Flight Mode: 19 Bomber Jackets Worth Building an Outfit Around

The best bomber jackets to shop for autumn 2025

L-R PE Nation, Alemais, Belle The Label, Kloke, JW Anderson, Karlaidlaw, Acne Studios and Henne·Photo: Images Supplied

From its cockpit-approved beginnings to achieving certified cool-girl status, the humble bomber jacket has lived many lives. We've rounded up standout styles from local labels like Karlaidlaw and Deiji Studios, alongside trending designs by international names.

Words by Simone Richardson · Updated on 08 Jan 2026 · Published on 16 Apr 2025

The bomber jacket isn’t shy of reinvention. First introduced in the early 20th century for military pilots, the versatile flight jacket is proof that utility can be timeless.

Roomy through the shoulders and cinched at the waist and cuffs, its shape was born from function. But its subsequent afterlife – in streetwear, punk, hip-hop and now high fashion – speaks to something else entirely.

Cropped styles bring a fashion-forward edge to winter outfits, while oversized silhouettes lean into modern minimalism. Leather bombers nod to the early ’90s and quilted versions feel distinctly now. It’s one of the few jackets that can slip between subcultures, cities and decades with ease.

Think of it as your fashion fallback: not too bulky, never too precious and always up for a styling challenge. Here are the best bombers to shop for the season ahead.

19 bomber jackets to shop in 2025

Deiji Studios double-layered jacket

$429

Somewhere between a bomber and a lightly padded puffer, this organic cotton twill style is a seasonal staple. Its boxy, double-layered silhouette fastens with a drawcord hem for added texture. The first-released pine check colourway sold out quickly, but it’s now available in classic black.

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–XL

Buy at Ssense

Belle The Label Globo jacket

$448

Belle The Label’s Globo jacket reworks the bomber through a sculptural lens. Voluminous sleeves and a cropped tailored body bring a fashion-forward feel to the silhouette, while dual fastenings and a soft cotton lining keep things practical. The slow-fashion label is known for its feminine styles and this design is no exception.

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–XL

Buy at Belle The Label

Oroton cotton twill bomber

$399

Synonymous with understated Australian luxury, Oroton brings its signature tailoring to this just-launched cotton style. It swaps sportiness for structure with neat, pleated cuffs and a sculpted collar tab. And the concealed zip and clean lines elevate it beyond the everyday bomber.

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: XS–L

Buy at The Iconic Buy at Oroton

Scanlan Theodore Draped bomber

$400

With a high neckline and cropped cut, this rayon-blend bomber by Scanlan Theodore is a fresh take on the trending style. Known for sleek, sculptural pieces, the label playfully pairs a tailored fabrication with ribbed nylon trims for a voluminous design that oozes modernity. Using the toggles, there’s the option to scrunch the sleeves and body for texture, or leave it as-is for structure.

Material: Rayon and nylon blend | Size range: XS–M

Buy at Scanlan Theodore

Lemaire Wadded bomber

$1237

Iconic Paris-based fashion house Lemaire doesn’t follow trends – it defines them. This softly structured bomber is cut from cotton satin with subtle pleats and corozo buttons in place of the usual zipper. Lightweight padding gives it shape without the bulk and its cocoon-like silhouette is typical of the label’s sculptural, utilitarian approach to design.

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: 34–40

Buy at Farfetch

Karlaidlaw Django jacket

$660

Cult experimental label Karlaidlaw is known for mixing function with subversive twists – and Django’s design does exactly that. Playful detailing like ruched arms, striped lining and embroidered jester artwork make this bomber feel like nothing we’ve seen before. And we’re awarding bonus points for the removable shawl, which attaches via buttons at the underarm. It’s currently sold out in the burgundy colourway, but there are limited sizes left in seafoam and black.

Material: 100 per cent nylon | Size range: S–L

Buy at Karlaidlaw

Henne Mara suede bomber

$349

Crafted in a vegan suede, Henne’s cropped bomber comes in tonal hues like donkey, tan and shell, alongside black in a faux leather fabric. The collar, cuffs and hem feature the ribbed detailing of a classic bomber jacket design, and the relaxed slouch-fit brings a pared-back feel to the everyday outfit.

Material: Polyester blend | Size range: XS–XL

Buy at Henne

Sacai Nylon Twill Zip blouson

$1950

Combining sporty details with conceptual design is core to Sacai – and this zip-through nylon jacket follows the blueprint. Two-way zippers, sleeve pockets and durable nylon twill speak to the Tokyo label’s fascination with function, but the stylish silhouette keeps it feeling distinctly fashion-forward.

