Navy Crocodile Ostrich
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US $379.99
Originally bomber jackets were worn by men who flew in the open cockpits of World War 1 (when they were called flight jackets) and then in World war 2 by the men who flew bombers over Europe and Britain.
It was only after the World Wars that the general public realized that flight jackets were too much of a good thing to leave to the military. These items of clothing were often made of goat skin or horse hide, and were wonderful insulators. It was not long before women realized that they didn't have to be pilots in order to wear one, and women's bomber jackets were born.
Of course, the entry of women into the area of aviation made these accessories more practically attractive to women. Since then this specific fashion has never lost its adventurous allure among the fairer sex.
The bomber jacket for women has, of course, morphed mightily in accordance with fashions, fabric availability and the technological developments in textile creation and leather tanning. But we have managed to whittle down the varieties of women's flight jackets to about ten, which we enumerate here for your information.
1. The Genuine Military Item
Some lucky ladies own genuine B-13 or A-2 jackets bequeathed to them by grandfathers or uncles. It probably looks better than ever, and that is because it is made from strong, durable leather, possibly "shearling", leather, which is soft, pliable suede with woolen pile still intact. Some of these vintage coats still have historically valuable patches and memorabilia on them. These are as scarce as hen's teeth, but they do come up for auction from time to time.
2. Replicas and Nostalgia
There are manufacturers (some would call them craftsmen) in North America and Europe who create replicas. These aim to maintain the strong, rugged look of the original jackets. Some have genuine or faux fur collars. Authentic they most certainly are not, but they are lovely objects just the same.They tend to be a little "knocked back" compared to the genuine ones, not having patches or other loud embellishments.
3. Women's Style
It is a fact of life that young women have small waists. The earliest variation on the flight jacket for women theme was the creation of a shorter jacket, one that did not end at the bottom of the hips. It has a narrow waist, often with elasticized fabric, and is cut much higher. It tends to be plain and without military aspirations in its styling. The pockets are more refined and less capacious than in the men's version. And yet it is clearly identifiable as being an item of apparel for a woman.
4. Relax, Ladies!
Next the ladies version of the aviator jacket stopped taking itself seriously. The manufacturers and designers realized that it was okay for the jackets to have pockets and zips everywhere, for instance, and still be identifiable for what it was -- a superior leather coat.
5. Edgier Versions
About the time of the movie Star Wars in the early 1980s the jacket became edgier, with shoulder flaps and highly stylized sleeves. The cleavage started to get a look in, and these jackets graced the catwalks of the world. The designer version had arrived.
6. Enter the Hood
When "hoodies" became the latest vogue, it was not long before the hood was added. Suddenly it took on a softer and more feminine aspect.
7. Claret and Blue
Why should a bomber jacket be black or brown? There is no good reason why, of course, especially with the wonderful, colorful leathers around. There are women's bomber jackets made from lovely, naturally textured ostrich leather in vibrant colors too, and also made of distressed leather (usually cowhide) and other special leathers such as "pearlized" leather.
8. Seeing Red!
A red bomber jacket (or claret or maroon or pink) makes a great fashion statement. What great contrast could there be than between a style of jacket with military undertones and fabulous primary colors? You also get aquamarine and yellow bomber jackets...
9. Jackets With Knobs On!
In the eighties there were sequins of everything. It took some time for embellishments to be added to women's bomber jackets, but today there are bomber jackets for ladies with sequins, rivets, costume jewels, patches and lots of other armor attached. The sky is the limit!
10. Good in a Vest
The latest in the long line of events to have befallen the women's bomber jacket has been the elimination of the sleeves to create a bomber jacket vest. This allows softer fabrics of shirts to show on the arms, and makes the bomber vest much more versatile. It remains to be seen where the women's bomber jacket will go from here.
Keep an eye on Bomber Jacket World to find out more about developments in women's bomber jackets and where to find them. There is a very useful section on bomber jacket sizes for US, Canada, UK and elsewhere. You can find out about Harley Davidson leather jackets [http://www.mens-bomber-jacket.com/harley-davidson-leather-jackets.html] too.
