Arguably, no one can convince me to buy into a trend more than Monsters actress Chloë Sevigny, who has been doling out outfit inspiration since the mid-1990s when she made her film debut at 19 in Kids. In 1995, when the movie came out, she walked in Miuccia Prada's S/S 96 runway show for Miu Miu. (She's actually walked in a couple of shows for Miu Miu and other brands.) Sevigny also wore a custom Glenn Martens wedding dress, adding a Loewe minidress and Mugler catsuit to the weekend's outfit lineup. Suffice it to say, she knows what she's doing in the dressing department, and recently, she gave the go-ahead on a new trend—a surefire sign that it'll become a big success.
On Chloë Sevigny: Phoebe Philo Padded Jacket With Gathered Waist ($9200) and Square-Toe Pump 90 ($1900)
For the Los Angeles premiere of Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story back in September, Sevigny and her longtime stylist Haley Wollens went with a burgundy Phoebe Philo look that was mostly made up of just a cinch-waist leather jacket worn as a dress and square-toe pumps. The coat portion of the outfit was part of Philo's debut collection for her namesake brand, which garnered more buzz for its scarf-like leather outerwear at the time. In 2025, though, it's all about this fresher-feeling, 1980s-inspired nipped-in alternative.
Though Philo's jacket is the one I most associate with the trend, more designers have introduced similar waist-defining silhouettes in recent seasons, including Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent, Chemena Kamali for Chloé, and Catherine Holstein for Khaite. I've also spotted styles by COS (this one's selling out shockingly quickly for obvious reasons), Eaves, The Frankie Shop, and Nour Hammour. This increase in options has led to many chic sightings, including one on supermodel Paloma Elsesser's Instagram, where she wore a belted leather jacket with white stirrup leggings, pumps, and '80s earrings.
Get ahead of 2025's coolest jacket trend by snagging one for your own new-year wardrobe below.
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Eaves is one of the most elite and under-the-radar brands for leather outerwear right now. It always crafts the latest trends, and the prices are far from outlandish.
This leather jacket with a panel in the back to create a cinched-waist look is selling out very quickly.
When it comes to leather outerwear, you can't go wrong with Saint Laurent. The French fashion house is doing the most in this category, and it's paying off big time.
Go the non-leather route with this forest-green cargo option from The Frankie Shop.
Mother isn't just great at making denim. Don't sleep on the brand's outerwear.
Chloé is on top of every trend right now, including this rising cinched-jacket fad.
This A.L.C. version would look so sleek with a maxi satin slip dress in ivory or even just black.
Nour Hammour is making some of the chicest coats and jackets on the market right now.
If you can, say yes to this Saint Laurent belted jacket. It's a work of art.
The shine on this is very appealing.
You can easily dress this khaki-colored jacket up or down.
For a sportier option, go with this Wardrobe.NYC parka.
Phoebe Philo never fails to amaze me.
A great affordable pick.
Wow. Talk about elegant.
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Everywhere I look, I find someone stylish wearing a suede trench coat.
The maxi version of this calf-hair coat already sold out, but this cropped alt is still very much available.
You know you want a leather bomber jacket. We all do.
This faux-fur coat looks oh so real.
Massimo Dutti is killing it this year when it comes to leather outerwear.
A suede bomber? Say less.
This sale find won't stay in stock for long.
I actually own this cape coat in luxurious camel and get so many compliments on it.
This color is so unexpected and gorgeous.
Burgundy and suede? It doesn't get much better than that.
A Barbour waxed-cotton barn jacket is a must if you want a well-rounded closet.
I've been eyeing this gray trench from The Row for so long.
Hailey Bieber's Wardrobe.NYC coat is a forever wish-list item.
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