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Thursday, 14 February 2013

On Trend: The Upgraded Moto Jacket

Let's go back to the basics for a second and talk about the cycle of a fashion trend. I see trend adaptation like this; a few trendsetters wear the trend (usually celebrities), we end up loving it, then the risk takers start wearing it, it catches on in masses, and then designers re-create the trend in a multitude of different ways so that almost every person can like their own version of the trend. Then it explodes and either fades away never to be seen again, or becomes a staple in the wardrobe.

Enter - the moto jacket.

The moto jacket trend is in my opinion, one of the BEST innovated trends of all time. It is the old school motorcycle jacket re-created into a fashionable hybrid mix of the harley bike jacket and the sport bike jacket, except it's also really cute, fitted, feminine and glamorous. The re-creation of the trend is done so amazingly well that I think we forget how it used to be worn, unless maybe you think about the Ramones. But seriously, all I can think of in my mind when I think of moto jacket trend is Celine, jeans, pointy shoes, a cute clutch and Miranda Kerr.

There are no more rules in fashion and this is a perfect example of that. The trend exploded in 2009/2010 and has been going since. Although the moto jacket is best worn in Fall, if you wear it right you can wear it any season.

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Celine jacket photo via Celine Perfection at Fashionising.com

13 comments:

  1. Well now I want a moto jacket. I didn't know they were called that so you definitely taught me something new. :)
    xo
    Tiffy
    http://www.CuteLA.com

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    1. I have one I actually got at Target 2 years ago. It is my staple!! It has quilted elbows and shoulders and I only spent 30$ on it!! I just got one at Zara a couple of months ago that has fabric and leather panels - Zara has the best ones. The Zara one was like $60-70

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  2. LOVE moto jackets all year round. They're edgy while still remaining chic.

    theinclub.blogspot.com

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  3. I just learned what a moto jacket is! I have to say that your blog layout is lovely especially the background, so modern.

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  4. Just got that Zara jacket yesterday <3 I love it!!

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    1. YAY!! I love that jacket SO MUCH!!! Did you get one for me too? :P

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  5. I'm in love with the Zara one. There's also a combination of military-leather sleeves jacket that resembles a moto by Derek Lam if I'm not mistaken. Absolutely stunning

    nadya
    eyeshadow illustrator
    The Dilly Chic

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    1. Oh I've seen one that like that too by Derek Lam. Love them all really....

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  6. Hi Tara

    I love the ways you have put these items together to make this funky outfit. I'm always looking for different ways to style my jacket.

    Rachel x

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  7. Great!

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