In my opinion, Alexa Chung is one of the best sources of new season style inspiration. Sprinkled with quirky new trends, the model and presenter weaves her signature classic, effortless energy into every look. Never overdoing the season’s hottest trends, Chung manages to make new IT items feel like something you’ve owned for years. In Paris this week, she wore a tough leather aviator jacket, a forgotten jacket trend that’s slowly coming back into the spotlight, paired with leather shorts and buckle heels.
Featuring a leather exterior and fur lining, aviator designs often feature oversized lapels that can be buckled into a funnel neck or left open. This coat was originally designed to be worn by pilots and is made to ensure insulation and a comfortable fit. While bouclé jackets were king last fall and leather bomber jackets have been all the rage in recent months, the classic aviator combines the comfort of bouclé with the cool-girl energy of a bomber, making it one of the best fall jackets on the market. We created something that can be called a jacket. Right now. Embodying the same je ne sais quoi as the wearer, Zheng’s aviator jackets felt like the perfect accompaniment to her relaxed yet sophisticated sense of style.
While it was Chung who brought this trend back to my attention this week, my Instagram feed proves it’s been months in the making. The model was spotted on the streets of Paris during Fashion Week this year, so I wasn’t surprised to see Mr. Chong endorsing it too.
Warmer than your average leather layer, this new jacket trend is perfect for the chilly fall days ahead. It’s a versatile piece that’s great for all seasons, and this month we’ve already seen a trend in pairing it with cute miniskirts and classic straight-leg jeans. If you’re feeling more experimental, try a Chan-esque look with leather shorts or a sexy slip dress for a 2024 eveningwear take.
Check out my edit of the best aviator jackets to buy now.
Shop the aviator jacket trend:
Zara
double sided short jacket
It’s also a bright color.
kite tribe
Shellar shearling-trimmed leather jacket
A coveted shearling trim jacket.
H&M
Oversized teddy fleece-lined jacket
It’s slightly oversized, so it’s perfect for layering over thick knits.
mango
Faux shearling lined jacket
This is also available in a classic black leather version.
all saints
Sola oversized shearling biker jacket
It has a buckle under the collar to keep it in place on very cold days.
Zw collection
double face jacket
Acne Studios
leather shearling jacket
There is also camel here.
Zara
double face long jacket
This cozy jacket is perfect to wear during the cold fall months.
saint laurent
Schott Aviator Jacket Lambskin
The faux fur collar is removable, so you can adjust it to your desired look.
Me+EM
Forever Shearling Aviator Jacket
This gorgeous jacket has jumped to the top of my wish list.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.