Warm, timeless and effortlessly-cool, leather jackets tick every box.
If there is one must-have item for autumn and winter, it's a leather jacket. A total investment piece, a good leather jacket can last you for a decade – no joke. Plus, you can wear them with almost everything.
Grunge up a floral dress with a biker-style leather jacket and ankle boots or add a waterfall jacket to a jeans and tee combo for a bit of polish.
With the days becoming brisker, we've found the coolest leather jackets out on the market right now for your shopping pleasure. From genuine leather and designer pieces to under-$100 options, we've found leather jacket options to suit everyone.
Under $100
For the budget-conscious girl, there are a few great quality options that won't break the bank. We've sourced some on-trend pieces that you can pick up for less than 100 bucks.
Collarless PU Leather Jacket
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Noisy May faux leather jacket
ASOS
Polie Black PU Biker Jacket
PrettyLittleThing
Black ultimate faux leather biker jacket
Missguided
Faux Leather Biker Jacket
boohoo
Tall Black PU Tie Waist Detail Blazer
PrettyLittleThing
Snake Skin Pu Biker
boohoo
Collarless PU Jacket
THE ICONIC
Black faux leather studded biker jacket
Missguided
Real leather
Far less prone to wear and tear, buying real leather is the ultimate investment. It may cost more in the short term, but it will last much longer.
Greenwich Street Motor Jacket
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Y.A.S sophie soft leather biker jacket
ASOS
Ena Pelly classic biker jacket
David Jones
Open Season Leather Jacket
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River Island leather biker jacket in chocolate
ASOS
HUSK Opulence Leather
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Jardin Leather Jacket
Myer
HANSEN & GRETEL Frankie Leather Jacket
David Jones
Mackage Pina Leather Jacket
ShopBop.com
Leather look
For those who aren't interested in buying animal leather, there are some truly beautiful vegan leather options.
M.N.G Marcmoto Jacket
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ESTELLE Evie Jacket
David Jones
River Island faux leather biker jacket in black
ASOS
Distillers Leather Look Jacket Black
General Pants
Bad Motor Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Nasty Gal
Smoke & Mirrors Leather Jacket
Princess Polly
River Island oversized faux leather biker jacket in black
ASOS
TOPSHOP Crocodile Jacket
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Let It Ride Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Nasty Gal
Designer
For the luxe-obsessed lady, here are our top picks for branded leather jackets this season.
Leather biker jacket
NET-A-PORTER
Leeta Leather Jacket
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ENA PELLY - Classic Biker Jacket
David Jones
MANOKHI cropped jacket
Farfetch
MADEWELL Ultimate textured-leather biker jacket
NET-A-PORTER
STAND Daria leather biker jacket
NET-A-PORTER
ANINE BING remy leather jacket
Farfetch
Mackage Baya Leather Jacket
ShopBop.com
ENA PELLY - Essential Jacket
David Jones
Coloured
Looking for a break from black? These pieces will add a splash of colour to your wardrobe.
Faux Leather Biker Jacket With Quilt Detail
boohoo
Bright Red PU Biker Jacket
PrettyLittleThing
Mustard PU Zipped Biker Jacket
PrettyLittleThing
Pu Biker Jacket
boohoo
Brown snake print faux leather biker jacket
Missguided
Zip Detail Biker Jacket
boohoo
Vila belted faux leather biker jacket
ASOS
Piper Petites Leather Jacket with Zip and Pockets
Myer
PU Biker Jacket
Nasty Gal
Tips for buying a leather jacket
Shape is everything
If you want a fitted style, make sure you are looking at leather jackets that taper in at the waist. If you buy a boxy style, it will have a relaxed, over-sized fit.
Most brands run small
Leather is an expensive fabric so many brands cut corners and make jackets slightly small to save on fabric. So, generally you will need to buy one size up. If you're a size 6, buy a size 8. If you're a size 8, buy a size 10 etc. If you have any questions about the sizing of specific brands, contact us through the comment box below.
Invest in something timeless
If you're going to drop big bucks on your leather jacket, you want it to last a few years. To avoid your investment piece looking out of date after one season, try choose a very simple and classic style. The plainer, the better. If you buy something with tassels, you could regret it next year.
Make it more expensive with less hardware
What gives away a cheap leather jacket? The metal hardware. While it's easy to make cheaper fabrics look more expensive than they are, a cheap zip will always look cheap, and they're more prone to rust and discolouration.
If you're not keen to spend a fortune on your jacket but you still want it to look expensive, look for a style with minimal zips and buttons.
Still too expensive? Here's your solution.
If you love the look of leather jackets but just can't justify the price, try nabbing yourself a bargain by shopping one on eBay.
Compare prices from various sellers or cut the price tag in half by buying one second-hand.
Black Women's Slim Fit Biker Diamond Quilted Real Leather Jacket-BNWT
eBay
Women Slim Leather Punk Jacket Outwear Biker Motorcycle Zipper Short Coat
eBay
Womens PU Leather Zipper Jacket Punk Biker Motorcycle Coat Flight Outwear Tops
eBay
Style inspiration
When it comes to leather jackets, we're taking style cues from our favourite fashion bloggers. Here's some effortlessly-cool style inspiration courtesy of Shine By Three, We Wore What and Friend in Fashion.
