Versatile and chic, the leather jacket is one of the season’s must-haves.
 

Madewell

Cropped motorcycle styles are the leading silhouette, but they’re not the only game in town.

Bombers, trench coats, and streamlined jackets with straight vertical plackets are on fashion’s radar, too.

Skins range from shiny patent to soft lamb, calf, suede, and vegan-friendly pleather editions, and quilting is a major trend.

Salvatore Ferragamo turned out a knee-length coat in quilted black leather that’s an ideal go-to, and Burberry and AG accented classic bikers with quilted sleeve details.

kate spade new york

Floral prints are big again this season, so why not on leather? kate spade new york splashed pink and white flowers across a black leather bomber, and Dolce & Gabbana printed big hydrangeas on a black zip-up jacket at Neiman Marcus.

Black is classic for the moto, but the season offers plenty of ways to color your outerwear wardrobe.
 

AllSaints

Blush, a fresh hue widely seen this fall, puts a decidedly feminine spin on leather motos at Madewell and AllSaints.

Cornflower blue bathes a hippie-chic suede biker by free people, and Rebecca Taylor styled one in pale aqua leather. ZARA's faux leather biker keys into the season’s major red trend. White, caramel, cream and olive are additional options.

Leather jackets have been selling fast this summer at Neiman Marcus despite Dallas’ notorious heat.
 

Iro at Neiman Marcus

The retailer presents hip casual looks by Iro, Etoile Isabel Marant, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, ALC and more plus eye-catching studded styles by Nour Hammour. Dressier options include a metallic gold leather and grey knit bomber by St. John Collection and a coppery bronze metallic number by Lafayette 148.
 

Etoile Isabel Marant at Neiman Marcus

Nordstrom also stocks dozens of styles, including motos in pink suede by Leith, silver studded black leather by Frame, cream from Darby Leather, and plus sizes by Slink.
 

VEDA at Nordstrom

Take your pick, and zoom into fall.