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Belvedere Rico (Men's) - Navy Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich $498.95 The Rico is an ankle boot made with a genuine crocodile hornback/ostrich uppers. Features a bicycle toe and leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Brown Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Navy Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Rico (Men's) - Brown Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich $498.95 The Rico is an ankle boot made with a genuine crocodile hornback/ostrich uppers. Features a bicycle toe and leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Brown Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Navy Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Rico (Men's) - Black Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich $498.95 The Rico is an ankle boot made with a genuine crocodile hornback/ostrich uppers. Features a bicycle toe and leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Brown Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich, Navy Crocodile Hornback/Ostrich. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Teague 24599 (Men's) - Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $79.95 This classy slip-on features a bicycle toe with ostrich and crocodile print upper and a non-leather sole. Available Colors: Ivory Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Brown Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Burgundy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Grey Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather. |
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Belvedere Bene (Men's) - Navy Ostrich/Calf $144.95 The Bene is a sneaker-style shoe that features genuine ostrich and calf uppers in a distinctive pattern, and crocodile accents. Available Colors: Black Ostrich/Calf, White Ostrich/Calf, Brown Ostrich/Calf, Navy Ostrich/Calf, Taupe Ostrich/Calf. |
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Stacy Adams Santino 24195 (Men's) - Navy Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $80 Looking for a shoe to impress? Try the Santino oxford from Stacy Adams. The rich multi-texture uppers are made of Buffalo/Ostrich/Croco combination and give this shoe a contemporary look. Leather lining. Thin and flexible leather sole. Available Colors: Black Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Buffalo/Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Leather, Navy Buffalo/Leather. |
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Belvedere Susa (Men's) - Navy Crocodile $465 Susa is a flashy genuine crocodile oxford with ostrich trim, three eyelet lacing, and stitching details. |
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Belvedere Moscato (Men's) - Grey Crocodile/Ostrich $382.95 The Moscato is a dressy oxford made of genuine crocodile and ostrich leather. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Ostrich, Brandy/Brown Crocodile/Ostrich, Grey Crocodile/Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Moscato (Men's) - Brandy/Brown Crocodile/Ostrich $382.95 The Moscato is a dressy oxford made of genuine crocodile and ostrich leather. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Ostrich, Brandy/Brown Crocodile/Ostrich, Grey Crocodile/Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Moscato (Men's) - Black Crocodile/Ostrich $382.95 The Moscato is a dressy oxford made of genuine crocodile and ostrich leather. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Ostrich, Brandy/Brown Crocodile/Ostrich, Grey Crocodile/Ostrich. |
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Stacy Adams Santino 24195 (Men's) - Cognac Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $80 Looking for a shoe to impress? Try the Santino oxford from Stacy Adams. The rich multi-texture uppers are made of Buffalo/Ostrich/Croco combination and give this shoe a contemporary look. Leather lining. Thin and flexible leather sole. Available Colors: Black Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Buffalo/Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Leather, Navy Buffalo/Leather. |
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Stacy Adams Santino 24195 (Men's) - Black Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather $80 Looking for a shoe to impress? Try the Santino oxford from Stacy Adams. The rich multi-texture uppers are made of Buffalo/Ostrich/Croco combination and give this shoe a contemporary look. Leather lining. Thin and flexible leather sole. Available Colors: Black Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Buffalo/Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Leather, Navy Buffalo/Leather. |
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Belvedere Bene (Men's) - Taupe Ostrich/Calf $144.95 The Bene is a sneaker-style shoe that features genuine ostrich and calf uppers in a distinctive pattern, and crocodile accents. Available Colors: Black Ostrich/Calf, White Ostrich/Calf, Brown Ostrich/Calf, Navy Ostrich/Calf, Taupe Ostrich/Calf. |
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Belvedere Bene (Men's) - Black Ostrich/Calf $144.95 The Bene is a sneaker-style shoe that features genuine ostrich and calf uppers in a distinctive pattern, and crocodile accents. Available Colors: Black Ostrich/Calf, White Ostrich/Calf, Brown Ostrich/Calf, Navy Ostrich/Calf, Taupe Ostrich/Calf. |
