Can you believeThe Matrixturned 25 this week?
Even two decades later, its still what I remember the most about the franchise todaythose leather coats.
The films plot initially went way over my head.
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The duo was dressed to kick butt, and the costumes helped convey that sense of power.
The dark, leather-clad wardrobe of theMatrixhas become a signature element of the franchiseits own supporting character of sorts.
And the fashion world has held tight to the aesthetic.
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Theyre allbeggingfor Neo and Trinity to wear them while defeating bad guys.
Just last week,Lady Gagacelebrated her birthday in L.A. wearing a Retrofete leather trench coat.
If you’re feeling inspired, a luxe leather coat is a worthy investment piece for spring.
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Pile it over any outfit, and you instantly have a statement look.
And no, you dont need to know how to doa backflip off a motorcycleto rock it.
Thats the beauty of the persisting Matrix aestheticyou canlooklike a superhero withoutbeinga superhero.
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Seven-year-old me is thrilled that its a look that just wont quit.
