Last year, it seemed like everyone was wearing a leather blazer, from Hailey Bieber to Adam Sandler. But now, as the blazer’s reign fades, a new jacket is taking center stage: the leather bomber jacket. This season, stars are ditching their sleek, slim-fitting coats for a roomier, more casual look.
The rise of the leather bomber jacket was inevitable, given its prominence on the fall 2023 runways. Designers like The Attico, Saint Laurent, Magda Butrym, and The Row all showcased the oversized silhouette, which quickly caught the attention of trendsetters like Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Hailey Bieber.
The appeal of the leather bomber jacket is undeniable. It’s edgy, versatile, and adds a cool, masculine touch to any outfit. Take Hailey Bieber, for example. She’s been spotted pairing her boxy bomber with everything from summery slip dresses to all-brown miniskirt and sweater sets. The contrast between the jacket’s masculine silhouette and her feminine wardrobe is effortlessly chic.
The leather bomber jacket’s versatility is one of its greatest strengths. Bieber has taken the look to the sporty side, pairing her jacket with a big white tee, neon orange short-shorts, and Nike Air Maxes. But she’s also dressed it down for date night, contrasting it with a satin LBD and black pointy-toed heels.
Bieber isn’t the only celebrity who’s embraced the leather bomber jacket. Model and author Emily Ratajkowski is another fan of the style. She’s been seen wearing hers with a Sandy Liang bra-and-skirt set and a Miu Miu purse, as well as with an oversized tee, sweats, and sneakers.
Kylie Jenner’s Khy has further solidified the leather bomber jacket’s status as a wardrobe staple. Jenner has opted for a cropped, waist-baring bomber with puffy sleeves, while Gigi Hadid has been spotted in a similar style. Meanwhile, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink have embraced the length and roominess of a true oversized leather bomber. Huntington-Whiteley paired her Saint Laurent bomber with a form-fitting nude turtleneck and slim-legged black trousers, while Sink channeled androgyny with a pair of baggy blue jeans and a beanie.
The leather bomber jacket is here to stay. With its versatility, edge, and cool factor, it’s no wonder that celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike are falling for this timeless style.