Leather Jacket Guides

Blouson en cuir grande taille homme : trouver la bonne coupe du 56 au 62
Big and tall men's leather jackets: finding the right fit from size XL to 4XL
Finding a leather jacket that fits when you wear a French 56, 58, 60 or 62 (XL to 4XL): size conversion, measurements to take, styles that suit a broad build,... Read more...
Veste Harrington en cuir d'agneau velours marine, Atelier Bertrand
The Harrington jacket: history, codes and how to wear it
In short: the Harrington jacket is a short, light jacket, born in England in 1937. You can recognise it by its small two-button collar, its zip fastening, its ribbed knit... Read more...
Homme portant un bomber à col montant en cuir d'agneau plongé noir, Atelier Bertrand
How to wear a leather bomber jacket after 40
In short: after 40, a leather bomber looks great as long as you take care of three things: a cut that fits at the shoulders and is the right length,... Read more...
Bomber fit en cuir de cerf olive, Atelier Bertrand
Which collar for a leather bomber: stand-up, rib-knit or shirt collar?
In short: the ribbed knit collar is the softest and most relaxed, true to the original bomber. The leather stand-up collar, straight and clean, structures the silhouette and keeps out... Read more...
Bomber col montant en cuir de cerf bleu marine, Atelier Bertrand
Which leather for a bomber jacket: plongé lambskin, deerskin or suede?
In short: for a bomber worn every day, I recommend plongé lambskin, soft and light, which falls beautifully over the ribbed knit. Deerskin suits you if you like a visible... Read more...
Les blousons en cuir bomber et teddy
Bomber, aviator, teddy, Harrington: how do these leather jackets differ?
In short: the bomber is a short jacket, gathered at the waist and cuffs by ribbed knit bands. The aviator jacket is longer and warmer, with a large shearling collar... Read more...
Blousons en cuir Trucker dans plusieurs coloris, Atelier Bertrand
Which leather jacket colour should you choose beyond black?
Brown, navy, dark burgundy or olive: the colours I recommend for a change from black, in a leather jacket that stays easy to wear. Read more...
Collection de blousons en cuir personnalisables Atelier Bertrand
Customisable leather jacket: what can you choose at Atelier Bertrand?
Which details can you choose, and where should you start? Collar, pockets, cuffs, leather and colour: a practical guide to customisation at Atelier Bertrand. Read more...
Blousons Trucker en cuir de cerf et en cuir d'agneau marron, Atelier Bertrand
Lambskin or deerskin: which leather should you choose for your jacket?
Lambskin for a refined, lightweight look, deerskin for its grain and substance in the hand. Jérôme Bertrand's advice on choosing between the two. Read more...
Présentation des cuirs au showroom Atelier Bertrand, Paris 9e
Buying a leather jacket in Paris: what to know before you go
Where to buy a leather jacket in Paris: the four kinds of shops, French sizing, VAT refunds for non-EU visitors, and whether you can walk out with a jacket the... Read more...
Pourquoi un blouson en cuir coûte 500, 1 000 ou 4 000 € : le prix décomposé
Why a leather jacket costs €500, €1,000 or €4,000: the price broken down
Hide, making, hardware, lining: what really makes up the price of a leather jacket, and what comes down to the distribution network. From a maker. Read more...
How to care for a men's leather jacket: the complete guide for 2026
A well-maintained leather jacket lasts twenty to thirty years. The complete guide: leather's four enemies, initial care before the first wear, seasonal rhythm, annual cleaning, stains, products, and care according to the material. Read more...