Material: 100 per cent nylon | Size range: 1–4

Buy at Marais

Elka Collective Mika bomber

$329

From Elka Collective’s pared-back chic collections comes the Mika – a softly structured bomber that keeps things classic. The silhouette hints at utility, while ribbed cuffs and a cropped length pull it into city-ready territory. It’s the kind of staple that slots effortlessly into any neutral-heavy capsule wardrobe.

Material: 100 per cent polyester | Size range: 4–14

Buy at The Iconic Buy at Elka Collective

Bassike Cropped Gabardine jacket

$595

Bassike’s cropped bomber is a natural extension of the label’s organic cotton essentials. Cut from gabardine with a neat elasticated hem, it’s finished with adjustable cuffs and black buttons for contrast. Like the majority of the Sydney-born label’s garments, it’s made in Australia and designed with longevity in mind.

Material: Cotton and polyester blend | Size range: 00–5

Buy at The Iconic Buy at Bassike

JW Anderson Relaxed bomber jacket

$1626

A refined take on the trend, JW Anderson’s brushed cotton bomber channels the label’s signature unisex aesthetic. The navy finish is clean and classic – and the dropped shoulders and tonal embroidery offer a relaxed fit for maximum wearability.

Material: 100 per cent cotton | Size range: S–L

Buy at Farfetch

Romy Blair jacket

$379

Hobart-based label Romy is known for reworking everyday staples through an architectural lens. Part bomber, part cropped trench, the Blair jacket is cut from a soft vegan leather with cinched cuffs and hem for structure, and a loose easy drape through the body for comfort. It’s an immediate add-to-cart for elevating your mid-week outfit rotation.

Material: 100 per cent polyurethane | Size range: XS–XL

Buy at The Iconic Buy at Romy

Alemais Opal Mint bomber jacket

$520

Known for collaborations that lean into art and print, Alemais delivers its take on the bomber via a cropped mint silhouette finished with balloon sleeves and front jet pockets. The artwork – developed in collaboration with Sam Pauletto – adds visual texture, while the 100 per cent recycled polyester keeps things lightweight and planet-conscious.

Material: 100 per cent recycled polyester | Size range: 4–16

Buy at Alemais

Ena Pelly Magnolia quilted jacket

$340

The Magnolia jacket nods to Ena Pelly’s ongoing focus on timeless style with a modern slant. Quilting brings subtle volume and deep side pockets keep things practical. Layer it over denim or knitwear for a polished, trans-seasonal result.

Material: 100 per cent polyamide | Size range: 6–16

Buy at Ena Pelly

PAM Souvenir flight jacket

$537

PAM’s signature surrealism is on full display here. The reversible flight-style bomber features works by Melbourne artist Coco Star via removable velcro patches and a printed lining. On the outer, it’s clean and sage-toned, with ribbed trims and subtle logo embroidery. But flip it inside-out and double down on statement energy with the reversible print.

Material: 100 per cent nylon | Size range: XS–XL

Buy at PAM

Acne Studios padded down bomber jacket

$1600

Cult Swedish brand Acne Studios exaggerates a classic form with this padded design. Faux leather dials up the edge, but the front zip, ribbed cuffs and snap-button pockets keep it feeling like a classic bomber. It’s cut with a subtle balloon silhouette for added shape, and the chocolate brown hue is made for autumn styling.

Material: Polyester blend | Size range: 30–42

Buy at Mytheresa

3.1 Phillip Lim Cocoon Back bomber jacket

$653

If a classic trench morphed into a bomber, this would be the result. Phillip Lim’s hybrid style dials up the drama with adjustable side straps and a zip expansion panel through the back. Cut from a structured cotton-viscose blend, it calls for styling with soft tailoring or slouchy denim.

Material: Cotton and viscose blend | Size range: XS–L

Buy at Ssense

Kloke Daybreak quilted jacket

$459

Melbourne label Kloke offers a cold-weather essential with its quilted take on a bomber, filled with post-consumer down for warmth without the bulk. The clean boxy silhouette can be shaped via side toggles, and the soft blue and earthy brown colourways make for easy everyday styling.

Material: 100 per cent nylon | Size range: XXS–L

Buy at Kloke

Nakedvice The Jude bomber jacket

$269.95

Melbourne-based label Nakedvice might be best known for its utilitarian handbags, but its ready-to-wear line proves equally sleek. The Jude bomber balances the softness of PU suede with a strong oversized silhouette. And the tonal palette adds a subtle warmth to winter layering.

Material: Polyester blend | Size range: XXS–XXL

Buy at Nakedvice

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