I Can’t Believe It—The Leather Jacket Fashion People Love Is in the Black Friday Sale

As a seasoned fashion editor, I get to try on a lot of incredible new clothes, shoes and accessories, almost daily. Some pieces excite me, sure, but others fully stop me in my tracks. This is precisely what happened after seeing the Whistles Clean Bonded Leather Jacket on a number of influencers over the years. This season, it was high time to invest in one myself, as I just knew it would slip into my curated wardrobe with ease, and bring an expensive edge to any look. But here’s the thing—right now, you can get it for 25% off. Thank you, Black Friday!

Built with clean lines in mind and made of luxurious, thick leather, with striking silver hardware and a zipper, the Whistles Clean Bonded Leather Jacket evokes a timeless, pared-back and minimalist feel, and drapes over jumpers, t-shirts and, yes, even dresses, so fluidly. When first worn, it can feel a little stiff, but with a few gentle wears, the leather softens and moulds to your arms, shoulders and silhouette. My colleagues unanimously agree. Two of my chicest co-workers have since invested in this same piece, in the black and khaki colour-ways, respectively, and both find themselves reaching for this jacket week in, week out. I opted for the chocolate brown hue, as not only is this my favourite colour, but I find it a little easier to wear all year round, and it teams so well with taupe, green and grey outfits. Without any heavy designer logos or distinctive features, it’s clear to see why this jacket is favoured by those in the know and has become a cool-girl cult staple in London and beyond.

Shopping Editor Florrie Alexander is a big fan, wearing it on weekly rotation in autumn/winter. She says, “In terms of sizing, this jacket does come up oversized, so I would recommend sizing down. I would tend to wear a medium in a jacket for a comfortable fit, but chose the size small in the petite.”