wore in the movie Blade Runner 2049 looks like leather, but it was actually made from cotton fabric that underwent coating and painting. It was a method devised by the costume team to reflect the dystopian setting where living animals have become extremely rare, while withstanding harsh weather and pollution. Drawing reference from designer Rick Owens's silhouette, it was designed with a collar high enough to cover the face, and because of the intense shooting schedule, dozens of identical replica coats had to be made.
Looking at RECTO's high-neck jumper that wraps high around the neck, that substantial silhouette came to mind first. Even among the five pieces, the colors and designs differ quite a bit. Shall we narrow it down first by black or brown, or would you like to set criteria based on details like a high neck or hood, or by price?
Final Selected Products
