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Every cool girl can lay claim to a suede moment – from Monica Barbaro’s suede jacket that perfectly pulled together her portrayal of Joan Baez in the recent Bob Dylan biopic, to Dakota Johnson (pictured) stylishly strolling the streets of Midtown in Khaite’s sharp-shouldered ‘Saraphina’ jacket from the fall/winter 2025 runway collection. So, if you’ve been tempted by the siren call of the supple suede jackets that have been popping up across the catwalks and on the backs of stylish tastemakers, let this be your cue to go for it.

At NET-A-PORTER, we’ve fallen hard for Dutch brand Arma – a family-run leather specialist that makes the most luxurious and timeless suede designs. “We love suede because it breaks every luxury rule – it’s soft, not stiff; subtle, not shouty; and gets better with wear, not worse,” says Maral Aykaz, who, along with her brother Arden, is part of the second generation to lead the brand – and their era looks set to be an exciting new chapter. “Forty years of expertise means we know exactly which skins to choose and how to work them so they age beautifully. No special care, no overthinking – just throw it on.”

Maral describes their ‘Kaylee’ jacket as the ideal layering piece. “The ‘Kaylee’ is designed to be styled in multiple ways – over a T-shirt and jeans for running around, layered over knitwear when it’s cold, or thrown on over a dress at night. The oversized shape means it works with everything you already own – it’s meant to be worn your way, every day.” For ultimate off-duty chic, layer it over a cashmere sweater and boyfriend jeans, such as Khaite’s mid-rise style in black.

For another luxurious addition to your suede repertoire, consider The Row’s ‘Solana’ trench coat. Crafted in Italy from dark chocolate-colored suede, it is the epitome of understated luxury and comes in a loose shape that can be cinched to your liking. Few fabrics pair as beautifully as suede, wool
and leather, so style it with a knitted midi dress and knee-high boots. Suede naturally leans a bit ’70s, meaning it also pairs perfectly with sweater vests, wide-leg jeans and retro sneakers.

Other obsessions on Team NET-A-PORTER’s wish list as we inch toward the festive season include Bottega Veneta’s large ‘Hop’ tote in green suede and Saint Laurent’s brown ‘Niki’ suede ankle boots – dream gifts to receive from a generous loved one. Of course, the best things can come in small packages too, and Khaite’s cult studded ‘Benny’ belt is exactly what we’d hope to find in our stockings this year (hint, hint).

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