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The utilitarian trend: 14 of the best workwear jackets to buy

By Amelie Langenskiöld

The fashion world has spoken and the new ‘It’-outerwear has arrived: the workwear jacket. Below, Vogue Scandinavia selects the best to invest in now

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While a boxy jacket with pockets aplenty never really went out of style, one can arguably pinpoint the catalyst for the latest trending moment as Prada's spring/summer '24 runway, where model after model wore perfectly distressed outerwear trimmed with leather and corduroy collars. The movement was bolstered by the frequent appearance of the utilitarian style on street stylers too. Ever since then, the workwear jacket has been steadily rising on our wish lists – and we can now comfortably name is the most south-after outerwear for the season.

Vogue Scandinavia's top tip when investing in your own utilitarian style jacket? Opt for an oversized fit, allowing for a hoodie or sweater to be worn underneath. And don't be afraid to take to the menswear sections when looking for your one true match.

Below, our curated edit of 14 of the best workwear jackets to tap the trend now.

Photo: Phil Oh

Photo: Phil Oh

Photo: Phil Oh

Photo: Phil Oh


Workwear jackets to buy now

Canvas jacket

Prada

SHOP NOWEUR 3700
Logo-patch cotton bomber jacket

Miu Miu

SHOP NOWEUR 2600
Duck canvas chore jacket

Dickies

SHOP NOWEUR 54
Corduroy collar bomber jacket

Monki

SHOP NOWEUR 70
Canvas zip jacket

Arket

SHOP NOWEUR 149
Michigan coat

Carhartt

SHOP NOWEUR 210
Utility short blouson jacket

Uniqlo

SHOP NOWEUR 89
Belle washed canvas jacket

Weekday

SHOP NOWEUR 99
Fleur suede-trimmed coated-canvas jacket

Fortela

SHOP NOWEUR 1000
Corduroy-collar denim jacket

Studio Tomboy

SHOP NOWEUR 305
Frank oversized corduroy-trimmed cotton jacket

The Row

SHOP NOWEUR 3130
Faux shearling-trimmed padded distressed denim jacket

Acne Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 420
Logo-embroidered corduroy bomber jacket

Chocoolate

SHOP NOWEUR 201
Billy jacket

Brixtol Textiles

SHOP NOWEUR 350