A good leather jacket won’t just last you a season, it’ll live on for a lifetime.
Sure, they’re often investment items that’ll cost you, but shop right and care for your leather jacket, and you’ll have a classic wardrobe staple you can throw over everything from cute summer dresses to weekend denim.
But which leather jacket to choose? While a few years back the one and only choice was a biker jacket, these days you’re likely to find leather jackets spanning trends from the 70s revival through to 90s minimalism.
Our advice? Select a leather jacket that feels a little classic, a little modern.
Longer or oversized vintage shapes will live on for years, while still feeling up-to-date.
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If you’re after the must-have shape of the season, the leather blazer or Matrix-style trench is an obvious choice.
Vintage is always an option, too – there are plenty of well-maintained leather jackets you’ll find in op shops and consignment stores.
However, if you’re in the market for a new purchase, below are our favourites.
13 Best Leather Jackets To Shop In Australia
Ena Pelly Classic Biker Jacket, $599 at THE ICONIC
Crossin Leather Blazer Choc, $799.95 at Ksubi
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Reiss Allie Leather Collarless Biker Jacket, $670 at David Jones
Staten Island Jacket in Mulberry, $109 at THE ICONIC
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Plongé Leather Biker Jacket, $6,160 at GUCCI
Alter Egos Trench Coat, $899 at Manning Cartell
Nanushka Cropped Leather Jacket, $1,374 at FARFETCH
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Loremo Leather Blazer, $1,500 at Camilla & Marc
Balmain Belted Biker Jacket, $3,070 at FARFETCH
Leather Longline Coat, $1,590 at Dion Lee
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Minima Esenciales Bowie Leather Blazer, $590 at THE ICONIC
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Blackjack Leather Trench, $1,600 at Viktoria & Woods
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After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Previously, she was the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, where she combined her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. Currently the Digital Editor of Marie Claire, her love for and expertise in e-commerce still sees her trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research, that is, when she’s not covering the latest celeb news, dissecting runway trends or advocating on women’s issues.