I'll Let You in on a Secret: Every Editor Is Buying This Must-Have Spring Jacket
Call it the Top Gun: Maverick effect, but aviator jackets are everywhere. While the OG shearling jacket skyrocketed in popularity thanks to Khaite, unlined, non-furry bomber jackets are starting to pick up traction as we head into the spring.
The fashion crowd can't get enough of a worn-in leather look, especially since Miu Miu's chocolate biker boots went on sale. The same vintage-inspired concept applies to jackets, with faded charcoals and warm cocoas making up the majority of bomber jackets on sale. Unlike most other outwear trends we're predicting will take over in 2023, flight jackets and aviator jackets are nothing short of wearable, going with nearly each and every incredibly chic outfit.
Below are 26 bomber jackets that are living in Who What Wear editors' heads (and closets!) rent-free ahead of the new season.
Shop the trend:
Can I interest you in the above jacket's chocolate companion?
The It-girl jacket of all bomber jackets.
You can't go wrong with a classic leather jacket—the bomber jacket's edgier sister.
I'm a die-hard Ganni girl, and based on this jacket alone, there's no question as to why.
Rick Owens is known for his basic technical gear, and this aviator jacket is no different.
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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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