Leather jackets had a big year. Not in a quiet, under-the-radar way — in a full, front-and-centre, everyone-is-wearing-one way. From streaming shows to award stages to live performances, 2026 brought out some genuinely great leather jacket moments across the board.
This list covers 20 of the best. Men and women, TV and film, red carpets and concert stages. Some of these looks are understated. Some are completely over the top. All of them are worth knowing about, and most of them are worth stealing for your own wardrobe.
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1. Rose Byrne Gray Leather Jacket
Grey leather does not get nearly enough credit, and Rose Byrne’s jacket in Tow 2026 is a perfect example of why it should. This is not a flashy piece — it is just a really well-cut jacket in a color that works with practically everything.
- Material: Genuine leather with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Peak lapel
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: Grey
- Sleeves: Long with open-hem cuffs
- Pockets: Two front, two inner
No hardware overload, no attitude, no trying too hard. Just clean tailoring in a tone that sits somewhere between classic and current. If black feels too safe and burgundy feels too bold, grey is honestly the move — especially for anyone building a capsule wardrobe where one jacket needs to work with everything else they own.
This is also the kind of piece that photographs well in low light, which is probably part of why it has been showing up across so many style boards since the film released. Layer it over a simple knit for office-to-evening dressing, or wear it open over a slip dress for something a little more directional
2. Haley Lu Richardson Shearling Leather Jacket
Haley Lu Richardson’s shearling jacket as Twila in Ponies Season 1 has been one of the most talked-about TV wardrobe pieces of the year. And once you see it, you get why.
- Material: Real leather exterior with viscose lining
- Collar: Shearling collar
- Closure: Button and belted front
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Full length
The shearling collar does most of the work here — it gives the jacket this warm, slightly romantic quality that softens the whole look. The belted closure adds shape without making it feel stiff. Very 1970s in the best way, and somehow completely relevant right now, which is exactly why shearling collars keep resurfacing every few seasons.
This is a strong pick for anyone who runs cold in autumn and winter but still wants their outerwear to feel intentional rather than purely functional. Belted jackets like this one also work well for anyone who wants to define their waist without committing to a fitted silhouette — wear it cinched for structure, or loose and open for something more relaxed.
3. Mika Abdalla Snake Leather Jacket
Snake print leather sounds like a lot. On Mika Abdalla as Allie Hayes in Off Campus Season 1, it is actually really wearable. The dark brown texture reads more like a design detail than a statement, which is exactly what makes it work.
- Material: Real leather with viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zipper front
- Color: Dark brown snake texture
- Sleeves: Full length with buttoned cuffs
- Pockets: Two side, one inner
The cropped cut is what keeps it modern. Everything else in the design is clean and simple so the texture gets full attention. Over a plain tee, this jacket does all the talking for you.
Cropped silhouettes like this one work especially well with high-waisted trousers or wide-leg jeans, since the proportions balance each other out. This is also a great option for anyone who wants to try animal print without going full leopard or snake from head to toe — a textured jacket lets you ease into the trend while keeping the rest of the outfit simple.
4. Emma Laird Black Leather Jacket
Emma Laird’s black biker jacket as Shannon in Mint Season 1 is one of those TV wardrobe pieces that just fits the character perfectly. Shannon is complex and a little unpredictable — and so is this jacket.
- Material: Leather fabric with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Lapel style collar
- Closure: Asymmetric zip-up front
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Long with zipper cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, one inside
The asymmetric zip is the key detail. It shifts the balance of the jacket slightly and gives it an edge that a straight zip just would not have. Not trying to be edgy — just is. One of the better biker jacket moments from any TV show this year.
If you already own a classic black biker, this asymmetric variation is worth considering as a second piece — it photographs differently and reads more directional in person. Great with straight-leg denim and boots for a look that feels intentional without trying too hard.
5. Trisha Mann Grant Burgundy Leather Jacket
Burgundy leather is having its moment in 2026, and Dr. Grant’s jacket in Beyond the Gates is the look that keeps coming up in that conversation. Deep color, wide lapels, asymmetric front zip — this piece has a lot going on and pulls it all together.
