New Yorkers *love* to talk about how there are only a few weeks a year when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold. Fall and spring here are almost comically fleeting—blink (or be out of town the wrong weekend) and you might miss it entirely. There’s a very good chance that your perfect, light jacket from last fall didn’t get enough of a chance to shine—and given how much of the fashion industry resides here, I suspect this is at least partly responsible for the rich-looking spring trend that’s bubbling up (again) in the spring wardrobes of It-girls and fashion editors on both coasts.
Late last year, barn jackets quickly became one of fall’s most coveted items. From Kate Middleton-approved OG Barbour styles to modern takes from J. Crew and Mango that kept selling out, we just couldn’t get enough of these highly wearable utility jackets with typically corduroy collars. For spring 2025, the contrast collar is back with a vengeance, and in a slew of more elegant materials like suede and velvet and vegan leather, which give a luxe touch to polished and relaxed silhouettes alike. Chic denim overshirts? Cropped jackets? Yes and yes. If you’re someone who lives their best life on a 50 degree day, here are a whole bunch of chic options you can thrive in this season.
You know this suede option from Zara is going to sell out in a flash.
Dark denim always feels casually rich.
This time with a cozy collar.
I'm not hear to argue with Toteme's spring jacket offering.
An under-$150 Mango jacket so good...
...it deserves to be seen in both color ways.
Fresh for spring.
Oh excuse me, Zara.
Such an ultra-light quilt, it's almost more of a shirt than a jacket.
Here for everything in a buttery yellow.
Mango, as always, doing the most.
You're going to have to be *very* quick if you want the matching jeans.
A faux leather collar brings a little polish to this chill look.
Ditto here.
More good things ahead from Ref.
This gingham is as ready for spring as I am.
The combo of pieces in this outfit really is peak spring in New York.
Very chill.
This velvet collar is lush.
So easy with your favorite jeans.
If Frankie Shop isn't doing it, is it even a trend?
H&M is leaning retro.
Obsessed with this crop.
Florals? For spring?
It just wouldn't be a contract collar jacket story without some Barbour.
Into this styling.
$50 very well-spent.
But if you're in the mood to splurge, may I humbly suggest this?
Breaking up the print just a little feels right.
I really like the contrast against a faded black denim.
This mustardy hue is doing it for me.
This zip!
Pink is going to be impossible to avoid this season.
Classic.
Clearly the final word in collars.
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