The leather jacket is getting a modern makeover. Gone are the biker jackets of years past. Now, it’s all about a sleeker silhouette inspired by bomber jackets. The dramatic shape instantly elevates the humble leather jacket to something more luxurious and high fashion. Shop our favorites below.
The real genius behind this silhouette, like so many of her designs, is how wearable it is. It works with skinny jeans, wide leg denim, A-line skirts, or your favorite date night dress. And you don’t have to break the bank to get one either! Quince’s tan cropped jacket, Nordstrom’s bubble hem in chocolate brown, and Quince’s green oversized jacket (that I’m wearing in the header image) all come in under $400.
A lot of the mall brands like J.Crew and Banana Republic have been stepping up their game with high-quality collection pieces at a slightly higher price point. Banana Republic’s black oversized version looks incredibly chic with a pair of their wide leg denim. J.Crew’s flight jacket is a more feminine idea, with cuffed sleeves and a cinched waist.
If you’re going to go big on an investment piece, a leather jacket is a pretty great one. Members Only aside, they never really go out of style. Ralph Lauren’s cropped version embodies so much of what he does best: taking the best parts of the old and making it new again. I love the dark brown shade and the perfectly cropped proportions. Veronica Beard infuses her cropped bomber with every ounce of her signature cool girl charm. It’s classic in black but a showstopper in a rich oxblood color. I really love the broken-in look of this Joe’s Jeans jacket, with thoughtful details. The slightly uneven coloring gives it a chic, effortless patina.
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