While trends change with time, classic wardrobe pieces like denim, well-fitting white shirts, trench coats, and the finest leather jackets will always be in style. When well chosen, these items offer a certain kind of enduring appeal that is difficult to find elsewhere in your wardrobe. Building wardrobes that are made to last—concentrating on quality and craftsmanship rather than what’s in or out—is undoubtedly a priority for designers. Purchasing long-term investments looks to be a wise decision now more than ever. And it seems like a smart place to start with a leather jacket for fall and winter.
The greatest leather jackets stick to a classic silhouette: bomber, aviator, moto, biker, and pared-back zip-ups are all excellent choices. And even if these come and go from the catwalks, a leather jacket will never go out of style in the cool-girl look. Prada has spearheaded the comeback of the motorcycle jacket. The well-worn look can be found in Vogue’s Just One Thing and New Romantics features, which will undoubtedly inspire you to dig through your own closet for a pair of these beauties.
Season by season, brands such as Saint Laurent and Acne Studios present pieces from their permanent collections that are essential to their DNA. With proper maintenance, the leather will only get better with time. Of course, there are always leather jacket options available in the cleanest of designs, but if you’re searching for something classic with a modern twist, there are lots of possibilities that give the classic style a subtle yet unexpected edge.