- Material: Leather
- Collar: Wide lapel style
- Closure: Asymmetrical front zipper
- Color: Burgundy
- Sleeves: Full length
- Pockets: Zippered pockets
The color is what makes it. Burgundy leather has this richness to it that photographs beautifully and looks even better in real life. Trisha Mann Grant wears it like she has owned it for years. Throw it over all black and you are done.
Burgundy is a smart alternative for anyone who wants a colored leather jacket but is nervous about committing to something brighter. It reads as sophisticated rather than loud, which makes it easy to wear to work, on a dinner date, or layered over knitwear in colder months.
6. Kat Sadler Brown Leather Jacket
Kat Sadler’s brown suede jacket as Josie Johnson in Such Brave Girls Season 2 is very much in her lane — effortlessly British, a little bit indie, not trying to impress anyone. Which is exactly why it works.
- Material: Suede fabric with viscose lining
- Collar: Rib-knitted collar
- Closure: Button front
- Color: Brown
- Sleeves: Full length with rib-knitted cuffs
- Hem: Rib-knitted hemline
The rib-knitting at the collar, cuffs, and hem is what makes this different from a standard suede jacket. It brings a slightly sporty, relaxed quality to the piece. Suede has that naturally warm, lived-in feel — and this jacket leans into that completely.
Suede needs a bit more care than smooth leather, but the payoff is the texture you genuinely cannot get any other way. This style works well for transitional weather — early autumn or late spring — when you want warmth without the heaviness of a full winter coat.
7. John Legend Crocodile Leather Jacket
John Legend wore a crocodile-textured off-white bomber on The Voice 2026 and it was genuinely one of the best menswear moments of the year. Off-white bomber plus allover crocodile texture — it should be too much. It is not.
- Material: PU material
- Collar: Bomber style collar
- Closure: Front zipper
- Color: Off-white with crocodile texture
- Sleeves: Long with elasticated cuffs
- Pockets: Two side pockets, one zippered sleeve pocket
- Hem: Elasticated
The scale pattern catches light differently every time you move, which makes it especially strong on camera. The bomber silhouette keeps it wearable rather than costume-y. Bold call, paid off completely.
A textured jacket like this is a smart way to stand out at an event without relying on color. If off-white feels intimidating to maintain, the same logic applies in black or tan — the texture alone carries the look.
8. Cody Simpson Black Leather Jacket
Cody Simpson’s black leather jacket at the 2026 Australian Open is worth talking about mostly because of how he styled it. White button-down, black tie, leather jacket on top. For a live musical performance at a sporting event. It works.
- Material: Leather fabric with viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Long with rounded cuffs
- Details: Silver hardware, laced forearm detailing
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
The laced forearm detailing and silver hardware are the kind of details you notice on closer inspection — subtle but they add something. The formal-shirt-under-leather-jacket combination is a styling risk that Simpson pulls off cleanly.
This is a genuinely useful formula for anyone who needs to dress for a smart-casual event but does not want to wear a blazer. Leather jacket over a collared shirt instantly reads more put-together than a jacket over a t-shirt, while still feeling less stiff than full formalwear.
9. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Leather Jacket
Red leather is not for everyone. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams in Wonder Man 2026 makes it look like it should be. The jacket is clean and open-front — nothing distracting from the color, which is doing all the work.
- Material: Leather with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Open front style
- Color: Red
- Sleeves: Long with rounded cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
Simon Williams’ whole wardrobe in the show pulls from 1960s and 70s Hollywood vintage — and this jacket fits that world perfectly. The open-front silhouette keeps it from feeling heavy despite the bold color. A strong argument for trying a statement-color leather jacket.
If red feels like too big a leap, the same open-front silhouette works just as well in black or brown while keeping that retro Hollywood shape. The cut is doing as much work as the color here.
10. Luke Bryan Camel Leather Jacket
Luke Bryan’s camel leather bomber on American Idol Season 24 is one of those looks that feels very him — warm, polished, country-modern without being a cliche about it.
- Material: Leather fabric with viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: Camel/Brown
- Sleeves: Long with rib-knitted cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
Camel leather is genuinely having a moment in menswear right now and Bryan arrived at it naturally. The rib-knitted cuffs give it a slightly sporty bomber feel that balances the premium color. Not flashy — just really well put together.
