Let me start off by saying I love leather jackets.  I actually might love them a little too much because my collection is growing by leaps and bounds.  I picked up this insane white jacket during a NY studio tour of one of my favorite indie lines, The Arrivals.

If you haven’t heard of the brand, you’re going to want to take note.  Founded by an architect and his partner, the duo had zero fashion experience when they launched the line.  With only their prowess for innovation and clean design, they were able to build a brand with a cult following in almost no time at all.

The Arrivals have no physical stores (only the occasional pop-up) and no middlemen, which results in high quality outerwear at honest prices.  They create limited inventory of each style to keep their designs fresh and to prevent from over-saturation.  As someone who likes to stand out from the crowd, I appreciate that not every single person on the planet will be walking around with the exact same jacket.  The best part is that their jackets are made to withstand inclement weather, so all of their leather and suede (yes, suede) is water resistant or water proof!

Because the jacket is a statement piece, I kept the rest of my outfit simple with a tissue thin turtleneck and cropped jeans.  These jeans are another sale rack score from The Gap that I personalized by creating a DIY step hem.  Paired with my toughest (literally) accessories, it makes for a great, edgy weekend look.

To recreate the hem:

1. Crop the jeans by cutting the hem at your ankle bone
2. Make a 3-4 inch incision above the front of each leg, leaving the back as is (be sure to remove the thick side seam)
3. Rough up the edges with a seam ripper or sand paper to loosen the threads
4. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and then dry for 30-40min (something I would never normally condone with denim!)

Gap jeans (DIY step hem) // Madewell turtleneck (similar here) // The Arrivals leather jacket // Alexander Wang Rocco bag // Louboutin heels (similar here)

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