Now that the temperatures are finally above freezing, doesn’t it seem like the perfect time for the aviator jacket to make a comeback? The street-stylers at Copenhagen Fashion Week, which has been on this week, certainly seem to think so.
They've been wearing their beaten-up versions with all kinds of cool-girl combinations. One model paired hers, which looked like it must be vintage gem, with a chunky knit and cowboy boots. Another women wore a cropped version with baggy jeans and backless loafers, a perfectly balanced look that she topped off with a baseball cap. In the land of A-listers, one aviator-adjacent jacket has been getting plenty of air-time. Both Laura Harrier and Hilary Duff, who has proved that she's well-versed in statement outerwear on the promo trail for How I Met Your Father, have worn the shearling jacket from Khaite (Laura choose leather, Hilary chose corduroy).
And remember: you don't have to restrict these trophy jackets to daylight hours only. RiRi has worn hers on a night out, teaming it with spiky heels. Consider it a hardworking high/low wardrobe hero that can be dressed up or down as you wish. Yes, obviously it’s a great way to luxe up loungewear and denim (and, at this point, sweet relief from a puffer) – but it also toughens up dressier and more daring pieces. Cosy and cool at once, the aviator jacket might just be the perfect choice for now.
SHOP: The Best Aviator Jackets
1 of 8Whistles, Bonded Shearling Collar Jacket
I love the slightly more utilitarian vibe of this aviator jacket from Whistles.
2 of 8Arket, Pile Jacket
Wear this latte-coloured aviator jacket with a cream polo neck for extra style (and snuggly) points.
3 of 8Zara, Double-Faced Jacket
Zara has a whole range of aviator jackets, from cropped to slightly more elongated styles that might work better during winter.
4 of 8ASOS Marketplace, Aviator Brown Leather Jacket Shearling Sheepskin XXL
Some would say that vintage is the only way to go for an authentic aviator jacket. ASOS Marketplace has plenty of solid options.
5 of 8Khaite, Flinn Shearling-Collar Corduroy Biker Jacket
Khaite's modern aviator jacket is the exact one worn by Hilary Duff.
6 of 8Weekday, Gaius Bomber
Part bomber, part aviator, Weekday's jacket is the best of both worlds.
7 of 8Toteme, Signature Shearling Jacket
Toteme's version of the aviator jacket is the sleekest one we've seen so far.
8 of 8BDG, Faux-Shearling Flight Jacket
Urban Outfitters, meanwhile, has gone for full submersion when it comes to faux-shearling.
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