Sweater weather may be creeping up on us, but let's not forget that this time of year also brings about one of our
other favorite pieces of clothing: the leather jacket. Since autumnal temperatures can vary, especially from day and night, layering is key — and that's where this versatile topper comes into play.
From
shearling -collared numbers to
oversized trench styles , there's so much more to leather jackets than the
signature motorcycle style . The only problem? The best leather jackets can cost as much as your monthly rent because of the high-quality fabric. That's why, regardless of your budget, we've rounded up the best minimalistic, totally out-there, and everything-in-between options to get you in the fall mood. Eye-catching colors, fringe detailing, and quirky motifs? You name it. The best leather jacket is only a click away.
Consider this your reminder of how pragmatic and versatile leather jackets really are, and why you should have one (or 10) in your closet at all times.
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Under $150
BLANKNYC Fresh Start Moto Jacket, $, available at Shopbop
Quince 100% Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $, available at Quince
Barney's Originals Clara Real Leather Jacket, $, available at ASOS
$150-$300
Mauritius Leather | Free People Christy Moto Jacket, $, available at Free People
Bernardo Leather Moto Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Zara Leather Jacket, $, available at Zara
$300-$500
Maje Bexol Fringe Sleeve Leather Jacket, $, available at Bloomingdale's
Karen Millen Leather Signature Moto Jacket, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
Mango Shearling-Lined Leather Jacket, $, available at Mango
$500-$750
J.Crew Collection Cropped Lady Jacket In Leather, $, available at J.Crew
Madewell Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $, available at Madewell
AllSaints Ryder Leather Jacket, $, available at AllSaints
$750+
Acne Studios Leather-Trimmed Shearling Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Nanushka Cropped Zip-Up Jacket, $, available at Farfetch
Stella McCartney Cream Fringed Vegetarian Leather Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Under $150
Bershka Faux Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at Bershka
Blank NYC Vegan Leather Moto Jacket, $, available at BlankNYC
Zara Contrasting Biker Jacket, $, available at Zara Photo Courtesy of Zara.
ASOS CURVE Curve Ultimate Leather-Look Biker Jacket, $, available at ASOS Photo Courtesy of ASOS.
$150-$300
Mango Pockets leather jacket, $, available at Mango Photo Courtesy of Mango.
Avec Les Filles Faux Shearling Biker Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Genuine People Leather Moto Jacket, $, available at Genuine People Photo Courtesy of Genuine People.
Topshop Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at Topshop Photo Courtesy of Topshop.
$300 - $500
& Other Stories Patent Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at & Other Stories Photo Courtesy of & Other Stories.
The Five The Neo Jacket, $, available at The Five Photo Courtesy of The Five Shop.
Pixie Market Vegan Leather Trench Coat, $, available at Pixie Market Photo Courtesy of Pixie Market.
AllSaints Balfern Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at Revolve Photo Courtesy of Revolve.
$500 - $750
Nanushka Hide Puffer Jacket, $, available at Shopbop Photo Courtesy of Shopbop.
Ganni Angela Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at Farfetch
Understated Leather Western Leather Jacket, $, available at Free People
Joie Fayana Mixed Media Faux-Fur Collar Moto Jacket, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue Photo Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.
$750+
Rejina Pyo Olivia Faux Leather Jacket, $, available at Need Supply Photo Courtesy of Need Supply.
Wilfred Free Joan Shearling Jacket, $, available at Aritzia Photo Courtesy of Aritzia.
The Arrivals Moya Mini, $, available at The Arrivals Photo Courtesy of The Arrivals.
Vince Leather Cross Front Jacket, $, available at Amazon Photo Courtesy of Amazon.
$300-$500
Forget pocket zips, we’re saying yes to zip-up collars.
Linea Pelle Triple Zip Crop Leather Jacket, $525 $369, available at Linea Pelle .
My, what big pockets you have.
Whistles Claudia Pocket Leather Bomber, $, available at Whistles
Give your outerwear a Jekyll-and-Hyde twist.
T by Alexander Wang Bomber Jacket, $, available at Bernard Boutique
Need an instant tan?
Band of Outsiders Leather Bomber Jacket, $, available at Les Nouvelles
It's solid like marble.
Muubaa Paso Monochrome Marble Bonded Leather Biker Jacket, $, available at Muubaa
An alabaster zip-up to usher in spring.
A chic homage to your dad's bowling team.
Unique Striped Leather Jacket, $, available at Topshop
If the light-pink fur collar doesn’t convince you to buy immediately, this coat is also reversible. (Two-in-one!)
Zara Reversible Leather Jacket, $229, available at Zara .
Dusty blues won't get you down.
VEDA Dali Classic Jacket, $, available at VEDA
File under: A creative leather jacket that isn’t a biker.
Pixie Market Leather Cargo Belted Jacket, $165, available at Pixie Market .
Mackage Florica-S5 Cobalt Spring Leather Moto Jacket, $, available at Mackage
Wear it with or without the removable hood. It's the ultimate layering illusion.
Mackage Yoana Jacket, $890, available at Mackage .
Nothing like a little surprise from behind.
Eloquii Studio Applique Faux Leather Moto Jacket, $159.90, available at Eloquii .
$750-$900
Pink's the word when this biker babe's in town.
Maje Leather Jacket, $, available at Bloomingdale's
We'll wear any jacket that comes in boysenberry, just so we can say boysenberry.
BB Dakota Newell Washed Leather Jacket, $350 , $210, available at Shopbop .
$900 and over
A minimalist's dream jacket.
IRO Wamiel Leather Jacket, $, available at Iro
If a khaki trench and a leather jacket had a baby...
Oak + Fort Jacket F18, $198, available at Oak + Fort .
A little reminiscent of Michael Jackson's Beat It video, but that's not a bad thing.
Topshop Cropped Leather Jacket, $360, available at Topshop .
See By Chloé Shearling Collar Aviator Jacket, $
It's like icing on the cake to any outfit.
Elizabeth and James Coryln Jacket, $, available at Shopbop
Your favorite denim jacket style, but in leather.
Just Female Cam Leather Jacket, $347, available at Need Supply Co .
Well-cut and, more importantly, well-fitting.
Topshop Ultimate Biker Jacket, $400, available at Topshop .
Go on, play with texture.
Ganni Lloyd Biker Jacket, $615.79, available at Ganni .
Pucker up.
JN by JN LLOVET Lips All Over Leather Jacket, $840 , $588, available at Shopbop .
$750+
Crafted with journalist Anne-France Dautheville in mind, get the matching pants to feel just as badass as she is.
Chloe Paneled Leather Jacket, $3,250 , $1,300, available at Net-A-Porter .
The warmest leather jacket ever made.
Sandy Liang Rivington Jacket, $2,648 , $1,584, available at Shopbop .
Here's proof a black leather jacket doesn't need to be boring.
Mira Mikati Pick Me Hand Painted Leather Jacket, $2,160 , $1,295.48, available at Nordstrom .
You can add layers for days under this large boxy jacket.
MISBHV Berlin Oversize Leather Bomber Jacket, $853.47, available at MISBHV .
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