From dressing up a white shirt and jeans, to adding an edgy finish to a sparkling cocktail dress, the leather jacket has been a wardrobe staple for decades. While the classic cropped biker, with its statement zips and buckles, is still holding court among the likes of Alexander McQueen, Sacai, Saint Laurent and Khaite, this season’s hottest shape is undoubtedly more streamlined and feminine.
Tom Ford’s elegant, tailored leather blazer ticks every style box, and can be thrown on over pretty much any outfit, from tailored trousers and a silk cami to a full-on sequined body con. We also love Kassl Editions’ longer lined, shearling-trimmed patent leather version, a piece that has come to define the signature look of the label and effortlessly simultaneously channels Nineties Oasis vibes and the season’s freshest feels. And, as always, you can rely on Loewe to keep it classy, combining the cropped silhouette of the Noughties biker with subtle lines and cream turned-back cuffs, for an ever-so-chic evening look.
Here’s our guide to the best leather jackets for women this winter.
KASSL EDITIONS SHEARLING TRIMMED PATENT LEATHER JACKET
Redefining the classic LJ, this sleek patent jacket, with its loose-fitting silhouette and shearling trim, is the ultimate throw-on piece, which will just get better with age. Chuck it over some jeans with some Axel Arigatos and you’re all but done for the day.
LOEWE CROPPED LEATHER JACKET
Buttoned up, this leather jacket serves as an outfit on its own, perfect when paired with a tailored trouser or wide-legged culotte. The exaggerated collar, red stitching, and of course, the turned-back cream cuffs, just add to the effortlessly chic look.
TOM FORD LEATHER BLAZER
Cut in an elegant blazer shape, this piece still has a few unexpected zip fastenings along the front and cuffs in a nod to the classic biker. The padded shoulders, peak lapels and sumptuous satin lining, meanwhile, makes it every bit the investment piece.
SAINT LAURENT FEATHER TRIMMED LEATHER BIKER JACKET
Bringing some serious style credentials to your outerwear edit, this biker jacket from Saint Laurent has the edge (quite literally). The opulent, feather-trimmed notched lapel and quilted detailing on the elbows elevate this classic design from basic to nailed-it.
GANNI FAUX LEATHER SNAKESKIN PRINT JACKET
Less throw-over more wear-nothing-underneath, this super sexy faux leather snakeskin print jacket could be worn solo, with nothing but jeans and stilettos to boot. A stark departure from the black biker, we also love it over a cream cashmere knit or black rollneck.
GRACE LING CROPPED LEATHER JACKET
A bold experiment in extreme proportions, go full fashion diva and wear this over a dainty cropped camisole, or a sheer, metallic-knit polo neck for a minimalist look with edgy appeal. A high-fashion piece, this jacket makes all the right statements.
LVIR DOUBLE-BREASTED CRINKLED FAUX-LEATHER JACKET
Part mac, part cropped trench, this lustrous faux-leather number gives a serious Nineties nod. Cut to a loose silhouette, wear it open for a casual look, or cinch at the waist for a more shape-defining look.
KHAITE TURLEY SINGLE-BREASTED LEATHER JACKET
An iconoclast of understated luxury, this Khaite single-breasted shacket says it all when it comes to this season’s leather jacket goals. An easy, everyday wardrobe staple, it channels grown up workwear with minimal effort.
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