Spring 2026 brings a refreshing cocktail of timeless classics and modern transitional jacket silhouettes. Here are 7 styles that we'll be seeing everywhere in the urban jungle - and the good news? Your new favorite piece may already be hiding in the depths of your closet.
Ah, spring. That wonderful time of year when you need a morning polar coat, and in the afternoon we would prefer to walk in short sleeves. The wardrobe is waking up from its winter sleep, and heavy wool coats are finally replaced by lighter layers. During this period, a jacket is not only a shield against the insidious wind, but also a central “statement” piece that defines your entire look.
This year's trends bring just the right amount of nostalgia mixed with functionality. And let's be honest: the fashion industry is not trying to sell us hot water this year. There will be no revolution. Many of these styles you already know, maybe you wore them in 2016 (or 1996), but the trick is how we wear them this year.
7 transitional jacket designs for spring 2026
1. Leather jacket: The biker went on a detox
A leather jacket with zippers and that mildly rebellious “don’t-tangle-me” attitude remains indispensable. But be warned: if you want to look rejuvenated and not like a biker gang member in a midlife crisis, forget about hard, austere black leather. This year, softer versions reign supreme.
How to wear it? Black is out, dark brown, chocolate and beige are in. These colors are softer on the skin and look more luxurious. Pair them with light dresses or pleated skirts for that “I just got up, but I look fantastic” look.
2. Suede and Brushed Leather: Quiet Luxury
If a leather jacket screams, a suede jacket whispers. Brushed leather models have a softer, more sophisticated feel and often resemble shirts (aka shackets). This is a piece that says, “Yes, I’ll drink a $6 coffee and I’m not complaining.”
Color palette: Warm earth tones – caramel, sand, and khaki – are in play. Perfect for business combinations where you want to maintain professionalism but add a touch of softness.
3. Oversized blazer: Your best friend
Blazers are like that friend who never lets you down. You can wear a slightly oversized jacket all year round, but this spring, free it from its office trappings.
Styling tip: Wear it casually – over a plain white T-shirt, with straight jeans and your favourite sneakers. If you’re feeling bold, choose models with accentuated shoulders (the 80s are calling and saying they’re cool again) or in soft pastel colours.
4. Short jackets: Optically lifting the figure
Shorter cuts that end just above the waist are the fashion equivalent of a good cup of coffee – they instantly lift you up. They accentuate the silhouette and are a genius solution for creating the illusion of infinitely long legs.
Why do they work? Because they fit perfectly with high-waisted pants or skirts. This trend looks youthful, dynamic and playful. Finally, a cut that doesn't hide, but celebrates the figure.
5. Bomber jacket: Top Gun, but for fashion week
The bomber jacket isn't going away, it's just grown up. Forget the puffy styles that make you look like the Michelin Man. This year's version is sophisticated, with a structured cut, a high collar and minimalist details.
Combination: Surprise. Instead of jeans, wear it with wide-leg trousers or a midi skirt and elegant ballerinas. The sporty-elegant contrast is the key to success.
6. Trench coat: Sherlock Holmes, but keep it fashionable
Although technically not a jacket, a trench coat is a spring must-have. If you don't have one, do you even live in the city? This season, we're saying goodbye to those that drag on the ground. Shorter styles ("car coat" length) are popular, allowing for easier movement and less tangling when getting into the car.
Colors: Beige remains a classic, but for those who dare more, there are light gray, olive, and sky blue. Fresh, clean, spring-like.
7. Sports windbreakers: Gorpcore for city streets
The line between mountain clothes and coffee shop clothes is finally blurred. Functionality is sexy. Lightweight windbreakers and anoraks are ideal for those unpredictable days when the weather can't decide what to do.
Key to style: Don't look like you're actually headed to Triglav. Contrast is essential! Wear a sporty windbreaker with elegant trousers or a simple dress. This is the nonchalant look that says: "I'm ready for anything, even a sudden downpour in the middle of shopping."
The common denominator of spring 2026? Balance.
Instead of blindly following extreme trends that last less time than your yogurt in the fridge, smart shopping is coming to the fore. Jackets This season's pieces are practical, easy to combine and timeless enough to wear in 2030.
City Magazine advice: Before you hit the stores, shop your own closet. You may already have the perfect jacket on your hanger – you just need to style it in a new way. After all, the most sustainable (and cheapest) jacket is the one you already own.