Camel is one of the easiest colors to build an entire fall wardrobe around, since it pairs naturally with denim, khaki, and most neutrals without any real effort. A good entry point if you have only ever owned black leather before.
11. Evel Knievel White Leather Jacket
Some looks just become iconic and stay that way. Evel Knievel’s white leather biker jacket is one of them. The legendary American stunt performer made this silhouette his own and it has never really left the cultural conversation since.
- Material: Leather fabric with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: White
- Sleeves: Long with folded cuffs
- Details: Front star design
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
White leather is a commitment. It is not practical and it is definitely not understated. That is the whole point. The front star detailing ties it back to the original look — instantly recognizable to anyone who knows the reference.
This is less an everyday jacket and more a statement piece for the person who wants their outerwear to do the talking at a concert, a themed event, or just a night out where blending in was never the plan.
12. Katie McGrath Shearling Leather Jacket
The B3 bomber has real heritage — it comes from WWII aviation workwear — and Katie McGrath’s version respects that while still feeling current. The two-tone brown and black exterior is what updates it.
- Material: Leather fabric with soft shearling lining
- Collar: Shearling collar
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: Brown and black combination
- Sleeves: Long with rounded cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, one inside
Brown body with black detailing is a deliberate contrast that gives the jacket real depth. The full shearling lining makes this a serious winter piece. McGrath wears it in street style contexts where it fits her aesthetic perfectly — dark, considered, a little romantic.
B3 styles run warm thanks to the shearling lining, which makes this a practical choice for genuinely cold climates rather than a jacket you only wear for the look. Pairs naturally with boots and heavier knitwear.
13. Jason Aldean Leather Jacket
Jason Aldean’s brown fur-trim leather jacket from his New Year’s Eve Live performance on December 31, 2025 is very much in the country music outerwear tradition. There is a workwear authenticity to it that feels earned rather than styled.
- Material: Leather fabric with viscose lining
- Collar: Fur-style collar
- Closure: Button front
- Color: Brown
- Sleeves: Long with rounded cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
The fur collar is the standout detail — adds texture and warmth in a way that suits both the season and the occasion. This reads like a jacket built to last, not just to look good for one night. Aldean’s fans responded to it straight away, which makes complete sense.
Fur-trim collars are a good way to add visual warmth to an outfit photo even when the actual weather is not that cold — something worth keeping in mind for anyone styling outerwear for stage or event photography
14. Matthew Law Black Leather Jacket
Matthew Law’s black leather jacket as Detective Isaiah Stiles in Nemesis 2026 is not trying to be the loudest thing in the room. It is clean, structured, and does exactly what a good character wardrobe piece should — it tells you something about who this person is without saying a word.
- Material: Genuine leather with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Front zipper
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Long with buttoned cuffs
- Pockets: Two kangaroo-style patch waist pockets outside, two inside
The kangaroo-style patch pockets are a nice detail — adds visual interest without breaking the clean lines of the jacket. Crime drama wardrobe done right. Pairs well with denim or layers easily under a heavier coat.
This is the jacket to reach for when you want to look sharp without looking like you tried — ideal for anyone who needs one reliable black leather piece that works for both daytime errands and a night out.
15. Michael Jackson Black Leather Jacket
Michael Jackson and leather jackets go together in a way that is hard to explain but easy to recognize. This piece is a fan-inspired tribute jacket referencing his iconic The Punisher era styling — and it captures that energy really well.
- Material: Real leather with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zipper front
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Full length with ribbed cuffs
- Pockets: Two front, two inside
Clean construction, solid silhouette, ribbed cuffs that finish the sleeve properly. Jackson used outerwear as a statement tool consistently throughout his career, and this tribute piece carries that spirit. Works as a collector’s piece and as an everyday jacket equally well.
For fans of music history specifically, pieces like this work best styled simply — let the jacket be the focal point rather than competing with other statement items in the same outfit.
16. Jake Gyllenhaal Brown Leather Jacket
Jake Gyllenhaal as Bronco in In the Grey 2026 in a brown biker jacket is just very good casting all round. The jacket has a military influence from the erect collar that sharpens the whole look — but it never gets stiff or uncomfortable about it.
