First made an It-girl item by Coco Chanel in the 1950s, a tweed jacket remains a truly timeless piece. Still synonymous with the French fashion house, they've also been seen on the runways at the likes of Balmain, Celine and Isabel Marant.
Once worn by Princess Diana and Brigitte Bardot, in more recent years a cropped tweed Chanel jacket has been the style to be seen in, spotted on everyone from Princess Kate to Kate Moss.
Looking for a new jacket to wear as we move into autumn? A bouclé style piece will dress up your off-duty denim or complete your occasionwear. I've even seen Miu Miu proving its versatility by pairing tweed jackets with athlesiure on the runway.
Royals & celebrities wearing cropped tweed jackets
Of course French fashionista Camille Charriere loves a Chanel jacket, pictured above outside the runway show in Paris. Katie Holmes made a case for a bolder shade, wearing a statement red piece from the AW19 collection, and Elsa Hosk took to the streets of Paris, looking amazing in this Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcéla London.
Back in 2022, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out at the Invictus Games wearing a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine. She paired it with high-waisted jeans by Moussy Vintage, a crossbody bag also by Celine, and two-tone ballet flats by Chanel. Meghan perfectly demonstrated how a cropped tweed jacket can be used to dress up and add a touch of sophistication to the most casual outfits.
© @kellyrutherfordChanel Autumn/Winter 2026
Chanel's AW26 show was an array of tweed in the brand's signature shades, from cream to black and glittering golds and reds. Pieces ranged from cropped jackets to calf-grazing styles this season.
© IMAXTREEEarlier this year, Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue starred together in Chanel's spring 2026 campaign, with Margot impeccably styled in a tweed jacket by the French fashion house, with a white tee and a pair of straight-leg jeans.
© @kylieminogueHow to style a cropped jacket
As well as a classic jeans and white t-shirt combination, I wear a cropped Chanel-style jacket to elevate a little black dress or mini skirt. I also love how Elsa styled her cream jacket with a pair of wide-leg trousers and chunky gold jewellery.
© @holliebrothertonHow I chose the best cropped jackets
- Style: All of these cropped jackets have the iconic Chanel vibe, with a tweed, bouclé or similar knitted finish.
- Brands: I've only included pieces from fashion brands known and loved by the HELLO! fashion team.
- Price: Everything in this edit is more affordable than the original, but I've included jackets for a range of budgets from £27.99 at H&M to £650 at ME+EM
ME+EM Fringed Short Jacket
Editor's Note:
If you're looking for a forever piece, I love this real Italian tweed style from royal-favourite ME+EM. Featuring tasselled trims, tonal buttons and a rounded hem, it's so chic and luxurious.
Mango Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
Wear two trends in one with Mango's new season tweed jacket, which has a definite military vibe. It features metallic buttons and a high neckline.
Saint + Sofia Ashby Jacket
Editor's Note:
Saint + Sofia's bestselling Ashby Jacket is a fitted style with frayed edges and tonal buttons. Handmade from organic cotton, it comes in five different colours.
H&M Fringed Bouclé Knit Jacket
Editor's Note:
H&M has brought back their bestselling bouclé jacket. With its contrasting frayed trims and gold buttons, it's very similar to styles by Chanel but so affordable.
M&S Tweed Textured Collared Jacket
Editor's Note:
M&S has a more casual option with this short textured jacket. It has a collared silhouette and is made from a cosy wool blend. I love it styled with wide-leg denim.
Maje Short-Sleeved Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
This cropped textured jacket by Maje is made from subtly shimmering tweed and features patterned gold buttons. The short sleeves are ideal for late summer and it's cut with a cool boxy fit and four patch pockets.
Self-Portrait Embellished Bouclé-Knit Frayed Jacket
Editor's Note:
Bouclé-knitted from a cotton blend, this Chanel style jacket by Self-Portrait features bead embellishments and jewel-encrusted buttons for extra sparkle. Wear it with the matching skirt or wide-leg denim.
Whistles Ivory Boucle Jacket
Editor's Note:
Whistles' chic cream style is perfect for the transitioning seasons. It's cut with a structured shape, front pockets, collar, and the classic cropped length.
