Tackle the cold snap with our round-up of the fourteen best cosy shearling jackets to buy now
Words Joy MontgomeryÂ
The shearling jacket is yet another example of the military coat trend extending its reach across AW16’s eclectic fashion-scape. In the 1940s American pilots and the RAF took to the skies in sheepskin-lined bomber jackets, then in 1954 a brooding Marlon Brando popularised the shearling trim look in On the Waterfront. In 2016 you’re much more likely to see oversized Acne shearlings cocooning skinny jean-clad blondes on the King’s Road. Their seemingly cosy practicality have now become a style status symbol, signalling the birth of a true wardrobe classic.
For those who would need to re-mortgage their house to purchase an Acne shearling need not worry, because the high street offers a great selection of alternatives. This isn’t, however, a jacket to scrimp on. Best to save your pennies and invest in the real thing to avoid your shearling becoming sad and ratty after exposure to the elements.
If the classic aviator biker style isn’t to your taste then opt for a classic coat in the fuzzy fabric. We love Warehouse’s shell pink shearling, which offers a nod to this season’s chicest hue without a hint of girlishness.
Check out our edit of the 14 best shearling jackets to invest in now…
LE BOMBARDIER SHEARLING LEATHER JACKET
Balenciaga, £2,600, net-a-porter.com
SHEARLING CAR COAT
Warehouse, £695, warehouse.com
SHEEPSKIN COAT
MaxMara, £4,650, maxmara.com
FRANCES SHEARLING JACKET
Jigsaw, £950, jigsaw.com
CURLY MERINOS RINGO SHEEPSKIN COAT
Joseph, £1,695, joseph-fashion.com
BARRETT SHEARLING COAT
IRO, £1,850, iroparis.com
SHEEPSKIN COAT
Jigsaw, £895, jigsaw.com
OVERSIZE RIDER MUSTANG
Olive Clothing, £169, oliveclothing.com
TAN OVERSIZE AVIATOR JACKET
River Island, £85, riverisland.com
TEDDY FAUX SHEARLING JACKET
MM6 Maison Margiela, £415, net-a-porter.com
VELOCITY BLACK JACKET
Acne Studios, £1,900, acnestudios.com
FAUX FUR SHEARLING JACKET
Topshop, £79, topshop.com
SHEARLING-TRIMMED LEATHER JACKET
Victoria Victoria Beckham, £1,195, net-a-porter.com
FAUX SHEARLING BIKER JACKET
Topshoop, £79, topshop.comImages courtesy of: vanessajackman.blogspot.com & whowhatwear.co.uk
