A leather jacket is the hardest-working piece in a wardrobe. Get the fit right - close to the body, sleeves ending at the wrist - and it upgrades almost anything underneath it. Here are five looks that never miss.
1. The classic: white tee and dark jeans
A plain white t-shirt, slim dark jeans and clean trainers. Simple, sharp, and the jacket does all the talking.
2. Smart-casual evening
Swap the tee for a fitted shirt or fine knit, add Chelsea boots, and the same jacket is ready for dinner. Keep colours muted - black, charcoal, deep navy.
3. All black, done properly
Black jacket, black tee, black jeans. The trick is texture: mix matte leather with cotton and denim so the outfit has depth instead of looking flat.
4. Layered for cold weather
A hoodie or chunky knit underneath, jacket on top. Works best with a slightly relaxed-fit biker or racer jacket.
5. Over a dress or tailored trousers
Contrast is the point: the structure of tailored trousers or the softness of a dress against leather creates an outfit that looks deliberate, not thrown on.
Make it last
Whichever look you choose, care keeps the jacket in the rotation for years - see our leather care guide for the simple habits that matter, and browse our best sellers for current pieces.