STYLE - Oct 11, 2025

32 of the Best Leather Jackets for Women: New & Secondhand

by gemma prior

women's leather jackets

Leather jackets are a wardrobe icon that, like a timeless pair of jeans, a crisp white shirt, or a trench coat, continue to reemerge on the fashion scene year after year.

One of those pieces that, for many fashion enthusiasts, is required in a capsule wardrobe.

And although many people may consider the leather jacket a conspicuous piece - a statement piece - when chosen well, they can actually be the perfect addition to a minimalist wardrobe.

Of course, there are the more vibrant, short-term trend options that come and go with each season.

But the leather jackets that will remain relevant and enjoyable for decades, are worth the investment, and make a more sustainable option, are those designed in a chic and timeless style.

Brands with a focus on minimalism, such as Toteme and Nour Hammour, are known for sharing this style of leather jacket with each season.

A chic jacket also means that you’ll find so many options for styling with what is already a part of your wardrobe.

From creating a smart casual look when paired with jeans and a t-shirt, to a dressier option when styled with a tailored pant and heels.

Or perhaps you wish to add an androgynous edge to a more feminine look, such as a tailored pencil skirt or a silk slip dress.

The leather jacket appears in several forms, including the blazer, the bomber, biker, shearling, longline, and the streamline.

Choosing which style would best suit your lifestyle and your wardrobe is something to consider when making your decision.

Will you most likely be wearing a leather jacket as a part of your social wardrobe? Do you enjoy an androgynous edge to your style? Perhaps the bomber or biker version is what will most suit you.

Or perhaps you prefer a more feminine look and the longline, blazer, or streamline version will be more useful.

As whenever you begin searching for a piece of clothing, it’s important to take the time to consider what you’re looking for and to be certain that what you have found ticks all the boxes.

And of course, like with anything in your wardrobe, it matters to take care of this sort of investment piece so that you receive the value you hoped for. And also, to extend its longevity so that it remains less damaging to our planet.

So, without further ado, here are 32 of the best leather jackets I’ve found, both new and pre-loved, from brands including Toteme, Arket, Nour Hammour, and Rohe. Enjoy!