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 Jackie Kennedy Onassis, in more recent years a cropped tweed Chanel jacket has been pictured 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.
- The affordable editor's pick: H&M Fringed Bouclé Knit Jacket, £27.99 / $39.99
- The forever piece editor's pick: ME+EM Fringed Short Jacket, £650 / $1,095
- The cream editor's pick: Mango Tweed Jacket, £109.99 / $149.99
- The red editor's pick: Self-Portrait Embellished Bouclé-Knit Jacket, £400 / $650
- The navy editor's pick: Saint + Sofia Ashby Jacket, £269
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 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
Mango Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
Hit two trends in one with Mango's new season tweed jacket, which has a cool military vibe. It features metallic buttons with frogging closures and a high neckline.
ME+EM Fringed Short Jacket
Editor's Note:
If you're looking for a forever piece, I love this real Italian tweed jacket from royal-favourite ME+EM. Featuring tasselled trims, tonal buttons and a rounded hem, it's so chic and luxurious.
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.
Rails Capistrano Jacket
Editor's Note:
Rails' Capistrano jacket is made from 100% cotton rigid denim but has been treated to emulate the rich texture of tweed. Wear it with the matching mini skirt for true Chanel style.
Zara Bomber Jacket
Editor's Note:
While not strictly tweed or bouclé, this cropped bomber jacket from Zara is reminiscent of Chanel styles. It features front flap pockets, frayed trims, and a front zip fastening with concealed press studs.
M&S Tweed Textured Collared Jacket
Editor's Note:
M&S has a casual option with this short textured jacket. It has a collared silhouette and is made from a cosy wool blend. It's also available in cream.
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 jeans.
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 similar to styles by Chanel but so affordable.
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.
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.
