Leather is emerging as a defining material in men’s fashion for Autumn 2026, with designers incorporating it into outerwear, footwear and accessories. From an olive leather parka by Hermès to a yellow suede shirt jacket by Tod’s, the latest collections show how the material is being used beyond traditional biker jackets.
The seasonal selection includes pieces from established fashion houses such as Prada, Berluti, Ralph Lauren, Dior and Bottega Veneta. Their designs range from statement coats and lightweight jackets to leather loafers, bags and smaller accessories, offering different ways to incorporate the material into men’s wardrobes.
Hermès and Tod’s Reinvent Leather Outerwear
Among the standout pieces is an olive leather parka from Hermès, priced at $25,600 (£19,114). The design comes from the house’s final menswear collection under longtime artistic director Véronique Nichanian, who concluded her 37-year tenure with the fashion house.
The parka gives leather a different direction from the familiar biker jacket, using a longer outerwear silhouette and a rich olive finish. Its structured appearance also demonstrates how the material can be incorporated into more substantial pieces traditionally associated with heavier fabrics.
Tod’s offers another interpretation through its yellow Pashmy suede shirt jacket, priced at $5,695 (£4,253). The piece uses the brand’s lightweight suede material, providing an alternative to conventional leather outerwear.
Other options include a perforated suede shirt jacket from Bugatchi, priced at $998 (£745), and a leather blouson from Berluti, which costs $9,800 (£7,320). Prada’s calfskin coat, listed at $15,000 (£11,204), and Ralph Lauren Purple Label’s leather coat, priced at $7,995 (£5,972), also feature in the seasonal selection. These designs highlight the variety of leather finishes and silhouettes available for Autumn 2026, with shirt jackets, blousons and full-length coats appearing alongside more familiar styles.
Leather Bags and Footwear Extend the Trend
Leather is also appearing across men’s accessories, including bags and footwear. Bottega Veneta’s Corso lambskin tote, priced at $8,800 (£6,574), brings the material into a practical everyday accessory. The footwear selection includes several leather designs from established shoemakers and luxury labels. Dior’s Heir leather loafers are priced at $1,100 (£821), while John Lobb’s Lopez bristle-hide loafers are also included in the edit, although their price is available upon request.
Canali offers a two-tone calfskin and suede loafer for $825 (£616), combining different leather textures in one design. Ferragamo’s Tramezza calfskin Oxford shoes, priced at $1,590 (£1,187), provide a more formal option for men looking for leather footwear suited to tailored outfits.
The range demonstrates that leather does not have to be limited to outerwear. Shoes and bags provide other ways to incorporate the material into everyday dressing, including for those who prefer not to wear a statement jacket or coat.
Leather Accessories Round Out the Trend
Smaller accessories also feature prominently in the Autumn 2026 leather selection. Burberry’s nappa-leather gloves, priced at $1,150 (£858), bring the material into cold-weather dressing, while Brunello Cucinelli offers a leather belt listed at $1,300 (£970).
Tom Ford’s leather bowling bag, priced at $4,990 (£3,724), provides another accessory option, alongside Thom Browne’s leather zip-top card holder, which costs $410 (£306). These pieces extend the use of leather into items that can be incorporated into different outfits without making it the main focus.
The selection also includes a Canali suede baseball cap priced at $695 (£519), alongside eyewear accessories from Jacques Marie Mage and Ahlem. A Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold watch rounds out the collection, with its price available upon request.
Leather’s Growing Role in Men’s Fashion
The Autumn 2026 selection reflects how designers are applying leather to a wider range of established menswear silhouettes. Rather than focusing exclusively on biker jackets, the collections include parkas, shirt jackets, tailored coats, loafers, bags and seasonal accessories.
The variety of materials is also notable, with calfskin, lambskin, nappa leather and suede appearing across the different designs. These finishes allow leather to take on different forms, from structured outerwear to softer accessories and footwear.
For men updating their wardrobes this autumn, the available designs cover both statement pieces and smaller additions. Leather coats and jackets offer more prominent options, while loafers, belts, gloves and card holders provide alternatives for incorporating the material into an existing wardrobe.
