There is no jacket that works harder or asks less of you. A leather biker jacket goes over the silk slip dress you wore to dinner, the oversized jumper you wore to the farmers market, the tailored trousers you wore to the office. It does not clash. It does not compete. It simply makes everything underneath look more considered than it actually was.

We have strong opinions about fit here. The shoulder seam has to sit right. The body has to be close without being restrictive. Too boxy and it swamps you. Too cropped and suddenly it only works with high waisted everything. The sweet spot exists and these are the jackets that hit it.

We have also been deliberate about leather quality. There is a visible difference between a jacket that costs what it costs for good reason and one that looks convincing on a hanger and wrong on a person. These are the ones that soften beautifully over time and look better in year three than they did on day one.

A great leather biker jacket is not a trend piece. It is the last one you will ever need to buy.