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jean jacket

American  
[jeen jak-it] / ˈdʒin ˌdʒæk ɪt /

noun

  • jean jackets
    plural
  1. a casual, hip-length denim jacket with a folded collar, breast pockets, contrast topstitching, and rivet buttons.


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“To come up with this type of pattern, it’s like a maniacal, mad scientist,” says the owner of Vintage on Hollywood, Brian Cohen, who now holds the jean jacket in his personal collection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa — Patch, sporting a jean jacket as she strutted down the runway, was crowned the winner of Drake University’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

Sebby Sambom, a spokesman for the TPNPB, shared photographs and videos of a man wearing a jean jacket, surrounded by a group of about a dozen fighters, some armed with guns and bows.

From Reuters ● Feb. 15, 2023

If a jean jacket with the arms cut off doesn’t sing the holidays, keep in mind that Ken debuted in 1961 wearing only swim trunks and a matching beach shirt.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2022

“She’s new. Wears this jean jacket, which, like, I never thought denim could look that good just hanging from somebody’s shoulders, you know?”

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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