Every spring, my search for the perfect denim jacket starts from scratch. Just like it happens with jeans, shirts and other wardrobe staples, a style that felt oh, so right last season might not hit the same spot anymore. And just to be clear – this doesn’t mean I quickly forget those seasonal hits. Instead, they’re demoted to second or third place while the hunt for a new favourite begins again.
But what does the perfect denim jacket look like spring 2026? No, it’s not a biker, a trench or a chore jacket, though I do love them all. This year, we’re living in the era of the denim bomber jacket. Cue: the fashion icon that is Rihanna…
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A single look at this totally chic, easygoing outfit courtesy of everyone’s favourite Badgalriri and you’re already convinced, right? Well, just in case you need a bit more persuasion, hear me out.
A denim bomber jacket is the perfect meeting of sporty, casual and formal, which builds one hybrid style that feels like the ultimate transitional piece of outerwear. It borrows the comfort and looseness from a varsity jacket, the everyday element courtesy of the denim material, and the sleekness of 1990s leather zip-ups. And the best part is – you can wear it with literally anything.
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