Leather Jacket Types & Style Guide

2. Biker/Motorcycle Jacket

• Design: Bold motorcycle-inspired silhouette.

• Collar: Wide notched lapels, often with snap buttons.

• Closure: Usually asymmetrical front zipper.

• Pockets: Zippered chest and waist pockets.

• Details: Belt, studs, shoulder panels, and metal hardware.

• Materials: Lambskin, cowhide, and buffalo leather.

• Best for: Casual, streetwear, and biker fashion.

3. Bomber Jacket

• Design: Short, relaxed and slightly rounded silhouette.

• Collar: Ribbed, stand or simple fold-over collar.

• Closure: Straight front zipper.

• Pockets: Side-entry pockets, sometimes sleeve pocket.

• Waist and cuffs: Characteristic ribbed elastic finish.

• Materials: Lambskin, cowhide, suede or synthetic leather.

• Best for: Everyday casual wear and smart streetwear.

5. Trucker Jacket

• Design: Inspired by classic denim trucker jackets.

• Collar: Traditional shirt-style collar.

• Closure: Front buttons or snap buttons.

• Pockets: Two chest flap pockets and side pockets.

• Waist: Straight hem or adjustable side tabs.

• Materials: Cowhide, lambskin and suede.

• Best for: Casual outfits and everyday layering.

6. Parka Jacket

• Design: Longer winter jacket with extended body length.

• Collar: Often a hood, sometimes with fur trim.

• Closure: Front zipper, frequently with a protective flap.

• Pockets: Multiple large utility pockets.

• Waist: May have an adjustable drawstring or belt.

• Materials: Leather exterior with insulated lining.

• Best for: Cold weather, winter layering and outdoor use.

7. Leather Blazer

• Design: Tailored, formal jacket silhouette.

• Collar: Notched blazer lapels.

• Closure: One, two or three buttons.

• Pockets: Welt, flap and sometimes chest pocket.

• Fit: Structured shoulders and shaped waist.

• Materials: Lambskin, cowhide and suede.

• Best for: Smart-casual, office-inspired and evening outfits.

8. Varsity / Letterman Jacket

• Design: Traditional American college sports style.

• Collar: Ribbed baseball-style collar.

• Closure: Front snap buttons.

• Pockets: Slanted welt pockets.

• Details: Contrasting sleeves, patches and embroidery.

• Materials: Leather sleeves with wool or fabric body, or all-leather versions.

• Best for: Youth fashion, casual and sporty outfits.

9. Racing Jacket

• Design: Motorsport-inspired, fitted silhouette.

• Collar: Stand collar.

• Closure: Central zipper.

• Pockets: Zippered chest and waist pockets.

• Details: Quilted shoulders, padded panels, racing stripes and protective styling.

• Materials: Cowhide, goatskin and technical textiles.

• Best for: Motorsport-inspired fashion and riding apparel.

Sherpa-Lined

Uses soft, fluffy synthetic fleece lining or trim.

Shearling

Genuine sheepskin with its wool attached, or a shearling-style finish.

Quilted / Padded Lining

Insulated or stitched lining for additional warmth.

Standard Fabric Lining

Smooth textile lining, commonly used in lightweight leather jackets.