WHEN it comes to ageless outerwear you can wear season after season, a trusty leather jacket is a wardrobe hero no woman should be without.
A staple in any capsule wardrobe, the best leather jackets will last a lifetime and add edge to softer pieces: whether you throw on a biker over a silky blouse, wear a blazer-style over a dress or pair a work ensemble with a leather trench in tan.
Rihanna, Letitia Wright, Alexa Chung and Dua Lipa all know how to rock a leather jacketCredit: Shutterstock & Getty
The leather jacket is once again massive this season and as ever, there are so many ways you can go—from vegan leathers to colourful, biker, cropped, quilted and shirt styles.
If you’re looking to pay a nod to the AW20 trends, why not try out this season’s 90s homage with a longline blazer style, à la Rachel Green? Or if you’re after more of a classic feel, the biker jacket is a timeless investment that’s still going strong.
Whatever your budget, we’ve picked out the best styles at all price points and tastes: whether you’re channelling Joan Jett or a slice of cool French girl style.
Buckle up and shop the best leather jackets here.
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Superdry’s leather biker jacket is an investment you’ll wear season after season
James Dean. The Ramones. Kate Moss. The leather biker jacket is an undisputed symbol of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion—and a key investment in every wardrobe that only gets better with age.
This Superdry iteration is crafted from 100% leather that reviewers say ‘smells heavenly’ and feels ‘lovely and soft.’
Featuring all the classic trimmings, Superdry recommends buying ‘a size larger than your usual brands for a true Superdry experience.’
French Connection’s waterfall style is perfectly chic
If you needed proof that leather jackets can look ultra-chic and sophisticated, you need only look at this French Connection beauty.
Cut in an elegant waterfall silhouette, it’s made from faux leather with a cascading suede-look shawl collar.
Team it with jeans for a polished everyday look or wear with a silk blouse and tailored trousers for seriously put-together style.
The longline leather blazer is a massive trend this season
One of AW20’s key trends, the longline leather blazer cuts a sleek 90s silhouette that looks perfectly nonchalant and effortless.
This single button, two pocket design from & Other Stories nails the oversized feel perfectly, with shoulder pads for a structured look.
Team with a roll neck jumper, wide-leg jeans and an ankle boot for a seriously strong autumn look.
Get cosy in Abercrombie’s vegan aviator jacket
A faux leather aviator jacket is a great choice of outerwear for transitional wear, providing extra warmth with its faux fur lining, as well as being great for layering chunky jumpers underneath.
Abercrombie’s version is vegan-safe and features a zip-up front, side pockets, adjustable and removable belt detail and a comfy shearling lining.
Mango’s leather jacket in muted pink is a softer alternative to black
Looking for a softer alternative to black? Mango’s leather jacket in a muted pink hue is a gorgeously sophisticated choice for autumn.
With a midi design, patch and flap pockets and popper stud fastening, it’s perfect for nailing polished off-duty style and lends a smart-casual feel to any outfit.
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