The greatest gift that workwear gave us was its jackets. Hard-wearing canvas stacked with pockets was always going to resound with a function-in-demand market. In the same way that technical styles dominate much of the scene now, workwear jackets have always been unapologetically themselves and we’ve loved every bit of them.
From the OG chore coats to modern interpretations and luxury updates, workwear jackets come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, making them an extremely versatile addition to the wardrobe, too.
The best part is that classic workwear jackets basically work all year round. From the depths of winter (you might need to supplement them with a down layer) to warm summer evenings, it is the no-fuss top layer that you need on your side.
Scroll down to shop our favorite workwear jackets.
Bode Embroidered Denim Jacket
In typical Bode fashion, they've taken the blueprint of a workwear overshirt and embellished it with whimsical attention to detail; the colorful stitching, flared sleeves, and an exaggerated collar being case-in-point.
Barbour Bedale Waxed Jacket
A British fixture, the Barbour Bedale is the hunter and gatherer amongst the workers. All aboard the Land Rover!
Carhartt WIP Garisson Jacket
Possibly the most famous workwear brand around, you can't mention workwear without mentioning Carhartt. This jacket from its streetwear-focused WIP line is of highly durable denim.
Kartik Research Quilted Cotton Jacket
Regardless of its practicality, pick this model and no one'll ever confuse your coat for theirs ever again.
adidas 'Go to Chore' Coat
David Catalan Rope Denim Jacket Dickies Newington Jacket
The general rule of workwear jackets is that the more hidden pockets there are, the more practical it is — in this one, the rule was confused to include strands of rope to tug on? A different take on a work jacket, maybe not ideal if you ever decide to do any actual manual labor wearing this.
Lemaire 4-Pocket Black Denim Jacket
This Lemaire design takes the classic cotton canvas workwear jacket its roomy pockets and amps up the proportions a bit to turn it a tad oversized and boxy.
Dickies Newington Jacket
Having created workwear since it was founded in 1922, any Dickies'll have you swinging a hammer and loosening a bolt in no time. How about one in this sandy summery neutral?
Dickies Canvas Deck Jacket
... Or go for the deck canvas jacket that can handle cold weather, too, thanks to its soft sherpa lining and collar.
Maison Kitsuné Workwear Denim Jacket
Maison Kitsuné's washed out denim version is both casually stylish and wonderfully practical. A sturdy, multi-pocketed piece of outerwear to store keys, card holders and tools in.
Junya Watanabe x Levi's Cotton and Wool Jacket
Junya Watanabe took the classic Levi's Trucker jacket, cut it up, and Frankensteined it back together to create this collaborative release.
Meta Campania Collective Owen Zip-Up Jacket
Meta Campania Collective produces clothing for a different type of work than traditional workwear, it explores the uniform of artists — and does so with high-end craftsmanship. The Owen Jacket is made from sturdy cotton canvas material with a contrasting corduroy collar.
Balenciaga Oversized cotton blend workwear parka
No matter how many times I browse its online shop, Balenciaga's pricing will never fail to surprise me. Paying over $3.5k for a pre-distressed work jacket is very steep but if your bank account stretches that far, it is a beautifully pre-distressed work jacket.
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