It’s a wardrobe staple that almost everybody owns and wears on repeat.
We’re talking about the jacket, or shall we say jackets, since this outerwear comes in a variety of styles and goes by many names depending on its design and purpose.
From single-button silhouettes to multi-pocket utilitarian creations, and even those made from tech materials for outdoor settings, jackets never fail to rise to the occasion.
This fashion season, designers and brands offer a variety of jacket options to keep you layered in style and high on cool factor.
While the oversized blazer has reigned for two or three seasons, we feel it’s starting to feel a tad been there, worn that.
How about checking out the bomber jacket?
Featured in several designers’ recent presentations, the one at Saint Laurent in shiny, recycled nylon with rib-knit trims and a fitted waist caught our attention the most.
Worn over a suit as presented on the runway, this classic outerwear originally designed for military pilots in both World Wars has a vibe that’s retro, cool and youthful.
You could say it is a throwback with serious street cred.
Why, the bomber jacket can even be paired with long skirts or tailored trousers for a look that blurs the line between laid-back and luxe.
The next jacket that is timeless and tailored for both function and flair is the bush jacket, sometimes known as the safari jacket.
At Louis Vuitton, the design is more streamlined, without a belt like the traditional style, and with a zipper closure instead of buttons.
A quick way to modernise it without losing the old-school charm of the jacket made famous by author and adventurer Ernest Hemingway.
And here’s something new you could do with your sporty outerwear as Prada proposes topping off your evening wear, be it beaded, feathered, or sleek and shiny, with a ... get this: sporty windbreaker jacket!
Pushing the boundaries of conventional fashion, the contrast feels fresh and frankly, freeing.
The unlikely pairing gives a stylish blend of low-key practicality and high fashion glamour we didn’t know we needed.
Arguably the most iconic and beloved outerwear is the denim jacket.
Available in many shades from black to white and of course, the unmistakable faded blue, denim jackets represent effortless cool, timeless style and casual rebellion.
Dior’s take on this ubiquitous outerwear is paired with jeans in the same shade as the jacket, but styled with a blue formal shirt and striped necktie.
For its Spring/Summer 2025 collection, high street label COS introduces the shirt jacket, which is also known as a shacket or overshirt.
Read more: Are jumpsuits still fashion-forward, or is it time for a wardrobe change?
Made of a structured-yet-supple twill fabric, the Swedish brand’s shacket features a button-down front and a single chest pocket.
This versatile piece can be worn solo or layered over a T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt, whatever suits your mood. It’s definitely a closet chameleon.
Our favourite of all jackets? The biker jacket.
Spanish high street label Massimo Dutti’s latest version of this iconic jacket is polished and minimalist minus the usual zips and buckles.
What we love about the biker jacket is its rugged, rebellious streak yet it pairs surprisingly well with chic and sophisticated outfits.
Think elegant dresses, or a tailored trousers and white tuxedo shirt combo.
Just skip the evening blazer and you’ll look totally street star meets silver screen. James Dean would approve.
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