15 Best Moto Jackets for Women in 2024

Publish date: 2024-05-16

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The One With Contrast Stitching

By Malene Birger Beatrisse Leather Jacket

Beatrisse Leather Jacket

The One With Contrast Stitching

By Malene Birger Beatrisse Leather Jacket

From our favorites at By Malene Birger comes the Beatrisse moto jacket, shaped from buttery-soft, supple leather. With the belted waist, contrast stitching, and zipper sleeves, it becomes more than just a leather jacket. It’s an everyday statement piece.

Sizes: 4–16

Materials: 100% cow leather

An Affordable Oversize Option

COS Oversize Cropped Leather Jacket

Oversize Cropped Leather Jacket

An Affordable Oversize Option

COS Oversize Cropped Leather Jacket

You’ll find ample leather pieces in COS’s Autumn/Winter ’23 collection, but this one has become a favorite. Made from chrome-free hide, it’s cut into a cropped yet oversize silhouette and designed with modern tones—like a wide belt, silver hardware, and angled pockets.

Sizes: XXS–L

Materials: 100% leather. Lining: 100% viscose.

An Elongated Fit

Khaite The Hanson Leather Jacket

The Hanson Leather Jacket

An Elongated Fit

Khaite The Hanson Leather Jacket

You can always expect the best of the best from Khaite, and the New York–based label proves it again with the Hanson jacket—an elongated moto made from glossy lambskin with chrome zippers throughout.

Sizes: 0–12

Materials: 100% lambskin, lined in cupro twill

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The Classic One

Dissh Tori Black Leather Biker Jacket

Tori Black Leather Biker Jacket

The Classic One

Dissh Tori Black Leather Biker Jacket

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From the heavyweight feel to the non-stretch pure leather, it’s clear this moto jacket is an enduring winter classic. Wear yours with everything from denim and turtlenecks to maxi skirts and lug-sole boots.

Sizes: 2–12

Materials: 100% leather

A Chocolate Moto Jacket

Mango Pocket Leather Jacket

Pocket Leather Jacket

A Chocolate Moto Jacket

Mango Pocket Leather Jacket

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The heavy structure and standout details of this chocolate leather jacket from Mango go hand in hand with the personal style of influencer Jen Ceballos, who co-designed the piece. With a shirt-style collar, buttoned cuffs, and two side pockets, it’s both a traditional staple and a unique take to add to your rotation.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 100% bovine leather

A Moto With a Slim Fit

Maje Paris Leather Biker Jacket

Leather Biker Jacket

A Moto With a Slim Fit

Maje Paris Leather Biker Jacket

Maje is working to reduce its clothing’s environmental impact. In this moto jacket’s case, it helps support more responsible leather manufacturing via the Leather Working Group. As for the design? The slender silhouette is complemented by an asymmetrical zipper closure and a slightly angled hemline.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 100% lamb. Lining: 59% cotton, 41% polyester.

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The Distressed Moto

Stand Studio Icon Zip-Up Leather Jacket

Icon Zip-Up Leather Jacket

The Distressed Moto

Stand Studio Icon Zip-Up Leather Jacket

This jacket is constantly sold out, but we can totally understand why. From the faded effect and front buckle fastening to the low-rise belt that will skim right above your wool trousers, this piece pays homage to the past.

Sizes: XXS–L

Materials: Outer: 100% lambskin. Lining: 85% polyester, 15% viscose.

The Sporty Find

Simkhai Oslo Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Oslo Faux Leather Moto Jacket

The Sporty Find

Simkhai Oslo Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Sophisticated silhouettes with a sporty twist are Simkhai’s M.O., and you can see those elements in the Oslo jacket. Crafted from faux leather, it features contrast detailing along the sleeves and back.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: Polyurethane/polyester

A Structured Fit

Wilfred The Stunner Jacket

The Stunner Jacket

A Structured Fit

Wilfred The Stunner Jacket

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This faux leather jacket is so soft and weighty, you won’t even remember it’s not the real thing. In addition to this rich brown, it also comes in camel and black.

Sizes: 2XS–2XL

Materials: 100% polyurethane

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The One With the Shoulder Pads

The Namesake The Maud Extreme Jacket

The Maud Extreme Jacket

The One With the Shoulder Pads

The Namesake The Maud Extreme Jacket

I just discovered the Namesake a few weeks ago and quickly became obsessed with the brand’s RTW collections brimming with edgy yet demure pieces. Dramatic shoulder pads define its take on the moto jacket.

Sizes: 0–12

Materials: Nirvana lambskin leather

The One With Grained Leather

The Frankie Shop Chicago Oversize Biker Jacket

Chicago Oversize Biker Jacket

The One With Grained Leather

The Frankie Shop Chicago Oversize Biker Jacket

For autumn and even winter, the Chicago jacket is aptly named for its cozy oversize fit, which can be layered atop chunky knits. It features grainy leather and notched lapels.

Sizes: One size

Materials: 100% polyurethane

With a Brushed Finish

Holzweiler Joana Biker Jacket

Joana Biker Jacket

With a Brushed Finish

Holzweiler Joana Biker Jacket

The Joana jacket from Holzweiler will make you audibly gasp—it’s that striking. From the boxy fit to the brushed finish, it’s been crafted from a rich brown New Zealand leather. (And it’s ethically sourced.)

Sizes: XXS–XL

Materials: 100% cow leather

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A Moto With Shearling

Yves Salomon Merino Biker Jacket

Merino Biker Jacket

A Moto With Shearling

Yves Salomon Merino Biker Jacket

For a unique and singular look, Yves crafted this leather biker jacket with shearling merino on the collar and bottom edges, a lapel collar, and patch pockets. Fear not: It also has a layerable, oversize silhouette.

Sizes: 2–12

Materials: 100% lamb

The Favorite Designer Jacket

Acne Studios Leather Bomber Jacket

Leather Bomber Jacket

The Favorite Designer Jacket

Acne Studios Leather Bomber Jacket

I was lucky enough to borrow this bomber jacket from Acne for New York Fashion Week last year, and let me tell you—it’s worth the splurge. It’s cut from distressed leather with a pigmented treatment finish, and sports Acne’s debossed logo at the sleeve.

Sizes: 0–10

Materials: Shell: 100% cow leather. Rib: 45% acrylic, 45% wool, 10% elastane.

With a Funnel Neck

Mother The Count Chocula Faux Leather Jacket

The Count Chocula Faux Leather Jacket

With a Funnel Neck

Mother The Count Chocula Faux Leather Jacket

Modern biker jackets have some seriously cool details—just take a look at Mother’s and you’ll spot the contemporary twist. Crafted from brown faux leather, it’s styled with a cropped hemline, funnel neck, and snap cuffs for cinching.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 100% polyurethane

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Cortne Bonilla is freelance writer who occasionally dabbles in party reporting. When she’s not writing, you can find her vintage shopping, sipping iced lattes, reading on the train, and indulging in Pilates. 

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