Illustration by Nherie When it comes to fashion, few items are as versatile and timeless as the jean jacket. This jacket  i s an  Eighty-Eight Brand , made by a company in Los Angeles, California. The company started out as a small woven top business and evolved into a global outerwear  brand for boys and men, but somehow this one was  hiding out in the women's section of a discount store, and I snagged it! What are jean jackets made from? Jean jackets are typically made from denim, which is a sturdy cotton twill fabric and today it is usually made from 100% cotton. The cotton is often treated with indigo dye to give it the characteristic blue color associated with jeans. |  Check out a brief  historical  account of  denim .  Photo by JM Why have a jean jacket? Jean jackets are versatile. It's that piece of clothing that can be dressed up or down, making it suitable for a variety of occasions. Jean jackets are a timeless style.  It's been around for decades and is unlikely