Trends come and go, but leather is made to stay. Warmer weather is approaching, but it's not quite warm yet. We have yet to sport a T-shirt sans sleeves here on the East Coast. Enter: the trusty leather jacket. A timeless essential, a ride-or-die; call it what you want, a leather jacket is the one piece that supersedes trends, torrential weather, and accidental coffee spills. The internet is brimming with options, so we made your search a tad easier by highlighting some favorites below.
Long Leather Trench Coat
After spotting Dua Lipa in a leather trench, it’s fair to say I’m obsessed. It’s edgy and chic, but most importantly, strong enough to protect against harsh winds. And where better to look for a trench than Burberry?
Vintage Moto Jacket
F1 racing has been all the rage lately. The sport has fast cars, a Netflix docuseries, and team-fan rivalries. If you’re not keen on sports, fine, but don’t let that stop your interest from bubbling up when it comes to fashion. Racing jackets make adding color and detail to a basic outfit easy.
Double-Breasted Leather Biker Jacket
Perhaps you have one too many black jackets in your wardrobe, but you still want a sophisticated option to consider. Fear not—a brown colorway checks the box.
Faux Leather Over-Fit Blazer
If you naturally gravitate towards an oversized fit, this leather blazer will 100 percent make its way into your office rotation. It’s effortlessly elegant and easy to style with a crisp white T-shirt and your favorite jeans.
Dayle Oversized Leather Biker Jacket
If you’re into a boxy fit, a biker jacket is worth looking into. This one in particular caught my eye—its dropped shoulder makes it easy to layer without any scrunching at the arms.
Enola Leather Moto Jacket
With its supple leather and relaxed fit, this leather jacket can be worn all year round with some practical layering.
’80s Leather-Effect Jacket
Leather jackets are an investment piece, but faux styles typically offer a more affordable price tag. Turn towards Anthropologie and Bershka for some solid options.
Faux Leather Shirt Jacket
Is it a shirt? Is it a jacket? It’s both and everything you’ll need for spring weather.
Jude Lambskin Leather Jacket
Parisian chic meets rock n' roll. This distressed chocolate-hued jacket is endlessly wearable.
Star Faux Leather Jacket
This jacket screams cool. Pair this with a polo or a sports jersey and a mini-skirt and call it a day.