The Best Leather Jackets Everyone Will Be Wearing In 2026
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When thinking about true wardrobe staples, denim, tank tops, T-shirts and trench coats inevitably come to mind. Yet few pieces carry the same cultural weight or enduring appeal as the leather jacket. Each season, it reappears on the runway in subtly recalibrated forms, reflecting fashion’s shifting moods while remaining steadfastly timeless – a word often overused, but in this instance, feels entirely justified.
For 2026, designers approached the classic with fresh intention. On the spring/summer runways, leather jackets were a study in contrasts. Sleek and sculptural silhouettes sat alongside worn-in, distressed finishes, while cropped proportions counterbalanced elongated cuts.
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Bomber jackets arrived with a relaxed, utilitarian edge, grounding feminine dresses and fluid tailoring at Zimmermann and Coperni. Sharp leather blazers, borrowed from the Nineties, lent an air of authority to everyday outfits at Tom Ford, while fitted and cropped styles, as seen at Loewe and Hermes respectively, offered a more directional counterpoint, hugging the body or cutting cleanly at the waist to sharpen proportions.
There is, too, a renewed appreciation for longevity. Brands including Miu Miu, Torishéju and Ann Demeulemeester favoured leathers that felt aged and characterful, pieces that had seemingly softened, creased, and improved with time (a style you can easily recreate by shopping vintage, of course). Classic biker jackets were refreshed through statement hardware at Alaïa and Ottolinger and strong-shouldered proportions at Saint Laurent. Meanwhile, longline leather coats made a compelling case for leather outerwear even on the coldest of days.
Whether thrown over tailoring by day, layered with knitwear between seasons, or used to offset eveningwear with a new toughness, the leather jacket remains one of fashion’s most reliable styling tools. Scroll on to discover the best leather jackets to shop in 2026.
