Moto Jackets, Watch Out—Your Replacements Have Finally Arrived

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Before you panic, I'm not about to say that moto jackets are completely on the outs. On the contrary, they're more of a forever staple than a trend. In fact, the moto jacket in my closet is one of the wardrobe anchors that will eventually have to be pried from dead hands. Yep, I'm that committed to it. So don't read this headline as an instruction to go and toss your motos in the trash right now. Instead, I want to bring your attention to a new wave of leather outerwear that I think will come to be as important as classic motos in the coming months.

As we've noted before, motos have basically disappeared from the street-style scene, but in general, every fashion person still has a leather jacket in their cold-weather wardrobe. That being said, we've been overdue for a fresh redesign. Well, just as fall is knocking on our doors, the 2021 leather jacket editions have arrived. I dove deep into the new-arrivals section of our favorite retailers, from Net-a-Porter to Mango, and I found a few common themes. Overall, jackets are getting a sleek, '90s-inspired makeover, and utility shapes, leather shackets, and even leather bomber jackets are taking center stage. 

Ahead, take a look at the stylish leather jackets we'll be seeing on celebs, models, influencers, and everyone else this fall. 

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.