Ulla Johnson Leather: The Nappa Trousers, Skirts and Jackets of 2027

Ulla Johnson leather for Pre-Spring 2027 is a set of four shapes cut from matte nappa lamb leather: the Nathalie barrel-leg trouser, the Monika mini skirt, the Ames culotte and the Gigi cropped jacket. All four sit in our designer leather trousers and leather edits and on the Ulla Johnson brand page, and if you are shopping leather trousers for women more broadly, the Nathalie is the pair to look at first.

Key facts

• The Ulla Johnson Pre-Spring 2027 leather pieces are cut from 100% lamb leather in a matte nappa finish.
• The leather shapes are the Nathalie barrel-leg trouser, the Monika mini skirt, the Ames culotte and the Gigi cropped jacket.
• The Ulla Johnson care label for every leather piece specifies professional leather dry cleaning.
• The leather arrived at Coveti on 7 November 2026 in the second Pre-Spring 2027 delivery.

The leather arrived at Coveti on 7 November 2026 as part of the second Pre-Spring delivery. This guide covers what the leather is, each piece and its colours, how to care for it, how to wear it and how the sizing works. For the rest of the season, start with our Ulla Johnson Pre-Spring 2027 edit.

What is the Ulla Johnson leather made of?

Every leather piece in this delivery is 100% lamb leather in a nappa finish. Nappa is a soft full-grain leather, usually lamb, and full-grain means the outer surface of the hide is kept rather than sanded away, so the grain stays visible and the skin keeps its strength. Lamb is the lightest and most supple of the common garment leathers. It folds into pleats without stiff creasing, which matters here, because three of the four shapes are pleated.

The house describes the finish as matte. In practice that means a low sheen, closer to the surface of a good glove than to patent. A matte skin shows the cut more than the shine, and it marks less in daylight. It also takes on a slight softness with wear, which is the point of buying lamb.

The four shapes, and which to buy first

1. Nathalie Barrel Leg Trouser in Noir

The Nathalie in black is fitted through the high waist and then falls into an oversized barrel leg, the curved shape that is fuller at the knee and narrows toward the ankle. Front pleats give the leg its volume, and it closes with a metal zip and hook-and-bar. Our guide to barrel-leg trousers explains the cut in more detail.

2. Nathalie Barrel Leg Trouser in Sienna

The same Nathalie in sienna, a burnt terracotta. Brown and rust leathers read softer than black against denim and knits. There is also a pale butter yellow, the Nathalie in Solene, for anyone who wants leather to look like spring.

3. Monika Leather Mini Skirt in Noir

The Monika is gathered into deep, dimensional pleats at the high waist before it flares into a mini. It closes with an invisible zip on the left side, so the front stays clean. Black is the easy colour to start with.

4. Monika Leather Mini Skirt in Serpentine

The Monika again in serpentine, a muted sage green, with a burnt terracotta Monika in Sienna beside it. Green leather is a better partner to cream knits and ivory lace than most people expect.

5. Ames Leather Culotte in Noir

The Ames Culotte sits lower on the waist than the Nathalie and stops just above the knee, with front pleats and deep pockets. It is structured throughout, so it holds a clean line from hip to hem.

6. Gigi Cropped Leather Jacket in Noir

The Gigi is a cropped blouson in black with a structured shirt collar, welt pockets, a gathered waist and gold hardware on the zip. Wear it over a slip dress as easily as over jeans.

7. Gigi Cropped Leather Jacket in Serpentine

The Gigi in serpentine sage. Pair it with the matching Monika for a full look in one colour, and wear each piece apart once you own both.

8. Keiran Leather Pant in Noir

Already at Coveti, the Keiran Leather Pant in black is the plainer counterpart to the Nathalie, and the better choice for anyone who prefers less volume in the leg.

9. Juliette Leather Dress in Cognac

The Juliette Leather Dress in cognac is for anyone who wants Ulla Johnson leather in one piece. Our leather dresses guide compares it with other labels.

Ulla Johnson leather compared

Source: the Ulla Johnson product pages and care labels, read by Coveti Editorial on 7 November 2026.

