Jackets for fall 2026 Balloon bomber jackets, shearling coats, and retro outerwear to add to your wish list right away
Sunshine. Rain. Clouds. Wind. In autumn, we leave the house dressed to face four different climates, hoping the weather will at least have the decency to pick one. But while the forecast remains unpredictable, fashion already has a pretty clear idea of what it wants. For the final months of 2026, jackets are no longer just our trusty allies against the cold. They're taking centre stage in our wardrobes. Throwing something over a sweater is no longer enough. Now, we need a silhouette, a personality and, preferably, a collar capable of attracting more attention than an ex who suddenly reappears after months of silence. The Autumn/Winter 2026 jacket trends are all about intriguing contrasts. Menswear meets womenswear, workwear gets a luxurious makeover, sportswear leaves the gym behind, and vintage gets a contemporary update without excessive nostalgia. Alongside timeless classics such as the trench coat and the bomber, we find rounded volumes, decorative fastenings, tactile fabrics and unexpected proportions. The result is a season that doesn't ask us to choose between elegance and practicality, but encourages us to mix the two with a healthy dose of confidence.
Jackets for fall 2026
Bomber jackets: balloon shapes and cropped silhouettes
The bomber jacket has survived decades, subcultures and fashion trends without losing an ounce of its appeal. Originally designed for functionality and transformed into a pop culture icon in the 1980s, this autumn it simply decides to take up more space. The balloon bomber jacket gets shorter, rounder and puffier, with voluminous sleeves and a cinched hem. It's still the same old bomber, just with a slight couture superiority complex. To avoid looking like the Michelin Man, balance it with straight-leg trousers, midi skirts or jeans that give your waist some room to breathe. Pence 1979 interprets the trend in caramel-coloured leather, with a cropped silhouette, a knitted collar and patch pockets. It's perfect with dark denim, tailored trousers or a white shirt, playing with volumes and collars. Plan C, meanwhile, opts for glossy duchesse satin for an oversized design featuring dropped shoulders, voluminous sleeves, an elasticated hem and a two-way metal zip, complete with an MA-1 pocket on the sleeve. Sport and couture aren't fighting this time. They've simply made dinner plans. With its New Step FW26 collection, Sealup takes the bomber's codes a step further, choosing luminous Italian satin nylon, an exceptionally soft texture and a more feminine attitude, without sacrificing the effortless appeal that made us fall in love with this jacket in the first place.
Sculptural collars, leather and shearling
When the collar takes centre stage, a jacket no longer needs to shout to make a statement. It just needs to be seen. Enter funnel necks, enveloping volumes and scarf collars that look as though they've come straight out of a cinematic wardrobe. Plan C plays with a melange wool jacket featuring an integrated asymmetrical scarf, an off-centre fastening, covered buttons and three-quarter sleeves. A statement piece that needs very little in the way of accessories. Tailored trousers and pointed shoes are more than enough. Sandro, meanwhile, focuses on the contrast between wool and leather with an oversized jacket featuring a high collar, a zip fastening and utility pockets. Try it with a flowing skirt and knee-high boots to mix relaxed volumes with bold details. Leather, meanwhile, takes on shorter, more structured shapes, making room for warm shades such as chocolate, tobacco and caramel. And then there's shearling, back right on time, like every great love that knows it still has our number. Pence 1979 offers it in a warm toffee brunette shade, while Sandro experiments with shearling and a faux fur coat featuring toggle fastenings. Mango also joins the ranks of retro jackets with a cropped quilted anorak, complete with a high collar and toggle fastenings. Gathered cuffs soften its military-inspired look, while the padding promises to keep us warm without forcing us to compromise on style.
Gorpcore, workwear and unexpected colours
Gorpcore has no intention of retreating to the mountains. After conquering street style with windbreakers, technical trousers and hiking shoes, the outdoor aesthetic continues to influence urban wardrobes through lightweight nylon, waterproof fabrics, adjustable drawstrings, hoods, increasingly oversized proportions and less predictable colours. The result is a new generation of women's sports jackets, designed to brave the elements but now just as comfortable in front of a cappuccino. Nude Project reimagines the puffer jacket with its iconic design, crafted from technical nylon and filled with Sorona®. For those who prefer something shorter and more tactile, the brand also offers the Shibuya Bouclé Jacket, a cropped design with a boxy silhouette, beige bouclé fabric, a corduroy collar and metallic detailing. Another much-loved aesthetic is workwear, with its utilitarian jackets, roomy pockets and hard-wearing fabrics. If that's your mood, Carhartt WIP is the place to shop. The brand stays true to its workwear DNA with the Skye Liner and the winter OG Active Jacket, which combines heavyweight cotton denim with a slightly distressed finish, a fleece lining, padded sleeves and an adjustable hood. These are pieces that look ready for a construction site but fit just as naturally into the wardrobe of someone whose only experience with construction sites is emotional. Pair them with cargo pants and sweatshirts, or wear them over a slip dress or with tailored trousers to take them beyond their strictly casual origins. Colour also plays a part in making our autumn wardrobes more interesting. Alongside the usual earthy tones, the blue suede of the Light Blue Sky Suede by Gio Gerosa, an Italian designer who creates unique, handcrafted pieces in Italy on request, introduces a delightfully unexpected touch.
