The Find: the best close-fitting denim jackets for men
The Find: the best close-fitting denim jackets for men
Denim jackets were ballsy in the ’60s and ’70s, then broken by the acid-washed ’80s. This spring they’re back, cut tight and short. Here, our favourites from around the city.
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- <strong>J.Crew’</strong>s dark-wash denim jacket is a perfect basic. The indigo dye will transfer at first, so wear and wash it with dark colours only until it’s worn in. $160.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at J.Crew, Eaton Centre, 416-977-0941, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~30359/30359.jsp">jcrew.com</a></em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- This <strong>AllSaints </strong>trucker jacket is made of Japanese selvedge denim. The sleeves have undergone a heavier wash, hence the two-tone effect. $158.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at AllSaints, Yorkdale Mall, 416-789-3261, <a href="http://www.ca.allsaints.com/men/coats/allsaints-aya-denim-jacket/?colour=21&category=116">ca.allsaints.com</a></em><br />
- The Find: denim jackets for guys
- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- <strong>Jean Shop</strong> is known for the quality of its dry selvedge denim. The black hue of this jean jacket adds sophistication to the rugged style. $285 (US). <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/340335">mrporter.com</a></em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- <strong>Topman’</strong>s dip-dyed denim jacket offers a solution to guys unable to choose between a dark or light wash. $92.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Hudson’s Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-6611</em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- Another two-tone offering, this time from <strong>Zara. </strong>$119.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Zara, multiple locations, <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-nam-S2013/358050/1048952/COMBINATION+JACKET">zara.com</a></em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- The leather sleeves on this<strong> Dsquared</strong> jacket would grab attention on their own. Add in a leopard-print collar and it’s a showstopper. $1,695.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333</em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- The faded effect of this <strong>Acne</strong> jacket adds the right retro touch. $315.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Jonathan and Olivia, 49 Ossington Ave., 416-849-5956, <a href="http://jonathanandolivia.com/JAM-LIGHT-VINTAGE-DENIM-JACKET.html">jonathanandolivia.com</a></em><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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- The classic: a medium-wash denim jacket by <strong>Levi’s.</strong> $98. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Over the Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave., 416-967-7448, <a href="http://www.rainbowjeans.com/index.htm">overtherainbow.com</a></em><br />
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- This<strong> Zara</strong> jacket is a modern take on the 1970s leisure suit. $119. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Zara, multiple locations, <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-nam-S2013/358050/1048592/JACKET+WITH+WHITE+SEAMS">zara.com</a></em><br />
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- Classic British outerwear maker <strong>Barbour</strong> and Japanese label <strong>To Ki To</strong> teamed up <a href="http://marcustroy.com/clothing-barbour-x-to-ki-to-as-worn-by-james-bond-in-skyfall/">again</a> to create a lightweight jacket with a distressed denim effect. $525.<br /><br /><br />
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- The Find: denim jackets for guys
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Denim jackets were ballsy in the ’60s and ’70s, then broken by the acid-washed ’80s. This spring they’re back, cut tight and short. Here, our favourites from around the city.
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