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Belvedere Bene (Men's) - White Ostrich/Calf $144.95 The Bene is a sneaker-style shoe that features genuine ostrich and calf uppers in a distinctive pattern, and crocodile accents. Available Colors: Black Ostrich/Calf, White Ostrich/Calf, Brown Ostrich/Calf, Navy Ostrich/Calf, Taupe Ostrich/Calf. |
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Belvedere Bene (Men's) - Brown Ostrich/Calf $144.95 The Bene is a sneaker-style shoe that features genuine ostrich and calf uppers in a distinctive pattern, and crocodile accents. Available Colors: Black Ostrich/Calf, White Ostrich/Calf, Brown Ostrich/Calf, Navy Ostrich/Calf, Taupe Ostrich/Calf. |
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Stacy Adams Pietro 24675 (Men's) - Blue Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print $79.95 These bicycle toe oxfords feature a crocodile, lizard, and ostrich leg print upper and a leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Blue Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Cognac Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Grey Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print. |
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Stacy Adams Pietro 24675 (Men's) - Grey Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print $79.95 These bicycle toe oxfords feature a crocodile, lizard, and ostrich leg print upper and a leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Blue Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Cognac Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Grey Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print. |
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Stacy Adams Pietro 24675 (Men's) - Cognac Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print $79.95 These bicycle toe oxfords feature a crocodile, lizard, and ostrich leg print upper and a leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Blue Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Cognac Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Grey Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print. |
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Stacy Adams Pietro 24675 (Men's) - Black Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print $79.95 These bicycle toe oxfords feature a crocodile, lizard, and ostrich leg print upper and a leather sole. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Blue Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Cognac Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print, Grey Crocodile/Lizard/Ostrich Leg Print. |
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Belvedere Dolce (Men's) - Navy Ostrich $342.95 Dolce is an exotic square toe dress shoe with in a genuine ostrich construction with buckle flap detail across upper for a flashy and stylish look. Available Colors: Brandy Ostrich, Gray Ostrich, Navy Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Panda (Men's) - Navy Crocodile $644.95 Panda is a handsome genuine Nile crocodile dress oxford in a classic design with four eyelet lacing and textured upper. Available Colors: Black Crocodile, Gray Crocodile, Navy Crocodile, Brown Crocodile, Olive Crocodile. |
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Ostrich $10 Ostrich |
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Belvedere Ugo (Men's) - Navy Crocodile $494.95 Ugo is a unique ankle boot made with a genuine crocodile construction with lug rubber sole, five eyelet lacing, and beautiful stitching details. Available Colors: Black Crocodile, Gray Crocodile, Navy Crocodile, Brown Crocodile. |
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Stacy Adams Santino 24195 (Men's) - Navy Buffalo/Leather $80 Looking for a shoe to impress? Try the Santino oxford from Stacy Adams. The rich multi-texture uppers are made of Buffalo/Ostrich/Croco combination and give this shoe a contemporary look. Leather lining. Thin and flexible leather sole. Available Colors: Black Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Navy Buffalo/Ostrich Leg/Crocodile Print Leather, Black Buffalo/Leather, Cognac Buffalo/Leather, Navy Buffalo/Leather. |
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Belvedere Pergola (Men's) - Navy Suede/Crocodile $242.95 The Pergola is a dressy, two-tone oxford with wing tips and is made of genuine crocodile leather and suede. Available Colors: Black Suede/Crocodile, Brown Suede/Crocodile, Grey Suede/Crocodile, Navy Suede/Crocodile. |
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Belvedere Dolce (Men's) - Gray Ostrich $342.95 Dolce is an exotic square toe dress shoe with in a genuine ostrich construction with buckle flap detail across upper for a flashy and stylish look. Available Colors: Brandy Ostrich, Gray Ostrich, Navy Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Dolce (Men's) - Brandy Ostrich $342.95 Dolce is an exotic square toe dress shoe with in a genuine ostrich construction with buckle flap detail across upper for a flashy and stylish look. Available Colors: Brandy Ostrich, Gray Ostrich, Navy Ostrich. |
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Belvedere Fano (Men's) - Navy Crocodile/Cream Calf $244.95 A casual yet distinguished two tone oxford with leather sole and genuine crocodile trim and toe. Available Colors: Black Crocodile/Cream Calf, Brandy Crocodile/Cream Calf, Navy Crocodile/Cream Calf. |