Logical justification to wear black leather in the Post-Apot

So, let's say we have a character like this:

Living in a place like this:

In many post-apocalyptic media, leather jackets and blue jeans are the main form of attire for characters, even ones living in deserts of dry areas. I'm currently building a world, so I'd like to ask: What is a reasonable/logical justification for a character wearing black leather in a dry, arid Wasteland?

posted over 7 years ago

DT Cooper‭

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