How do you care for nappa lamb leather?

The care label on all four pieces says the same thing: professional leather dry cleaning. That is a specialist service, separate from ordinary dry cleaning, and worth booking with a cleaner who handles leather routinely. Never put lamb leather in a washing machine.

Between cleans, a few habits keep the skin in good order:

• Hang trousers and skirts by the waistband on a clip hanger, and the jacket on a broad padded hanger, so the shoulders keep their shape.
• Store leather in a breathable cotton bag, never in plastic, which traps moisture.
• If the leather gets wet, blot it and let it dry at room temperature, well away from a radiator.
• Keep perfume and hairspray off the surface; dress first, then put the leather on.

How to wear Ulla Johnson leather

Lamb leather in these shapes is lighter than it looks, so the pieces work across more of the year than a heavy biker jacket. The pleats are the detail to build around: keep what sits above them close to the body and let the leather take the volume.

• The Nathalie with a fine knit tucked in and a heeled boot. The barrel leg needs a little height at the ankle, and a boot keeps the curve of the leg visible.
• The Monika with opaque black tights and a long-sleeved lace top, such as the Olivette from the same delivery. Our Ulla Johnson lace guide covers it.
• The Ames with a crisp cotton shirt and a loafer for the office, then a cami and sandals in warmer months.
• The Gigi over a silk slip dress, buttoned to the collar. Cropped leather over a long skirt is the most useful outfit here.

For more on the wider category, read our guides to leather skirts for women and how to style Ulla Johnson. If you want to compare labels, Khaite and Toteme both have leather at Coveti too.

Wearing leather around the world

In New York and the American Northeast, the Nathalie and the Gigi cover the cold, dry stretch from November into March, with a knit underneath. In California the Monika and the Ames are better suited to mild days and cool evenings. In London and much of northern Europe the main enemy is rain: lamb leather tolerates a shower, but carry an umbrella and let it dry slowly if it gets soaked. In southern Europe the cropped Gigi suits spring evenings once the coats come off.

In the Gulf, the cooler months from December to February are leather season, and the pieces suit air-conditioned interiors all year. The Nathalie, worn full length with a long-sleeved top, gives a covered outfit for dinners and gatherings, and the Gigi works over a long dress.

Ulla Johnson leather sizing

Ulla Johnson cuts in US sizes and Coveti lists the UK equivalent: a US 0 is a UK 4, a US 4 is a UK 8 and a US 6 is a UK 10. Knitwear, outerwear, leather jackets and the lace pieces run P to XL, with P listed as XS. The brand flags one piece in this drop as running small, the Liza Strapless Dress, so size up there and take your usual size elsewhere. The full charts are in our Ulla Johnson size guide. Leather gives only a little with wear, so if you sit between sizes on a high-waisted trouser like the Nathalie, choose by waist. The model on every product page is 5 ft 10 in, which helps you judge where the Ames lands above the knee.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulla Johnson leather real leather?

Yes. The Nathalie, Monika, Ames and Gigi are all 100% lamb leather in a nappa finish, according to the house.

How do you clean Ulla Johnson leather trousers?

The care label specifies professional leather dry cleaning only. Do not machine wash them, and let them dry naturally if they get wet.

What is a barrel-leg leather trouser?

It is a trouser with a curved leg that is fuller at the knee and narrower at the ankle. The Ulla Johnson Nathalie pairs that leg with a fitted high waist and front pleats.

What colours does the Ulla Johnson leather come in?

The Nathalie comes in Noir, Sienna and Solene, the Monika in Noir, Serpentine and Sienna, the Gigi in Noir and Serpentine, and the Ames in Noir.

Do Ulla Johnson leather trousers run true to size?

The brand gives no advice to size up on the leather pieces, so take your usual US size. Coveti lists the UK equivalent, so a US 6 is a UK 10.

What should I wear with leather trousers?

A fine knit tucked in and a heeled boot is the simplest outfit. A crisp shirt works for the office, and a lace top suits the evening.

Read next: Leather trousers for women, Ulla Johnson coats and jackets, Ulla Johnson size guide.

By Coveti Editorial. Updated 7 November 2026.