Everyone In Paris Is Wearing Leather Bomber Jackets – Here’s How To Shop Spring’s Surprise Trend
As the seasons shift and the wool coats and puffer jackets of the biting winter months are at last being shed, a new staple has emerged to take their place. As we bid farewell to swaddling layers that leave you feeling like a Michelin man, the leather bomber jacket has stepped in as the ultimate spring essential – heavy enough to keep the lingering chill at bay yet light enough to drape over the shoulders when warmer days arrive.
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The classic bomber witnessed a revival last year, with a myriad of styles to experiment with, from colourful varsity and utilitarian green to oversized iterations in exaggerated dimensions. But the leather bomber has stood out as a fan favourite.
Perhaps it’s to do with the leather jacket's enduring appeal, a generation-spanning staple that elicits an unmatched rugged sophistication. The sleek, glossy finish of leather adds a touch of polish to the often more casual-leaning bomber jacket, taking it from an often outdoorsy off-duty staple to a viable eveningwear addition with ease.
Favoured by models when dipping in between shows, the street style at Paris Fashion Week proved the relaxed layer’s lasting lure. In black, faded tan and chocolate, the leather bomber – usually the perfect level of oversized with a small collar – was unmissable, styled with everything from straight-leg jeans and tracksuit bottoms to sheer dresses and a-line skirts.
Recently, the leather bomber has received a new wave of celebrity approval, too. At the latter end of last week, Gigi Hadid stepped out in Paris wearing a cropped version from affordable cult British brand Charlotte Simone. Hadid paired hers with a pair of dark grey mom-style jeans, a black T-shirt, leather jacket, sunglasses and loafers in a decisively simple yet impactful look.
Sister Bella Hadid and bestie Hailey Bieber are also fans of the leather bomber, often opting for big proportions, styling theirs with everything from baggy denim to structured tailoring and minidresses.
From the SS25 runway, Loewe and Acne Studio’s leather bombers in puffed-out proportions spring to mind – now available in classic black, deep burgundy, forest green, khaki and brown.
This season, in Sarah Burton’s debut for Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week, a black leather bomber, nipped at the waist with a statement belt, fanning out at the collar and exaggerated at the sleeves, was a key piece from the expertly crafted collection. Meanwhile, Khaite's faux fur-trimmed iterations shown at New York Fashion Week have already jumped to the top of our wishlist come autumn.
Whether styled with relaxed denim, tailored trousers or a flippy-hem skirt for contrast, the leather bomber jacket is proving to be the only outerwear piece you need as we transition into spring. Here are the bombers to invest in that will carry you through seasons to come.
Shop our pick of leather bomber jackets now
Padded Coated Jersey Bomber Jacket
Padded Bomber Jacket
Frankie Shearling Collar Biker Jacket
Loroma Leather Bomber Jacket
£2200.00 at endclothing.com.uk
Faux Leather Relaxed Fit Jacket
Metallic Leather Bomber Jacket
Braided Cropped Bomber Jacket
Navy Erin Leather Bomber
Leather Bomber Jacket
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