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9 leather blazers that will have you counting down the days until colder climes
By Harriet Davey &Lauren Cunningham
Updated 3 years ago
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According to fashion’s best-dressed power players, the leather blazer isn’t going anywhere this season.
Some of fashion’s best-dressed have already found the perfect item designed to tackle the drizzle sans umbrella this season: the leather blazer.
Once a trophy item championed by 90s cool girls Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Cindy Crawford, the timeless blazer has come full circle and is back on the fashion map once again for another season of casual chic.
There’s nothing to say you can’t style them now in the same way they were worn back in the 90s. A T-shirt and mini skirt or a roll neck and jeans (as worn by Cindy, below) is still a go-to combo for autumn/winter. And midaxi dresses, maxi skirts and collared knits help to bring the blazer into more formal settings too, so there’s no reason to leave your love for leather at home when heading into the office.
Credit: Gwyneth Paltrow in 1995
Credit: Cindy Crawford in 1991
Carrying the torch the past few years is the millennial supermodel set – we’re talking the likes of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber – who have all gifted us a lesson in styling out the cult item every time the temperature starts to drop.
The fashion week pack have also wholeheartedly thrown themselves into the trend too, with knee-high white boots, tennis skirts and joyful jumpers completing the street style-worthy aesthetic. After all, it was only a matter of time until the blazer made a well-deserved comeback, and we couldn’t be happier.
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The fail-safe choice is to opt for black; this way, you can simply switch out your usual black cotton style for the leather iteration and be safe in the knowledge that it will never go out of style. But there are a handful of more colourful picks ready to be snapped up too.
When the temperatures plummet towards the end of the year, be brave and try a double leather hit by mixing your blazer with leather trousers or even underneath a leather trench on sub-zero days. It’s the warmer version of double denim.
& Other Stories relaxed fit leather blazer
& Other Stories is an immediate go-to brand for cool and casual pieces, and this leather blazer is no exception. Padded shoulders, two front buttons and duo-flap pockets add to the oversized design, making it all about the angles.
Shop & Other Stories relaxed fit leather blazer, £349
Extro & Vert Plus oversized blazer in dark green faux leather co-ord
Leather blazers aren’t always black. In fact, there are a growing number of punchier colours like this Extro & Vert option coming through this season too. In a faux leather-look fabric, this one’s suitable for vegans.
Shop Extro & Vert Plus oversized blazer in dark green faux leather co-ord, £50
Arket oversized leather blazer
Home of chic-Scandi style, Arket is always well worth a look for trusted timeless pieces. Oversized for a more laid-back look, the structure of this blazer could smarten up any outfit.
Nanushka vegan leather oversized blazer
Vegan leather has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, making it difficult to distinguish between real and faux, and Nanushka is one of the best brands for this. With a rope tie waist, this blazer brings added dimension and a twist on the classic design.
Shop Nanushka vegan leather oversized blazer at Farfetch, £518
M&S faux leather single-breasted blazer
Another fabulous faux, this M&S option ticks all the boxes for a classic cut blazer in a more fashion-forward fabric. Extra details such as buttons on the cuffs, flap pockets and the single-breast front give it a subtle flair too.
Shop M&S faux leather single-breasted blazer, £59
Asos Design leather grandad blazer jacket in camel
Camel-coloured coats skyrocketed to fashion fame last year, and there’s no sign of them slowing down just yet. Taking the trend into the blazer space, this faux leather blazer is less harsh than black will pair perfectly with tonal hues.
Shop Asos Design leather grandad blazer jacket in camel, £155
Me+Em supersoft Italian leather blazer
Back to black, and we’re dubbing this one an everyday essential. Made from super soft Italian leather, you need to take good care of this coat lest you be left with scratches or nicks, but the supple and soft leather is sure to keep you warm and cosy on even the coldest days.
MSGM faux-leather single-breasted blazer
Orangey-brown, this blazer is bringing autumn in just one colour. With a high-shine finish gleaming in the light, it’ll brighten up any room (and your wardrobe) in one fell swoop.
Shop MSGM faux-leather single-breasted blazer at Farfetch, £495
Warehouse real leather double-breasted relaxed blazer
Last but certainly not least, for those after a more slouchy fit compared to the form-fitting finds above, this Warehouse blazer may be for you. In a petrol green-cum-black tone, it’s a little softer in colour yet still pairs perfectly with an all-black outfit.
Shop Warehouse real leather double-breasted relaxed blazer, £159.20
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