It's suede jacket season and if you're looking for one way to update your wardrobe, its with one. Suede bomber jackets are on the backs of every influencer at the moment, favouring the blouson, oversized style that looks both polished and casual. And far from a suede jacket being something of a nostalgic 70s throwback, suede is so much more than its retro connotations. Suede for 2025 can be both structured and smart, or loose and laidback - it's a versatile fabric, that's for sure.
The trend for women's suede jackets has gone back to basics, and it's all about brown suede - we're talking decadent chocolate shades from mahogany to camel and teetering on khaki-brown. Throw in the deliciously soft feel of the fabric and it's heavenly for right now.
- Suede bomber editor's pick: H&M Suede Bomber Jacket, £39.99
- Suede blazer: Stradivarius Suede Blazer, £45.99 / $69.90
- The cropped suede jacket: Rixo Dionne Suede Jacket, £495 / $820
- Suede single breasted jacket: Boden Suede Jacket, £359 / $499
- Suede shacket: M&S Suede Studded Shacket, £299 / $629
You can thank Miuccia Prada for the resurrection of the suede jacket, where the fabric was featured in the autumn/winter 2025 collections, Coach with a longer line aviator style and not forgetting the suede jackets on the Ralph Lauren and Hermès AW25 runways.
© GettyThe brown suede jacket women are searching for this month? A blouson, suede bomber jacket all pumped up and voluminous in shape but soft in feel. Elsewhere, it's a brown suede blazer that's doing the street style rounds, chic, smart and yet somehow relaxed too. It's in parts boho and chic, playful yet smart, and a warmer way to wear a jacket, on those days when trench coats feels too formal and a barn jacket too casual.
Search new in on any high street brand and you'll see a suede jacket - the Miu Miu Blouson Jacket is one of this season's hottest tickets, despite the eye-watering price tag., and brands including Massimo Dutti and Arket sold out of their suede jackets long ago.
Suede has always been a classic (suede boots have never gone out of fashion) but this season it is everywhere - as well as jackets, suede mini skirts, suede tote bags and even suede waistcoats are par for the course. And while suede fringe jackets are festival season essentials, I'd keep it stashed till you're hitting the campsite. This season, the spotlight is on the minimalist, chicer side of suede, more pared back than party.
Much like leather, the fabric gets better with age - just be sure to treat it before you wear it with a suede protector. If you're wanting something a little more unique, search your local vintage or charity shops for suede jackets, or try Vinted and eBay for retro styles.
How to wear a suede jacket
Nothing looks cooler than brown suede and denim, it's a match made in heaven. Just be sure to protect your suede, so it doesn't rub onto your denim or accessories.
I've had this shot of digital creator Nnenna saved since she posted it, in part as inspiration for my own wardrobe and proof that a brown suede jacket and black denim are a beautiful combination, and a way to wear it in this in between weather. Again, brown suede and denim, whatever their wash, is a style treat. For a super luxe look, add a tonal creamy shaded knit underneath, like influencer Freya Killin.
© InstagramHow I chose the best women's suede jackets
- Style: I've focused on the big suede jacket designs for women for spring - suede blazers, trench coats, bomber jackets and vintage styles.
- Price: Suede is pricey, but I've searched for women's suede jackets with a variety of price tags, from £50 to £500+. Look for faux suede or suedette designs if your budget can't stretch to 100% lleather.
- New in: We're so ready for the new season, and I've filtered all searches to show the latest jackets.
Shop the best suede jackets for women
1. The suede bomber jacket
This is the trending jacket, the one you'll find on every influencer from designer to high street. These look the most luxe in a mid to dark brown, or a khaki green, and the more oversized the better; look for ones with gathered hems so they create some volume on top. Or keep things streamlined, to layer over a mohair knit.
2. The suede blazer
If you're wanting to upgrade you classic blazer, a suede version is just the thing for September. Throw on over a plain tee or ribbed knit, or go preppy with a roll neck underneath.
3. The cropped suede jacket
Cute and flirty, the cropped suede jacket is a sweet addition to your AW look and pairs so stylishly with a mini or midi skirt.
4. The suede trench coat
Perhaps the chicest of pairings is the trench coat shape in suede - oh it's so stylish. Very Diane Keaton, very cool.
