Why A Hero Jacket Is A Style Essential This Season
With the right outerwear, you can transform any look – adding instant polish, versatility and a modern edge to your wardrobe
The leather jacket
A leather jacket is an investment piece that will serve you well for years to come. Biker styles are, of course, a classic choice, but if you’re looking for one that feels different from what you may already own, try Alaïa’s hooded version – the elegant shawl collar adds a unique point of difference (and just the right amount of polish). Slip it on over midi dresses or relaxed, high-waisted pants to mix up the proportions. Bomber shapes tend to feel a touch more casual, and Jil Sander’s take is ultra-luxe while still being utilitarian enough to wear on repeat. Seeking a statement piece? Look to Khaite’s ‘Malone’ flight jacket from the spring/summer 2026 runway, which adds instant cool to day-to-night outfits, no matter where you’re heading.
KHAITEMalone shearling bomber jacket
JIL SANDERLeather bomber jacket
ALAÏABelted leather biker jacket
RICK OWENSLeather biker jacket
The track jacket
Track jackets made an unexpected return to the runways last spring, kick-starting a retro sportswear revival that’s still going strong. For the coolest new-season takes, look to Wales Bonner (a longtime champion of the style), Dries Van Noten and Saint Laurent. Take cues from tastemakers by styling Loewe’s ’80s-inspired crinkled satin bomber with a lace-trimmed slip and heels. Alternatively, add a laid-back feel to workweek tailoring with Tibi’s techno-inspired style.
WALES BONNERPower embroidered stripes jacquard-knit track jacket
LOEWEAnagram crinkled satin-twill bomber jacket
TIBIColor-blocked jersey jacket€830.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx smallsmall - low stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stock
DRIES VAN NOTENJacquard-knit track jacket€795.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - low stockmedium - low stocklarge - out of stock
The bomber jacket
This season’s bomber jackets subvert the norm by playing with proportion and detailing that bring an entirely new dimension to the sporty staple. Japanese brand Sacai fuses timeless style with streetwear cool, and its army-green shell bomber comes with a statement pleat at the back that not only loosens up the silhouette, but gives it an urban, architectural mood, too. With chunky zip details, it’s perfect paired with stompy boots and tartan skirts, as well as with relaxed-cut stonewashed jeans. A NET SUSTAIN favorite, Chloé’s beige leather style comes in a cropped, cinched shape with padded shoulders and voluminous sleeves – it’s giving ’80s vibes in the chicest possible way. Looking for a more contemporary silhouette? The Frankie Shop’s oversized ‘Astra’ bomber is just the ticket.
SACAIPleated padded shell bomber jacket
CHLOÉCropped leather bomber jacket
THE FRANKIE SHOPAstra shell bomber jacket
LOEWECotton-twill bomber jacket€2,010.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3234 - out of stock3638 - low stock4042 - low stock44 - low stock
The feminine jacket
This season, there is an elegance to jackets that feels evocative of a bygone era – think boxy tweeds, bow-tipped blazers and smooth satin finishes that bring a pretty, vintage-inspired element to your look. Gucci’s chic metallic tweed jacket has a playful ’60s feel and comes in glittering pink and burgundy tones, while Altuzarra’s knitted ‘Conroy’ version is speckled with shades of brown and has ornate gold buttons that make it the perfect day-to-night style. Minimal dressers will find a new favorite in Kallmeyer’s wool-blend grain de poudre ‘Benny’ blazer. Cut in a clean-lined shape with a neat collar and vented sleeves, it looks as chic styled with straight-leg jeans as it does with the matching wide-leg pants and heels.
GUCCIMetallic-tweed jacket€2,695.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3638 - low stock40 - low stock42 - low stock44 - out of stock4648
VALENTINO GARAVANIBow-embellished wool and silk-blend crepe blazer
KALLMEYERBenny wool-blend grain de poudre blazer
ALTUZARRAConroy woven jacket
The oversized blazer
Every wardrobe needs a blazer, whether it’s to complete your office look or add polish to an off-duty outfit. This season, the blazer comes in relaxed, extended lengths that offer effortless drape. Loewe’s single-breasted style balances fluid proportions with sharp shoulders and a utilitarian D-ring belt. Wear it cinched for shape, or loose to channel a menswear mood that will look great thrown on over jeans and a white tee. Elsewhere, Bottega Veneta and Róhe offer more structured styles that riff on menswear, while Stella McCartney’s cream wool-twill blazer (another NET SUSTAIN highlight) feels very bridal. Wear it with the matching pants for your own Bianca Jagger moment.
BOTTEGA VENETAEmbellished canvas jacket
RÓHEDouble-breasted wool and mohair-blend blazer
STELLA MCCARTNEYWool-twill blazer€1,490.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3436 - out of stock3840 - out of stock42 - out of stock444648
LOEWEBelted wool blazer€2,245.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock4244 - out of stock
Bold color
The spring/summer 2026 collections were awash with primary shades so good, even the color-averse can’t resist them. If you want to try adding a pop of color to outfits beyond accessories, but in a way that feels just as effortless, then try a jacket instead. Givenchy’s chic red blazer will instantly uplift classic navy, black and brown tailoring – and is arguably just as versatile. Elsewhere, Saint Laurent’s ’80s-inspired coat from the runway comes in the most gorgeous cobalt-blue shade that will stop everybody in their tracks. Wear it on days when you need a bit of a confidence boost.
GIVENCHYCrepe-cady blazer€1,940.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3436 - low stock3840 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
SAINT LAURENTBelted wool-felt coat
LOEWEWool-blend twill blazer
GUCCICropped cotton-blend bouclé-tweed jacket
The denim jacket
The enduring cool of a denim jacket makes it an effortless off-duty ally with an unmatched ability to dress down smarter, more polished looks. Agolde’s distressed ‘Aubrey’ jacket in a mid-blue hue is just the ticket for endless versatility – it’s slightly oversized, meaning it can be layered over knitwear on cooler days. For something a little more romantic, Chloé’s organic denim jacket from our NET SUSTAIN edit comes in a vintage-inspired blouson shape and has gold chain embellishments at the pockets. Meanwhile, Ossou’s ‘Sway’ jacket stays true to classic American trucker styles, complete with contrast topstitching and a tapered hem.
OSSOUSway denim jacket€735.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - low stocksmall - low stockmedium - low stocklarge - low stock
AGOLDEAubrey distressed denim jacket
BLAZÉ MILANONariida Amrock denim jacket
CHLOÉEmbellished organic denim jacket€1,665.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock3638 - low stock404244 - out of stock46 - out of stock
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