Statement Style: The Leather Jacket
Bring out your inner rock chick this season by adding a leather jacket to your wardrobe. It’s a timeless piece and it really gives off a cool grunge vibe. Celebrities such as Cara Delevingne and Mary-Kate Olsen are always seen wearing them. Here are the top ten choices we found
All Saints – Walker leather biker jacket
A classic biker jacket, a slim fit, zips and traditional strap and buckle fastenings. This Italian leather jacket has an authentic vintage look with a quilt detail on the arms and front and back.
£358, www.allsaints.com
Mango – Combi leather jacket in Beige
Different to the occasional leather jacket, Mangos combi jacket is made from pigskin leather and sheepskin sleeves. The asymmetric neckline is right on trend and the leather quilt panels give it a modern look.
£115, www.johnlewis.com
Warehouse – Collarless leather jacket
Plenty of zips and quilted panels make this like the any other leather jacket but with a twist. The collarless and asymmetric zip fastening make this beige tone jacket a great piece for layering.
Topshop – Fringe leather biker
Quirky and different, Topshops fringe jacket is definitely on our lust list this season. It’s tough looking front gives off a biker vibe but when you turn around to reveal the back, you can show off some cool fringing.
£65, www.topshop.com
ACNE – pebbled leather and shearling jacket
If you want to go for an edgier looking leather jacket then Acne’s pebbled jacket with a shearling collar, zips and big belt fastening will give off a grunge look, wear with biker boots and lashings of eyeliner to really complete the look.
£1,350, www.harveynichols.com
Burberry – studded leather jacket
This jacket has is a favourite among celebrities and its perfect to wear day or night. The spraying of studs and detachable belt make it unique.
£1,395, www.mytheresa.com
Balmain – cropped biker jacket
If you don’t want to go for the usual dark coloured leather jackets then this Balmain design is for you, as it comes in a vibrant pink colour.
£1,098, www.farfetch.com
Chloe – leather biker jacket
Chloes light blue biker jacket is great for all seasons, with its detachable collar and pale tone its perfect for summer and the winter, you’ll still look cool whatever the weather.
£2,245, www.harveynichols.com
McQ Alexander McQueen – Leather biker jacket
This leather jacket is given a feminine kink with its zip detailing and classic biker touches with a peplum and belted waist.
£1,200, www.selfridges.com
Aimee Neachell