No matter how quickly fashion trends shift, some pieces remain timeless. They return season after season in every collection and never lose their relevance or allure. One of these wardrobe essentials is the leather jacket.

Legend has it that the very first leather jacket did not originate in the lavish studios of fashion designers, but on the battlefield. The era was harsh – the early 20th century, when global wars plunged the world into chaos. During the First World War, military pilots faced the urgent need for protection against the unbearable cold at high altitudes. Standard uniforms failed to keep them warm enough, and so the leather jacket came to their rescue.

Ivana Essl demonstrates how to style this piece for the autumn season. The Austrian model pairs a leather bomber jacket with Loewe’s trendy Aladdin trousers and hyper-realistic ballerina flats designed with toe details.

To complete the look – a Hermes bag and sunglasses.

This autumn ensemble by Ivana Essl is undoubtedly among our favourites. A style note worth taking!

Photo: Instagram @i.amivana