Amelia Earhart and the Leather Bomber Jacket

The leather bomber jacket was made famous by Amelia Earhart and has been a fashion staple since the 1930s. Hilary Swank (above) plays Earhart wearing said jacket in the new movie, "Amelia." Like her contemporary, Bessie Coleman, she wore the pants in the cockpit! (We're not making a joke here people.) Back in July we noted that Coleman was the inspiration for Hermes this year. Aviatrix-inspired clothes should be flying off the shelves (pun intended) this fall and winter.