Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: how to wear a leather jacket so it doesn’t wear you

Jess Cartner-Morley, a fashion columnist, discusses the perennial challenge of styling a leather jacket to achieve a chic look rather than an overly aggressive one. She notes that while autumn generally simplifies dressing, the leather jacket presents a unique difficulty due to its inherent 'Brando badboy baggage.' Cartner-Morley was surprised and somewhat relieved to discover that even Lucinda Chambers, former Vogue fashion director and a renowned style icon in London, also finds leather jackets tricky to wear. This revelation from an expert like Chambers underscores the widespread nature of this fashion dilemma, suggesting it's not merely an individual struggle but a common issue even among the most stylish individuals. The article aims to provide guidance on how to master this classic outerwear piece.