Customisable Button Up Leather Jackets
Before zips became standard, many of the finest leather jackets closed with buttons. That tradition still holds a certain appeal today. Our button up leather jackets draw inspiration from mid-century workwear classic recrational styles, where simplicity and durability mattered above all else. Built by hand in Scotland using carefully selected hides, these button front jackets are avaiable in a range of customisation options and offer a slightly different character to their zip-front counterparts – understated, practical, and rooted firmly in the heritage of leather clothing.
Button Leather Jackets from Aero Leathers UK
Often overlooked in favour for the zip closure alternatives, button up leather jackets are an iconic classic statement piece that will complete any ensemble.
Button front leather jackets represent an earlier chapter in the history of leather outerwear. Long before zip fastenings became common, buttons were the standard closure for workwear, utility garments and early civilian leather jackets. The result was a style that felt practical, straightforward and built for everyday use. That heritage continues to influence many of the designs we produce today. Button up jackets tend to carry a slightly different character from zip-front motorcycle jackets — often cleaner in appearance and a little more relaxed in spirit. They sit comfortably alongside traditional workwear and classic casual clothing.
As with all Aero garments, our button up leather jackets are made by hand in Scotland using time-honoured construction techniques. We work a range of the finest full grain leathers in the world that develop character over years of wear. The aim is simple: to produce jackets that feel authentic to their origins and improve with age.
For those drawn to traditional styling and a quieter kind of craftsmanship, a button front leather jacket offers something distinct — a piece rooted in the earlier traditions of leather clothing, built to last for decades rather than seasons.
If you have any questions about our leather button up jackets and would like to talk with a professional, reach out and contact us today. One of our team members will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Button up leather jacket FAQs
- Are button up leather jackets practical for everyday wear?
Yes. Many people prefer button fronts for their simplicity and comfort. They work particularly well on workwear-inspired designs and casual jackets.
- Do heavy leather button up leather jackets take time to break in?
- Are button up leather jackets less durable than zip jackets?