7 Jacket Trends That Are Dominating at M&S, Zara and Mango Right Now

The quick glimpse of chillier weather over the past few days has me dreaming of autumn. The temperature is definitely dropping and the days becoming short. Excitingly, this means that soon enough we'll be needing our knitwear and a chic jacket. I can't explain why, but I just have this thing for jackets. I firmly believe they have the power to make any outfit look cooler—that, or they can totally let the side down if you don't have the right options at your disposal.

Right on cue, there are plenty of jackets to shop at the moment which, for layering obsessives like me, is such a treat. However, I'm aware that spending hours scrolling through every jacket section online isn't other people's idea of time well spent.

As such, I decided to put my shopping prowess to good use and bring you an edit of the very best high-street jackets. I trawled through the new-in sections of each and every high-street store to bring you the top three styles from each—all of which you'll find below. Common themes include leather bomber jackets and chic cropped woollen silhouettes. Throw in some quilted jacket and patchwork, and I guarantee you're sure to find a jacket to suit you, whatever your sartorial preferences.

Keep scrolling to see and shop the best high-street jackets currently on offer, neatly categorised by trend. I challenge you not to buy one (or three).

Jacket Trends That Are Dominating the High Street:

1. Textured Jackets

Style Notes: Add a chic touch to your autumn jacket collection with a textured iteration. There are loads of options all over the high street at the moment, but the M&S buckle coat is a fashion-person favourite every year.

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2. Suede Jackets

Style Notes: With the coldest days not fully here yet, a suede jacket will see you through the transitional period. From relaxed bombers to structured blazers, there's a myriad of different styles over the high street right now.

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3. Quilted Jackets

Style Notes: The classic quilted jacket is back for another year. For autumn 2024, there are a number of different styles to shop, from more cropped iterations to longer lengths.

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4. Scarf Coat

Style Notes: I genuinely don't think there's anything that looks more elegant than a scarf jacket in autumn. This was previously a style that came with a much heftier price tag, but luckily for me, the high street has come out with much more affordable versions for 2024.

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5. Canvas Jackets

Style Notes: If you're looking for an easy throw-on style to wear throughout autumn and beyond, look no further than the canvas jacket. Relaxed enough to wear with jeans, but formal enough to throw over your dresses for the office, this verstaile styles can be found all over the high street this autumn.

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6. "Vintage" Leather

Style Notes: Leather is an autumn/winter staple, but for 2024, the high street is focusing on more distressed styles that often replicate the look of vintage iterations.

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7. Trench Coats

Style Notes: Trenches are a style we see all year round, but for autumn, fashion people turn to darker shades like brown and black and thicker materials such as wool. The M&S checked wool trench is a particular standout on the high street at the moment.

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