- Material: Leather fabric with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Erect style collar
- Closure: Zip-up front
- Color: Brown
- Sleeves: Long with zipper cuffs
- Pockets: Two outside, two inside
Brown leather reads warmer and more approachable than black — which fits Bronco’s character well. The zipper cuffs are a small but worthwhile detail. This is the kind of jacket that looks like it belongs to the person wearing it, which is the highest compliment a leather jacket can get.
Military-influenced collars like this one work especially well with olive, khaki, or dark denim — colors that already share the same rugged, utilitarian mood as the jacket itself.
17. Travis Kelce Leather Jacket
Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in a dark espresso brown trucker leather jacket was a genuinely good fashion moment. The trucker silhouette is slightly different from a standard biker — shorter, boxier, those chest pocket details — and it suits him well.
- Material: Leather fabric with viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Button front with button cuffs
- Color: Dark espresso brown
- Sleeves: Long
- Pockets: Four outside, two inside
Dark espresso brown is a richer, more considered tone than your average brown leather. The button detailing gives it that slight country-luxe quality that makes sense for where Kelce sits culturally right now. He keeps getting better at this.
Trucker jackets in general run shorter than bikers, which makes them a smart pick for anyone who wants leather outerwear but finds longer silhouettes overwhelming on a smaller frame.
18. Marty Supreme Hooded Leather Jacket
The Marty Supreme hooded leather jacket from the upcoming film is not subtle and is not trying to be. This is full streetwear energy — graphic chest text, star detail on the back, navy and black two-tone, and a leather hood that completely changes the silhouette.
- Material: Genuine leather
- Collar: Stand collar with attached leather hood
- Closure: Zipper front
- Color: Dark blue and black with orange and white accents
- Details: Large chest text, star graphic on back
- Pockets: Side angled welt pockets
- Hem: Straight cut
The hood is what makes this jacket its own thing. It is not just a biker or a bomber — it is something more urban and deliberate. The orange and white accents on the navy and black base hit without being jarring. A jacket with real personality.
Hooded leather jackets like this one are a good option for anyone who wants the edge of leather with the practicality of a hoodie underneath — genuinely useful in unpredictable weather, not just a styling choice.
19. Sky Asakari Green Leather Bomber Jacket
Green leather bomber from The Valley Season 1. It sounds bold on paper and looks great on screen. The bomber silhouette is what makes the color accessible — it is an inherently relaxed cut that takes the edge off what would otherwise be a very loud choice.
- Material: Leather
- Silhouette: Bomber
- Color: Green
- Worn by: Sky Asakari in The Valley S01
The green itself has real depth to it — not neon, not flat olive, something richer than both. Sky Asakari wears it like personal style rather than a costume, which is exactly the right way to wear something this bold. A good reminder that color leather does not have to be intimidating.
Green leather pairs surprisingly well with neutrals like cream, black, and tan, which makes it more versatile day-to-day than people expect from a colored jacket.
20. Elizabeth Banks Biker Leather Jacket
Elizabeth Banks as Lindy Littlejohn in The Miniature Wife 2026 goes for the classic black biker. No surprises. No gimmicks. Just a well-made black leather jacket worn with complete confidence.
- Material: Leather with soft viscose lining
- Collar: Shirt-style collar
- Closure: Zipper front
- Color: Black
- Sleeves: Full length
- Pockets: Two waist pockets outside, two inside
Banks wears it like it is simply part of the character — no self-consciousness, no performance. That is the thing about a great black biker jacket. It does not ask for attention. It just has it. The most reliable piece on this entire list.
If you only ever own one leather jacket, this is the silhouette to own. It works with nearly every other piece in your wardrobe and never feels dated, which is more than can be said for most trend-driven outerwear.
What These 20 Looks Say About 2026
Color is the biggest story. Burgundy, camel, green, red, off-white — this year’s celebrity leather jacket moments have gone well beyond black. Texture is doing serious work too, from shearling collars to crocodile embossing to suede. And the silhouette has diversified — bombers, truckers, cropped styles, hooded versions, all having their moment.
The leather jacket keeps coming back because it keeps finding new ways to be relevant. These 20 looks are a pretty good argument for that.
