Suddenly, Everyone in Fashion Is Wearing This Never-Fail Jacket Trend

Welcome to The Great Try-On—our digest of everything you'll need for your most stylish season yet. We identified the ultimate spring capsule wardrobe, which consists of seven practical hero items. A few of our editors tried on each of these wardrobe builders, with head-to-toe looks styled by our editorial director, Lauren Eggertsen, so you can see how they look IRL. From the trousers everyone's talking about to the skirt that goes with absolutely everything, we hope that these photos and the candid reviews of each item will help you shop for a seasonal wardrobe filled with essentials and trend-forward pieces you'll wear for spring and beyond.

Arguably, no piece of outerwear has shaken the fashion world in the last year quite as significantly as the leather bomber jacket. Every in-the-know dresser, from stylists to celebrities, owns at least one of them, and you bet it's not hanging in their closet gathering dust. There are at least four draped over the desk chairs of Who What Wear's New York–based editors as we speak, and Hailey Bieber or Bella Hadid is almost certainly wearing one in tomorrow's batch of street style images. Scroll through Instagram lately? You're guaranteed to see at least six iterations of the retro silhouette, ranging from more affordable options by Massimo Dutti to the most coveted of all by Saint Laurent. They're inescapable, but then again, why would anyone want to escape them?

To help you determine which version is best for you, our editors tried on three of 2025's top leather bomber jackets, by Nour Hammour, The Frankie Shop, and yes, Saint Laurent. Keep scrolling to see (and shop) how they styled them and get their direct feedback.

First up to the plate is The Frankie Shop's Viper Oversized Leather Jacket, tried on by Ana Escalante, Who What Wear's associate features editor. Read on to see how she'll be wearing the slouchy black option all spring and summer. Escalante also shared her honest thoughts on it in the off chance that you want to copy her look to a T—The Frankie Shop's leather jacket included.

Ana's take on the jacket: "If I could be buried in a jacket, let it be this one from The Frankie Shop. I've always shied away from motorcycle and bomber jackets for some reason—perhaps it's because I'm always scared I'll look too much like a Harley-Davidson-sponsored biker in them. But, truthfully, since trying on this jacket, I've already stopped by The Frankie Shop's SoHo store to officially make it mine. Like most jackets from The Frankie Shop, this one runs a little big, so be sure to size down if you want a piece that feels more structured and less slouchy."

Styling tips: What makes a leather bomber jacket essential is its versatility. It can be dressed up or down, be used as a replacement for a blazer or trench coat, and automatically adds some edge and masculinity to an outfit, making it the perfect piece to pair with traditionally "pretty" pieces, like lace-trim slip skirts. Of course, you can easily go the Saint Laurent route and style a leather bomber jacket with knife-like stilettos, but a casual pair of flip-flops goes with the top layer just as well. See what we mean by versatile?

Shop the jacket: The Frankie Shop Viper Jacket ($817)

This particular bomber by The Frankie Shop has too many cool, unique details to count. From the large pockets to the epaulettes on each of its sloped shoulders, everything about it is intentional. We especially love the two-way silver zipper, which gives wearers the ability to easily show off whatever they've decided to style underneath it, be that a brightly colored cardigan or a silky midi dress. Just remember that it is intended to be oversize, so if you're hoping to add a more classic-fitting leather bomber jacket into your wardrobe, size down.

Next, Who What Wear's senior fashion editor Eliza Huber tried on one of the industry's favorite leather bombers, Nour Hammour's Clint Leather Jacket. Hear all about her thoughts on the soft, almost vintage-feeling outerwear option, which comes in both black and brown, below. Plus, you'll find tips on styling Eliza's pick, straight from the wearer herself.

Eliza's take on the jacket: "The leather on this jacket is some of the best-quality leather I've ever worn, something I've heard about Nour Hammour but have never witnessed up close until now. It definitely has a vintage feel to it—similar to the bomber jacket I have of my dad's from the '80s, but with some modern updates. I also appreciated the fit of this style. It's not too oversize but not cropped. It feels just right for wearing either as a top layer or as a top, which is what I did with Chloé bubble shorts."

Styling tips: Since Nour Hammour's Clint jacket does have more of a close fit to it, it's a perfect choice for anyone who wants their leather-jacket investment to double as a top. Just zip it up and style it as you please. No matter what, it'll be the star of your look, whether you decide to wear it with a simple pair of stovepipe jeans, a funky skirt, cigarette pants, or in Eliza's case, a teeny-tiny pair of Chloé bubble shorts. When the weather starts to turn come fall, rework the piece by layering a cashmere sweater and white tee underneath for warmth.

Shop the jacket: Nour Hammour Clint Leather Jacket ($1290)

This lamb-leather option has more than just great looks going for it. Nour Hammour also uses lower-impact materials in the production process, including responsible leather, manufactured and sourced to meet the standards of the Leather Working Group, a global nonprofit that's committed to making leather-goods production more sustainable.

We did, indeed, save the favorite for last: Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2025 leather jacket, tried on by Who What Wear's fashion editor Sierra Mayhew. Find out if she thought the $6100 '80s-inspired jacket, made entirely of lamb leather, is worth splurging on. Well, that, and see how she styled the camel version of it. All of the above is just a scroll away.

Sierra's take on the jacket: "Straight off the runway, this jacket made me feel like I walking around in a work of art. Every detail was exquisite, from the natural fading on the leather to the buttons. A nod to the '80s, the return of the bomber jacket is going to look especially good if it's done in this style. I like how there are two options to wear it, long and undone, or zipped up and folded under. This is the investment piece that is so versatile, it’s worth the scary price tag. Layering it this spring and then breaking it out again come fall is the move."

Styling tips: The rich, cognac color of this leather jacket, a trend we most often see in black or dark brown, makes it a treat to style. You can go so many ways with it, opting for neutrals and wearing a mix of cream and black, or playing with a range of colors, from pastels to richer jewel tones à la Saint Laurent's S/S 25 bohemian maxi dresses. Here, Sierra kept the expensive vibe going with a black pillbox hat adorned with gold hardware and strappy cream sandals. Big gold earrings would be a chic swap, as would some chunky cuff bracelets.

Shop the jacket: Saint Laurent Leather Jacket ($6100)

Saint Laurent's leather bomber jackets—which have been seen on Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie Grainge, Zoe Saldaña, Bella Hadid, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Chloë Sevigny—are certainly an investment. Over $6K certainly isn't cheap, but if you have the means to add one to your outerwear collection, there's no good reason why you shouldn't. The leather is supple yet durable, and it'll only get better with age. Ten years from now, when you're still wearing the jacket you bought back in 2025, you can give yourself a pat on the back for having the foresight to invest in such a quality runway piece.