From Bob Dylan in 1970s New York to Dakota Johnson in 2026, suede jackets have long found favour with some of the world’s best dressers. This fashion month, showgoers offered plenty of ideas for wearing them: some embraced boho style with billowing skirts and knee-high boots, while others kept things a little more current with straight-cut jeans and Chanel’s two-tone pumps. Below, we take a look at six ways to style a suede jacket this season.
Nothing says autumn quite like a pleated skirt and a pair of heavy-duty boots. Add a suede jacket to give the back-to-school combination a little ’70s charm.
Leather Strap Buckle Biker Boots
Mini skirt and loafers
Before winter sets in, make the most of miniskirt season with sensible loafers and a suede jacket. A simple white T-shirt and neat ankle socks give this autumn staple a preppy spin.
X A.P.C Denim Miniskirt
Shorts and ballet flats
For autumn days that still have a little warmth in them, pair culottes with ballet flats and a suede jacket.
For a more ladylike take on the trend, pair your suede jacket with a matching skirt and peep-toe pumps. Opt for a knee-length skirt worn low on the hips to bring the look up to date.
Satin Stiletto Heel Peep Toe Slingback Shoes
Jeans and statement shoes
You can’t go wrong with straight-leg jeans, a suede jacket and a statement shoe – ideally Chanel’s two-tone pumps. The combination brings a polished edge to suede’s bohemian associations.
Boho skirt and boots
For the full bohemian look, however, pair your suede jacket with a billowing skirt and boots. Keep the proportions generous and the layers loose for an easy, carefree feel. A Jane Birkin-worthy bag charm helps, too, for which you should look no further than Ahluwalia and Poppi’s just-released beaded designs.
Ahluwalia x Poppi Beaded Bag Charm
