How To Rock Leather Pants

Listen, leather pants aren’t for everyone. They’re flashy, expensive and dare we say slightly feminine. Once reserved for rock stars, motorcycle enthusiasts and S&M fetishists, we’re here to bring leather pants back into the mainstream of menswear. For the best ways to wear them, look no further than our favorite leather-loving icons.

The Rockstar

Leather pants won’t turn you into a rockstar, but your attitude will. Pulling off this risky look is all in the way you present yourself: think star studded sex appeal in super tight pants.

Who: Jim Morrison

What: Dark brown leather skinny jeans

With: Suede ankle boots, a floral button down shirt or worn-in tee.

The Easy Rider

Nothing looked more masculine than this motorcycle-riding rebel in Easy Rider. Whether you own a bike or not, you can channel this modern moto look with a pair of biker pants. The more zippers, patches and leather accents you have the better.

Who: Peter Fonda

What: Navy or charcoal leather biker pants

With: A classic American bandana, tinted aviators and a biker jacket

The Rebel

Great style isn’t just about knowing the rules–it’s about breaking them. No one knows it better than this hollywood A-lister’s blacked out, modern bad boy wardrobe. Equal parts downtown cool and coastal badass, bring out the polished parts of these slick pants for a put-together look.

Who: Justin Theroux

What: Distressed, zippered leather tapered pants

With: Your tightest, whitest henley, biker boots, a blazer and Ray-Bans

The Rapper

We all know Mr. West rules when it comes to personal style but you can add some pinache to your pants by making your pair the leather jogging variety. Whether or not you’ll actually be rapping, you’ll undoubtedly be running circles around your competition.

Who: Kanye West

What: Black leather jogger pants

With: Black slouchy t-shirt, crisp white sneakers, a suede bomber and shiny gold chain

Not just for rocking out and motorcycle riding, anyone can rock leather pants if you learn the cool ways to wear them.

Find your inner rebel and rock out in leather pants.