One of the best investments you can make in your wardrobe is in a quality leather moto jacket. If you take care of it you’ll be able to wear it until the end of time (it’s pretty much guaranteed to outlive you), and it will give you an undeniable sense of “cool” that few other pieces can do. You can wear a moto jacket with pretty much everything, and it’s a refreshing alternative to a trench when you’re looking for business casual seasonal outerwear. Vintage or secondhand stores are great for leather goods, and if you’re opposed to the leather industry as a whole there are plenty of vegan options available to you.

Style Inspiration: Vanessa from The Haute Pursuit

1. HARPER, $300 at Danier

2. ELSA, $350 at Rudsak

3. DALENA $950 at Mackage

4. Brown leather jacket, $995 at m0851

5. Green suede jacket, $139 at Zara

By Alyson Linke (Follow/lurk me on Twitter and Instagram)

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