Call it the latest iteration of the Yeezy/Donda effect or the release of both new Batman and Matrix movies, but it’s hard to ignore that moody, gritty, dystopian style is back in a big way. While we’ve explored this fertile aesthetic ground before, previous pivots in this direction have led to technical fabrics, articulated arms, and extra pockets.
At the center of this latest movement towards post-apocalyptic steez on both celebs and runways alike is black leather — a fabric and color combo that communicates durability, sexuality, and (sorry to kill the vibe) death. (To be fair, a few notable labels have turned to vegan “leather” options for those looking for a more sustainable way at it.)
Whether it’s classic leather staples like shoes, bags, and jackets that now boast fresh takes or more unexpected items like shirts, pants, and beyond, there’s no denying some world-ending-ready leather is the quickest way to shift up the vibes right now.
Below are some of the coolest and often unexpected ways to get leather garments into your wardrobe, whether you’re a fashion-obsessed doomsday prepper or just looking to embrace your dark side.
Coats
Leather Trench Coat
Alexander McQueen
Trench
Bottega Veneta
Leather Car Coat
FEAR OF GOD
Belted Leather Trench Coat
Wilsons
Vinyl Oversized Coat
Courrèges
Jackets
Leather Biker Jacket
DSQUARED2
Leather Blouson Jacket
Tom Ford
Leather Racer Jacket
COACH
Crinkled Leather Zip Jacket
Balenciaga
Cafe Leather Jacket
Schott
Leather Moto Jacket
Maison Margiela
Blazers
Leather Blazer
ASOS DESIGN
Leather Kimono
AMBUSH
GG-Embossed Blazer
Gucci
Faux Leather Blazer
Reveres 1949
Leather Blazer
Tom Ford
Single-Breasted Leather Blazer
Vetements
Shirts
Faux Leather Shirt
Nanushka
Leather Shirt Jacket
Jil Sander
Leather Shirt Jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren
Leather Shirt Jacket
Rick Owens
Faux Crocodile Leather Jacket
ASOS DESIGN
Pants
Vegan Leather Drawstring Trousers
Nanushka
Leather Trousers
Bottega Veneta
Leather Trousers
Saint Laurent
Moon Print Leather Pants
Marine Serre
Faux Leather Pants
H&M
Bags
Antigona Crossbody Bag
Givenchy
Logo Crossbody Bag
Baldinini
Antigona Crossbody Bag
Givenchy
Small Messenger Bag
Balenciaga
Intrecciato Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta
Crossbody Bag
Loewe
Caps
Cap
Balenciaga
Logo Baseball Cap
Off-White™
Logo-Print Baseball Cap
WE11 DONE
Gloves
Leather Biker Gloves
Jackets 4 Bikes
Hampstead Motorcycle Gloves
Belstaff
Tasker Perforated Gloves
REAX
