Spring is a time for renewal, so what better way to start the season than with a brand-new jacket?
The milder weather invites shoppers to shed their layers in favour of lightweight outerwear. Naturally, being spring, the season is the prime time to add a flicker of colour to your wardrobe, perhaps in the form of pastels, prints or embroidery.
Florals are the obvious choice, or as Miranda Priestly sarcastically posited “ground-breaking for spring,” yet this doesn’t mean they are passé. It-girl brands such as Kitri, Free People and Rixo have taken to the drawing board and successfully incorporated colourful blooms into their popular spring collections, proving that gardenscape garments reign supreme from March onwards.
Take the most recent offerings from Fashion Month for example. Preen By Thornton Bregazzi, Thom Browne and Emporio Armani sent sprawling floral jackets down their autumn/winter 2024 runways. Florals aren’t just for spring after all.
Denim also takes a starring role in the sartorial rotation during springtime. Not quite warm enough for winter, the iconic retro textile is ideal for the balmier weather. Ahluwalia, Masha Popova, Coach, Gabriela Hearst and Dior know this better than anyone else, introducing fresh new denim designs in their most recent collections for both men and women.
Setting luxury aside, we can also look to more practical designs to ward off the April showers. Raincoats and waterproofs, although not quite as opulent, offer commuters a light shell to combat the British drizzle. But fear not fashion lovers as the Liam Gallagher-inspired layer has taken on a new sartorial cachet thanks to labels such as Rains, Gandys and Aligne, who have helped to transform the preppy piece into a cool-girl, ravewear staple.
As you can see, there’s no set style for spring jackets. From quilting to cotton, felt to fleece, there are boundless materials and designs to cultivate a dreamy jacket that reflects the joy of spring.
Discover the best spring jackets to shop this season and browse the vibrant edit below.
Shop now
Kitri Theodora Floral-Print Reversible Jacket
Kitri’s Theodora jacket is the sartorial embodiment of springtime cheer with ease. Loud blooms adorn the soft, quilted piece, which can be reversed to reveal a honey-yellow backdrop peppered with smaller crimson rose buds and a red trim.
Buy now £195.00, Kitri
Rixo Sunday Floral-Embroidered Felt Jacket
Rixo’s Sunday jacket blends Seventies hippie charm with neutral colourways to create a unique piece. Toffee-toned stitching runs alongside the trim of the jacket, which further features tortoiseshell buttons, a polo collar and embroidered wheat motifs.
Buy now £275.00, Harvey Nichols
Burberry Appliquéd Belted Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
If you have the funds, the Burberry trench coats are the best of the best. This yellow-checked edition is the epitome of luxury, featuring a relaxed cut shaped by a belted waist, which is further enhanced by classic raglan sleeves and a versatile beige hue.
Buy now £2590.00, Net-A-Porter
Laura Ashley x Joanie Elin Lington Ditsy Floral Print Quilted Jacket
Enjoy a sprinkling of florals for less with Laura Ashley and Joanie’s ditsy print jacket. The quilted piece is both snug and sophisticated, complete with a sweet Peter Pan collar and a wearable navy hue.
Buy now £28.50, Joanie
Free People Chloe Floral-Print Quilted Cotton Jacket
Available in two colourways, Free People’s Chloe jacket is a popular piece coveted by floral enthusiasts. A high neckline is complemented by dropped shoulders and pockets, serving up a feminine off-duty look.
Buy now £190.00, Harvey Nichols
Barbour x Ganni Bomber Wax Jacket
Enjoy a countryside sojourn in Barbour. The brand offers classic field-chic pieces of all prices, but we especially enjoy the label’s Ganni collaboration. Mud à la mode.
Buy now £475.00, Liberty
Aligne Myles Denim Pocket Utility Jacket
Break from traditional light wash options and opt for a sleek dark denim number. Aligne’s Myles jacket exudes utilitarian chic, enhanced by a subtle box fit and 100 per cent cotton construction.
Buy now £119.00, Aligne
Destree Amoako Cropped Faille Jacket
If you recognise Destree’s Amoako jacket, you clearly have an eye for style. The beautiful evening piece is one of Sofia Richie Grainge’s favourites and comes with a coordinating pair of trousers. It is crafted from a structured faille with leg-of-mutton sleeves, a stand collar and covered buttons. Wear yours with straight-leg jeans for a tailored yet paired-down ensemble.
Buy now £345.00, Net-A-Porter
H&M Trench Coat
Trench coats offer a happy medium between a lightweight coat and a longline jacket. The iconic silhouette is easy to style with literally any outfit, and H&M’s beige edition features all the details to make it a must-have - long raglan slides, welt side pockets and a tie belt to name a few.
Buy now £54.99, H&M
Gandys Black Alberta Fleece Lined Overhead Jacket
Shop with purpose and browse Gandys’ travel-inspired offerings. The black Alberta jacket is created to sustain wear and tear, lined with cosy fleece and made from water-resistant material.
Gandys is a fashion and accessories brand founded by Rob and Paul Forkan, who lost their parents in the 2004 tsunami. Every order helps fund the life-changing projects the brand supports to reach its purpose of educating one million underprivileged children worldwide.
Buy now £89.99, Gandys
Balzac Paris Veste Cassiopee
Look to Balzac Paris to inject some vibrancy into your sartorial mood board. Vertical stripes are married with ocean-hued florals to create a romantic outerwear option.
Buy now £245.00, Balzac Paris
