All About M.E. | Chinoiserie Bomber Jackets

(L) Satin Souvenir Jacket by Stussy, $149; (R) Bomber Jacket with Eagle Emroidery in Khaki by ASOS, $89.

Chinoiserie is the idea of borrowing Chinese motifs and techniques such as dragons and floral patterns. In the 17^th and 18^th centuries, Chinoiserie flourished throughout Europe within furniture, art, and architecture. Centuries later, the style has been reborn through menswear collections.

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Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, and Gucci have all embraced embroidering and/or printing Eastern-inspired Chinoiserie onto silk bomber jackets. In their latest spring collections, Louis Vuitton incorporated exotic animals within its luxe embroidery; Dolce and Gabbana combined oriental dragons with Sicilian colors; Gucci featured lavish floral designs on track jackets that echo the Eastern world.

Brands like Topman, Diesel, and Dsquared2 offer a range of Chinoiserie bomber jackets at price points great for people on a budget and people who can invest. This bomber gives you a sophisticated and cheeky old-world China feel while sipping a cocktail in the Lower East Side.