New Yorkers *love* to talk about how there are only a few weeks a year when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold. Fall and spring here are almost comically fleeting. If you blink (or are out of town the wrong weekend), you might miss it entirely. There’s a very good chance that your perfect, light jacket from last fall didn’t get enough of a chance to shine—and given how much of the fashion industry resides here, I suspect this is at least partly responsible for the rich-looking spring trend that’s bubbling up (again) in the spring wardrobes of It girls and fashion editors on both coasts.
Late last year, barn jackets quickly became one of fall’s most coveted items. From Kate Middleton–approved OG Barbour styles to modern takes from J. Crew and Mango that kept selling out, we just couldn’t get enough of these highly wearable utility jackets with typically corduroy collars. For spring 2025, the contrast collar is back with a vengeance, and in a slew of more elegant materials like suede, velvet, and vegan leather, which give a luxe touch to polished and relaxed silhouettes alike. Chic denim overshirts? Cropped jackets? Yes and yes. If you’re someone who lives their best life on a 50-degree day, here are a whole bunch of chic options you can thrive in this season.
Zara
Combination 100% Suede Leather Jacket
You know this suede option from Zara is going to sell out in a flash.
Reformation
Archer Denim Jacket
Dark denim always feels casually expensive.
Apparis
Clive Denim Workwear Jacket
This time with a cozy collar.
Toteme
Corduroy-Trimmed Coated-Canvas Jacket
I’m not hear to argue with Toteme’s spring jacket offering.
Mango
Cotton Jacket With Contrasting Collar
An under-$150 Mango jacket so good…
Mango
Cotton Jacket With Contrasting Collar
…that it deserves to be seen in both colorways.
Dôen
Pascual Corduroy-Trimmed Cotton Jacket
Zara
Contrast Collar Jacket
Zara
Water Repellent Quilted Jacket
Such an ultra-light quilt that it’s almost more of a shirt than a jacket.
Reformation
Lila Linen Jacket
Here for everything in a buttery yellow.
Mango
Denim Parka With Contrasting Collar
Mango, as always, doing the most.
Pixie Market
Faux Leather Collar Barn Jacket
A faux-leather collar brings a little polish to this chill look.
Sandro
Denim Jacket With Leather Collar
Reformation
Archer Denim Jacket
More good things ahead from Ref.
Pilcro
Cropped Workwear Jacket
This gingham is as ready for spring as I am.
AG
Jo Denim Zip-Front Cropped Chore Jacket
The combo of pieces in this outfit is peak spring in New York.
We the Free
Lemon Denim Jacket
Sandro Paris
Checkered Coat With Velvet Collar
This velvet collar is lush.
Rag & Bone
Nonie Cotton Jacket
So easy with your favorite jeans.
The Frankie Shop
Stevan Contrast Collar Cargo Jacket
If The Frankie Shop isn’t doing it, is it even a trend?
H&M
Coated-Collar Twill Jacket
Sandro
Denim Jacket With Studs
Scotch & Soda
Embroidered Workwear Jacket
Florals? For spring? Of course.
Barbour
Anise Corduroy-Trimmed Cropped Quilted Shell Jacket
It just wouldn’t be a contract collar jacket story without some Barbour.
Maje
Cotton Coat With Leather Collar
Stella McCartney
Corduroy-Trimmed Washed Organic Cotton-Canvas Jacket
But if you’re in the mood to splurge, may I humbly suggest this?
& Other Stories
Contrast Collar Jacquard Jacket
Breaking up the print just a little feels right.
Mango
Corduroy Collar Denim Jacket
I really like the contrast against a faded black denim.
We the Free
Denim Barn Coat
This mustardy hue is doing it for me.
Barbour
Catlin Showerproof Jacket
Zara
Contrast Collar Jacket
Pink is going to be impossible to avoid this season.
Vince
Suede Collar Stretch Cotton Utility Jacket
Veronica Beard
Arlen Dickey Coat
Clearly the final word in collars.
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