As we reluctantly close the curtain on summer style and begin considering dressing for breezier and more changeable forecasts, one trend making itself known by permeating designer and high-street collections is the brown suede jacket.
The fashion forecast has spoken and this year the focus is on saturated colour ways and sepia tones for coats and jackets, resulting in a refreshing update on atypical autumn outerwear. While previous year's Autumn/Winter trends championed aviator-style shearling jackets, 2024's reworked trend borrows the rich colour and slouchy fit from seasons past, without a shearling lining or metal stud details, to give it a paired back throw-on feel, making it well suited for the transitional season ahead.
Although there are varying iterations of the brown suede jacket, popular details (or lack there of on this new minimalist style) include simple peter pan collars and almost-shirt like detailing - despite many styles heavy enough to be worn as outerwear on a chilly autumnal day. And whilst grunge is set to make a return this winter, you can hold fire on your heavy biker jackets and pair them with heavy wool plaids when the mercury drops. For now, this is a biker stud free zone, where polished brown suede jackets are set to take the fashion world by storm.
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14 chic brown suede jackets
Perfectly slouched and in a muted colourway, COS' suede jacket is one of the most impressive pieces on the high street. Keep your eyes peeled for a restock!
Mint Velvet offers the perfect true Western edge on suede jackets. With classic fringe on the chest and a slightly darker hue, we are obsessed.
If you prefer bomber-style jackets, this oversized suede ASOS jacket is perfect for you. Style if over a pair of fitted jeans and boots for the transitional weather.
Gant's Suede Blazer is a perfect layering investment piece that will last you for many seasons to come. Wear it as a jacket with a cashmere sweater underneath or layer it under a coat, you can't go wrong.
Head to French retailer La Redoute for this unique take on the suede jacket, with the absence of a collar, cropped fit and metallic buttons. It's slightly more fitted than the other iterations on offer.
Known for subtle nods to the 1970s, Rixo is one of our go-tos for sophisticated vintage-inspired pieces. This suede jacket with subtle daisy appliques is the perfect autumnal investment.
This ultra-wearable classic suede jacket style from Staud features a comfortable fit with a button front closure and hidden breast pockets for extra storage.
Reformation's Veda jacket offers a deeper shade that leans into the winter colour palette. Reminiscent of a lacquered conker and with buttons of a similar ilk, it's a piece that feels instantly autumn-appropriate.
Looking for the ultimate wild card? This Sandro brown jacket merges the suede jacket and studs trend seamlessly.
With western-inspired curved seams and detailed pockets, Nili Lotan's style is heavily inspired by vintage.
The languid fit and rich colourway make this Tomy Hilfiger pieces a worthy mention. Plus it's water repellent.
I scoured the internet long and hard and the options for belted waist suede jackets are very few and far between. This Max Mara Suede jacket makes up for the lack thereof.
