13 Bomber Jackets to Buy Right Now
Thank You God Always, aka Tyga, and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, in matching bomber jackets while out on the town.
The best thing about a bomber jacket? It goes with everything. Tyga’s baggy jeans, t-shirt dress and hoodie look just as great with an army green bomber as does Kylie’s skintight dress and lace-up heels.
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Alpha Industries MA-1 Flight Jacket, $135, alphaindustries.com
If you’re more into classics than runway trends, look no further than the original Alpha Industries Flight Jacket. The outerwear brand celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
Moschino Quilted Bomber Jacket, $2,495, stylebop.com
With a quilted body and big gold buttons, Jeremy Scott’s evening-ready spin on the classic silhouette wouldn’t look out of place on the red carpet.
Abercrombie & Fitch Johanna Nylon Bomber Jacket, $59, abercrombie.com
The new Abercrombie’s paying attention to what’s happening in the fashion world, and that means making an easy-to-wear bomber jacket at a reasonable price point.
Saint Laurent Bomber Jacket with Zips in Black, $2,890, ysl.com
Of course Hedi Slimane added some ‘90s grunge to his take on the black bomber jacket, with D-rings, zippers, and a snug fit.
Julia Sarr Jamois in the must-have Vetements jacket.
i-D’s senior fashion editor makes fashion’s hottest jacket look like the easiest thing in the world.
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Yeezy Adidas Original by Kanye West Bomber Jacket, $2,138, farfetch.com
Military-inspired needn’t mean army green. Try Kanye’s favorite shade of beige instead.
Sacai Luck Wool Felt-Paneled Shell Down Bomber Jacket, $1,115, net-a-porter.com
If you refuse to wear a jacket without a collar, look no further than Sacai’s shiny take on the bomber jacket. In navy blue with a wool-felt lapel and cuffs, this one’s appropriate for every occasion.
Sandro Paris Ventura Jacket, $530, sandro-paris.com
Want to kill two fall trends with one stone? Go crazy with Sandro’s burgundy velvet bomber jacket. One easy fix for all of your holiday party dressing problems.
Gigi Hadid layers a black bomber over her athleisure.
When we said there’s no wrong place to wear a bomber jacket, we meant it. From cocktails to the gym, this is your new leather jacket.
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Gucci Crackle Leather Bomber Jacket, $3,500, net-a-porter.com
If this jacket makes its way into your wardrobe, it doesn’t really matter what else you wear.
Topshop Camo Sequin Bomber Jacket, $140, topshop.com
But if you want something glitzy that doesn’t cost two months rent, there’s always Topshop!
3.1 Phillip Lim Satin And Lace-Paneled Tulle Bomber Jacket, $750, net-a-porter.com
If you don’t want something glitzy, check out 3.1 Phillip Lim’s ladylike satin bomber. This one will see you through fall, but look just as great come spring and summer.
Kendall Jenner beats the cold in a classic bomber jacket.
The bomber doesn’t just look great, it’s also functional. With plenty of room underneath for layering, and longer hems hitting shelves in time for winter, consider one of the following your new go-to coat.
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Acne Studios Eclipse Shine Navy, $590, acnestudios.com
Acne’s sporty jacket zips up the front, for easy access.
Theory Fabunni Coat in Bomber Tech, $1,395, theory.com
Theory turned their bomber into a puffy coat that won’t make you look like the Michelin man—promise.
H&M Quilted Pilot Jacket in Khaki, $129, hm.com
H&M’s fashion forward take on the coat includes varied quilting, three neutral colors, and a button flap across the front.
There’s nothing wrong with a little leather jacket—it’s practical, sophisticated, easy to wear over everything from jeans to evening gowns—but it’s about time fashion offered a new go-to silhouette. Luckily, the bomber jacket’s on fire right now. The slightly bubbled military-inspired look got a high-fashion update at Vetements last season, after which it was spotted on Rihanna (dozens of time) and became an instant street style hit. Between fall and spring’s runways, brands from Chanel to Yeezy, Louis Vuitton to Rag & Bone have tossed the easy-to-wear jacket on top of a range of looks.
Recently, we did a deep dive into the jacket’s storied history, tracing its origins from the air force to the runway, and now it’s time to shop it out. Vintage fiends will have a field day finding old Japanese bombers on eBay or Etsy. But they’re also readily available from brands like Acne, Saint Laurent, and even Abercrombie & Fitch, ranging from $59 to, well, a lot more.
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