A/W Vs. S/S Leather Jackets?

[skunkindunks]

I understand there is a weight difference between a A/W and S/S leather jacket…..but I was just wondering how much the disparity really is….and when you can wear each. I was thinking that a S/S one might be more versatile with just a shirt under it in the spring and early fall and a sweater in the later fall and winter. The reason I ask is because of the huge discounts due to the sales on ‘06 S/S lines. I am very highly considering picking up a Givenchy leather jacket and don’t know if the S/S one will be my best bet. Thanks. Any info or options would be appreciated.

 

[faust]

Buy two! I have an S/S and a F/W and it works year-round, really. Yea, S/S tends to be lighter, but it's mostly due to the lining/padding, rather than the leather itself (not always the case, of course). It also depends how you wear it - I wear my leather jackets with t-shirts or with sweaters.

My advice is just to buy the damn thing - you've been ripe for some time now . Maybe you can find a leather jacket with detachable lining - that would work year-round!

 

[skunkindunks]

im going to get the s/s givenchy, its 50% off right now....im going to get a credit card with a 15 month no apr.....and come bonus time (im on wall street) ill pay off the card and be good to go. do any stores discount further than 50% later in the summer? thanks for all your help faust.

 

[faust]

im going to get the s/s givenchy, its 50% off right now....im going to get a credit card with a 15 month no apr.....and come bonus time (im on wall street) ill pay off the card and be good to go. do any stores discount further than 50% later in the summer? thanks for all your help faust.

You are welcome. We wallstreeters should stick together you know (actually I hate wall street, but I'm on it). Boutiques may or may not discount more than 50, but dept stores commonly do.

 

[andrew]

I prefer S/S leather jackets, mostly for the lighter weight and thinner lining.

ps. Go for it!