5 Leather Jacket Trends To Know This Season

While a black leather jacket is always going to be a classic, this season we’re seeing a new wave of shades steal the spotlight. A brown leather jacket is the perfect alternative to noir, and just as versatile. From deep chocolate to buttery tan, brown leather jackets strike the perfect balance between 70s-era vintage and super fresh. Feeling bold? Skip neutrals altogether with a red leather jacket – shades of chery and bordeaux work particularly well for winter.

It’s no secret that bomber jackets are back in a big way this season, so why not tick two outerwear essentials off your list in one? A leather bomber jacket is the perfect transeasonal piece – roomy enough to layer a knit underneath, with a rugged-yet-refined exterior if traditional bombers aren’t usually your thing. With everyone from Hailey Bieber to Rihanna giving the leather bomber their tick of approval, we think it’s a trend with staying power.

Live your life in the fast lane? The racer jacket trend has your name written all over it. Drawing inspo from the likes of motocross, *that* Charlie’s Angels scene and Formula 1: Drive to Survive, a leather racer jacket sits closer to the body (more aerodynamic, duh), with a short (or no) collar, and speedy accents like stripes (ofc). Not sure how to style? We’re wearing ours to balance out baggy denim and wide-leg pants.

Call it the Top Gun effect, but there’s few leather jackets more nostalgic than an aviator jacket. If you want to recreate the look of a vintage leather jacket, this oversized style is a great place to start (and its androgynous design means you can share it with your BF). Choose one with shearling or fleece trim to keep you (extra) warm – you might not be in the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat, but you can still beat the chill on your coffee run.

Not ready to ditch your beloved outerwear collection for a moto jacket? The good news is, you don’t have to. This season sees everything from trench coats and blazers to sleeveless vests brought to life in both genuine and faux leather, so you can dip a toe in without departing from your favourite silhouettes.