The Best Designer Jackets for Men: 10 Jackets Worth Buying This Winter
The Best Designer Jackets for Men: 10 Jackets Worth Buying This Winter
The short answer: the designer jacket most men should buy first is a short hooded down jacket, such as the Moncler Maya; the second is a leather jacket for the rest of the year. Shop every men’s designer jacket at Coveti, where Moncler, Mackage and Moose Knuckles have the deepest edits.
A good jacket is the most worn piece in a man’s winter wardrobe. The ten below are chosen for warmth, cut and how long they last, and each one is in stock now.
Which jacket do you need?
| Jacket | Best for | Wear it with |
|---|---|---|
| Down jacket | Cold weather | Jeans, knitwear, boots |
| Leather jacket | Autumn, spring, evenings | Jeans, tees, knits |
| Bomber | Casual layering | Chinos, jeans |
| Gilet | Layering | Over knits, under coats |
| Overshirt | Smart casual | Tees, fine knits |
Our picks: the best designer jackets for men
1. Moncler Maya Hooded Short Down Jacket in White
Moncler’s best-known men’s jacket, from the house founded near Grenoble in 1952. Read about the Moncler Maya.
2. Mackage Riley Classic Down Jacket in Camel
A clean down jacket from the Montreal label founded in 1999.
3. Moose Knuckles Banff Down Jacket in Cement
A warm down jacket from the Canadian label.
4. Mackage Kenneth Leather Biker Jacket in Tide
A leather biker with a clean line.
5. Brunello Cucinelli Suede Biker Jacket in Light Brown
Soft suede from Brunello Cucinelli, for smart casual.
6. Yves Salomon Fitted Lambskin Leather Jacket in Dark Khaki
Fitted lambskin from the Paris house, working since 1920.
7. Mackage Emilio-W Wool Bomber Jacket in Tide
A wool bomber smart enough for the office.
8. Moncler Evans Down Gilet in Light Beige
A down gilet to layer over a knit.
9. Yves Salomon Double-Sided Wool and Cashmere Workwear Jacket in Brown
A wool and cashmere workwear jacket for smart casual.
10. Moncler Vernon Hooded GORE-TEX Laminate Ski Jacket in Dark Blue
A Gore-Tex jacket for rain and the slopes.
Shop by style
Browse bomber jackets, gilets, shirt jackets, rain jackets and blazers, and for longer layers, see men’s designer coats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most versatile men’s designer jacket?
A navy and black down jacket for winter and a leather jacket for the rest of the year.
Which designer jacket is warmest?
A hooded down jacket with a high fill power is the warmest for its weight.
Is a Moncler jacket worth it?
For cold climates, yes: Moncler down jackets are warm, light and long lasting.
How should a men’s jacket fit?
The shoulder seam at your shoulder, with room for a knit underneath and sleeves to the wrist.
What is the difference between a jacket and a coat?
A jacket ends at the hip; a coat is longer, usually to the thigh and the knee.
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