Time to swap out your leather biker for a suede jacket – these are the 10 best ones to shop now
While a staple in menswear, women’s suede jackets are often overlooked in favour of slick leather. The past half decade has seen clean silhouettes and 'newness' reigning supreme, and as a result we're less forgiving of fabrics that fade, change and develop a patina – something suede is celebrated for usually.
Then along came last season’s shows and suddenly suede looked versatile. It came in candy-coloured hues (pea-green and pillarbox red) at Prada, logo-embossed at Gucci, intricately embellished at Miu Miu and blousoned at Chloé. Suede dominated outside of the shows too: we spotted co-ords, mini skirts, accessories and bombers made of this plush fabric.
But, if you want to shop mindfully, it pays to ignore trends when you’re investing in a forever jacket. Sure, you can tap into an era or aesthetic (clean-cut and collared à la Prada, boho à la Chloé, or even western-inspired), but it’s important that your investment goes the distance. Suede jackets are just as trans-seasonal as a trench, so the right choice can uniform you all year round with appropriate layering.
How to care for suede jackets:
Suede is high-maintenance due to its porosity, but this is also what makes it a fabric that ages so beautifully. If you want to protect your investment, treat your jacket with a waterproof solution before you even think about leaving the house.
You must never saturate suede, but if you do need to spot clean: "Always be gentle," says Daisy Harvey, founder of the recently launched up-cyling app Loom. "Brush off dirt before using any kind of cloth, and always blot rather than rubbing, for fear of embedding the stain. For any tougher marks try a suede eraser." If disaster strikes, though, it’s best to leave the rescue mission to specialist dry cleaners.
Storage is important, too. Keep your jacket out of direct sunlight, and always use a hanger in the wardrobe so you can maintain its shape. We recommend giving your suede items a weekly spruce with a suede brush to keep the nap looking supple.
10 of the best suede jackets to buy
Loewe
Loewe's ballooning bomber was a huge hit a few seasons back (Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner couldn't get enough) and now the house has dropped a similar suede style. We love how you can cinch the waist with the bungee drawstring to switch up your silhouette.
Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard just nailed the brief by cutting an on-trend barn jacket in supple tan suede. The leather trims and gold-tone press studs add a luxurious touch.
Whistles
Suede and fringing go hand-in-hand – and there's plenty of both in Whistles' western-inspired spring/summer 2025 collection. We love how saturated that inky-blue hue is on suede.
Max Mara Studio
If you want to tap into the colourful side of suede, make sure you opt for a shade that'll work with the rest of your wardrobe. Max Mara's powder-blue hue is surprisingly versatile: it will pair with chocolate-brown, camel, cream and even orange.
Miu Miu
No one can get ahold of Miu Miu's cult suede aviator, but the bomber is still available to buy – for now. That embossed logo has proved real Instagram catnip as the Italian house's sales have soared in recent years.
Rixo
Having first bonded over their shared love of vintage, the Rixo girls can never resist a 1960s-inspired piece. This suede jacket is cut in a boxy, cropped shape and finished with retro floral appliqué.
Sandro
If you can't get your hands on Miu Miu's sell-out aviator, there's an old-season Sandro jacket on The Outnet that says all the same things. Cut from tobacco suede and trimmed with shearling, this piece will never go out of style.
Isabel Marant
Trust Isabel Marant to put her signature boho touch on the suede jacket. With its collarless cut and coin embellishments, this black number looks like a beautiful vintage shop find. Wear yours with slim-leg jeans and a ballet flat.
Ducie
If you find it hard to part from your beloved trench, why not plump for a suede coat instead to kill two trends at once? This Ducie style is dyed in the colour of the season: burgundy.
AllSaints
The cropped trench has made a comeback. AllSaints' is made from taupe suede and cropped to the waist – cinch the drawstring hem or leave undone for a boxier silhouette.
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