Jacket season is upon us, and as you dust off your leather jackets, bombers, fuzzy faux-fur toppers, and so forth, there's yet another trend that should join your outerwear repertoire: patent leather. In short, the best patent leather jackets are a sleek and expensive-looking trend and one you can actually score no matter your budget.
Since this trend has been on the market for a couple of seasons, its offerings are accessible and varied. This includes everything from classic black numbers and bold hues to moto silhouettes and trenches. With this in mind, we've put together the best ones that you can buy right now. Whether it's a splurge or a cheap thrill, that's your call.
Kenneth Cole
Crop Patent Leather Moto Jacket
Let this green number do all the talking.
Urban Outfitters
Patent Zip-Front Jacket
This jacket can be very casual or very fancy, depending on how you style it.
Stelen
Chelsy Patent Moto Jacket
Kind of blue, kind of black, still a winner.
Sies Marjan
Annabelle Cropped Crinkled-Vinyl Biker Jacket
We're loving the crinkled detail of this jacket.
BB Dakota
It's Electric Vinyl Moto Jacket
Why not own a bold red jacket?
Ashley Stewart
Faux Patent Leather Grommet Jacket
The grommets add a nice twist to this trend.
Calvin Klein Jeans
Patent Casual Jacket
Don't have to worry about stains with this white jacket.
Rainbow
Crinkled Faux Patent Leather Trench Coat
Now, this is a chic trench coat.
Shrimps
Faux Patent Leather Blouson Jacket
Colored patent jackets are a thing.
Storets
Via Patent Leather Coat
This will be your new favorite piece.
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Patent Leather Biker Jacket
If you love biker jackets, this one is for you.
Boohoo
Patent Biker Jacket
Or if want to switch your biker jackets up, opt for a pink patent one.
Forever 21
Faux Patent Leather Moto Jacket
Chic is an understatement.
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