The suede jacket resurgence started with Prada’s autumn/winter 2023 show, where chestnut oversized suede blazers were paired with white skirts, from minis to full midi-skirts. Stripped of all fringing and embellishment, Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada repositioned the suede jacket as an elevated staple, removing all Woodstock hippie connotations and setting the tone for what was to come.
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The Miuccia endorsement has continued well into the autumn/winter 2026 collections. Spotted on the runways of Max Mara, Dior and Hermès, suede has come up trumps as a standout texture over the past few seasons, making its way onto many a editor’s new-season wishlist.
Suede jackets have in recent years been a mainstay on the street-style circuit and celebrity sphere, too. Kendall Jenner gave a masterclass in how to style suede in a contemporary fashion, pairing her fitted cropped style with jeans and loafers and socks. There’s something rather Julia Roberts in about the whole ensemble, which we are here for. Dakota Johnson is another star who is building an enviable suede collection, and typically styles her jackets with straight-leg or baggy jeans.
Although Miu Miu and Prada have made a strong case for styling your suede outerwear with pencil and miniskirts, the street-style crowd definitely leans towards a more basics-heavy approach. Whether you opt for a suede blazer, shirt-style jacket or bomber, a suede jacket is great when styled with blue jeans and loafers – a no-fuss uniform that is ideal for autumn.
When it comes to designer styles, Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, and Miu Miu are trophy buys, while contemporary outerwear brands like Nour Hammour and -favourite Arma have great elevated options, too. However, their influence can be seen on the high street. This autumn, Reiss has released its suede bomber in several shades, while H&M and Free People both have great funnel-neck styles.
From oversized bomber jackets to tailored blazers to belted styles and more, shop ’s edit of the best suede jackets to buy now.
Shop ’s suede jacket edit
We The Free Chelsea Vegan Suede Funnel-Neck Jacket
St. Agni
Laney Brown Faux Suede Cinched Waist Short Coat
