If you were anywhere near a Paris Fashion Week recap, you probably clocked the same thing I did: The oversized leather bomber jacket is owning the streets. And not in a cute micro-trend way. No, this is a full-blown sartorial coup. The kind of dominance that makes you reconsider every tailored coat or puffer jacket you thought would carry you through winter.
And with this trend’s clear trajectory into spring, it’s not just a winter flex—it’s a smart investment. Buy now, wear through the chill, and keep it in rotation when the temperatures ease up. It’s bomber season, baby.
Maybe it’s because the 2014 Tumblr era has been creeping back into the zeitgeist, or because Haider Ackermann’s viral take on the classic bomber at Jean Paul Gaultier is still lodged in our brains. Maybe it’s because we’re in an era of effortless cool, and nothing says, “I didn’t try, but I still look good” quite like an oversized leather bomber. Whatever the reason for this trend, the jacket is back—and it’s bigger (literally) than ever.
We’re talking slouchy, padded, leather-heavy, shoulder-engulfing silhouettes that feel straight out of a ‘90s R&B video. The kind Aaliyah would’ve worn over a crop top and low-rise jeans. The kind that makes you feel like you could, at any moment, step into a rap cypher or a moody black-and-white Calvin Klein ad.
PFW street style was basically a love letter to this jacket, showing us all the ways to style it without looking like you robbed your dad’s closet. Just a few outfit ideas:
- The Cool-Girl Formula: Think bomber + micro-mini skirt + knee-high boots. The result? Parisian It-girl levels of chic. Extra points if you throw in a teeny tiny shoulder bag.
- ‘90s Tomboy Energy: Pair your oversized bomber with straight-leg jeans and a hoodie like you’re starring in a 1998 hip-hop music video. Sneakers optional, but encouraged.
- High-Low Perfection: Throw it over a satin slip dress to balance the grit with some softness. Think “model off duty,” but with a little edge.
If you don’t already own a leather bomber or have a vintage one hanging in the back of the closet, now’s the time to invest. Vintage stores are the best bet for a perfectly worn-in, oversized vibe, but brands like The Attico, Alo, and Norma Kamali have you covered (literally) too. For a more budget-friendly pick, places like ASOS, Amazon, and Nordstrom have options as well.
Asos Deisgn Leather Look Jacket
ASOS
Automet Oversized Leather Jacket
Amazon
Topshop Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
Nordstrom
Pilcro Washed Faux-Leather Jacket
Anthropologie
Alo Faux Leather Premier Bomber
Alo
Norma Kamali Oversized Moto Jacket
Norma Kamali
Fashion week trends may come and go, but this? This is a commitment piece. A wear-everywhere, looks-good-on-everyone, makes-you-feel-10%-cooler kind of jacket. If you’ve been looking for a sign to ditch the trench coats and shake up your winter outerwear game, this is it. The oversized leather bomber is here, and it’s not leaving anytime soon.
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