A real leather jacket is a true investment piece. It's worth splashing that extra cash, as once you get it right, you're set for life.
With the focus more than ever on making sustainable sartorial choices and creating a wardrobe that's built to last, a leather biker jacket, leather bomber jacket, blazer or trench coat that you can wear with everything is a great place to start.
Leather jackets have long been a staple for every season, adding edge to any outfit and creating timeless looks that never age. Eternally stylish, they can be thrown on over everything from feminine dresses to trending wide-leg trousers.
- The leather biker jacket: AllSaints Dalby Leather Jacket
- The leather bomber jacket: Maje Cropped Leather Jacket
- The affordable leather jacket: River Island Leather Biker Jacket
- The cropped leather jacket: COS Oversized Cropped Leather Jacket
- The leather blazer: Reformation Veda Dalia Relaxed Leather Blazer
- The leather trench: Karen Millen Leather Trench Coat
Celebrities and royals wearing leather jackets
Whether it's a biker, bomber or an oversized blazer, Bella Hadid is rarely seen without a leather jacket. She styles them with everything from wide-leg trousers and trainers to sheer dresses and stiletto heels. Hailey Bieber is similar, wearing hers with both mini dresses and off-duty denim.
Leather jackets have been a signature style for Kate Moss since the 90s. She was most recently pictured pairing a cropped style with a red blouse, maxi skirt and platform boots.
Before she became a royal, Meghan Markle was also often pictured in sleek leather jackets. She loved her Christy style from Club Monaco, which she wore with chic black dresses or skinny jeans and tees.
How I chose the best leather jackets
- Material: All of the jackets in this edit are made from real leather. This means they'll be a forever piece in your wardrobe and will only get better with age.
- Style: I've included biker jackets, bomber jackets, blazers and trench coats, so no matter the cut you're looking for, I've found something for you.
- Price: I've found some real leather pieces for under £100, as well as styles pushing £1,000 if you want to invest in a designer brand.
AllSaints Dalby Slim Fit Leather Biker Jacket
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AllSaints is synonymous with leather jackets and the biker styles are iconic for good reason. Perfectly crafted in soft leather, if you only have one, make it the Dalby. Fully lined, it features the brand's signature metal trims and two zipped pockets. Choose from gold or silver hardware.
M&S Leather Trucker Jacket
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How chic is this leather trucker jacket by Jaegar? Featuring a classic collar, zip fastening and discreet side pockets, the oversized style is both cool and sophisticated.
Reiss Allie Leather Collarless Biker Jacket
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Crafted from premium leather, the Allie jacket from Reiss has a sleek collarless silhouette and a slim fit. Fully lined, it also features a double-ended zip to add a tougher edge.
H&M Leather Biker Jacket
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From H&M's new collection comes this button-down jacket made from super soft leather. H&M does leather pieces so well and this is fully lined with patch front pockets and a visible seam down the back.
River Island Leather Biker Jacket
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If you're looking for a classic real leather biker jacket, this one from River Island is so affordable at £100. Cut to a regular fit, it includes all of the classic biker details, like silver hardware and zipped pockets.
Whistles Aliza Double Breasted Leather Blazer
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Slightly oversized, lightweight and cut from 100% leather, this Whistles blazer is perfect for layering. It has a double-breasted design and is lightly fitted at the waist.
ASOS DESIGN top collar premium leather jacket
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This new season ASOS leather jacket has a high collar and deconstructed design that's perfect if you want something more unique than your classic biker. It's cut with a boxy fit and long sleeves.
COS Oversized Cropped Leather Jacket
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This COS jacket has a cropped cut and an exaggerated collar that can be styled two ways - wear it spread or fasten the concealed press studs to create a funnel neck. It also has angled pockets, a wide belt and shiny silver-tone hardware.
Reformation Veda Dalia Relaxed Leather Blazer
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Designed to be oversized and roomy, you can wear Reformation's leather blazer with everything, from jeans to mini skirts this season and beyond.
Maje Cropped Leather Jacket
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Leather bomber jackets are trending right now and this one from Maje has a cool cropped cut and panelled design with the standard elasticated waistband. It's made from 100% smooth grain leather.
Karen Millen Leather Belted Trench Coat
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Trench coats are timeless and not many pieces are more chic than one made from leather. This one from Karen Millen has a longline design and a cinched fit that flatters the figure.
