Arguably, no one can convince me to buy into a trend more than Chloé Sevigny, the Monsters actress who's 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 Miu Miu shows and shows for other brands.) She 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 sure-fire sign that it'll become a big success.
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On Chloé 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 at the time, garnered more buzz for its scarf-like leather outerwear. 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 similarly waist-defining silhouettes in recent seasons, including Anthony Vacarello 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.
Shop Sevigny's exact jacket in black:
phoebe philo
Padded Jacket with Gathered Waist
Shop more cinch-waist jackets:
EAVES
Mendoza Leather Jacket
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.
COS
Waisted Leather Trucker Jacket
This leather jacket with a cinched panel in the back to create a waisted 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.
The Frankie Shop
Merano Cargo Jacket
Go the non-leather route with this forest-green cargo option from the Frankie Shop.
MOTHER
The Carry All Parka
MOTHER isn't just great at making denim. Don't sleep on the brand's outerwear.
CHLOÉ
Belted Leather Jacket
Chloé is on top of every trend right now, including this rising cinch-waist jacket fad.
A.L.C.
Nolan Hooded Faux Leather Coat
This A.L.C. version would look so sleek with a maxi satin slip dress in ivory or even just black.
NOUR HAMMOUR
Zakary Jacket
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.
rag & bone
Monica Faux Leather Jacket
The shine on this is very appealing.
THE ROW
Pierrick Belted Cotton-Poplin Jacket
You can easily dress this khaki-colored jacket up or down.
For a sportier option, go with this Wardrobe.NYC parka.
phoebe philo
Utility Dropped Waist Jacket
Phoebe Philo never fails to amaze me.
Helsa
Tech Gabardine Zip Jacket
KHAITE
Dolores Belted Leather Jacket
Shop more It jackets for 2025:
NOUR HAMMOUR
Tate Suede Trench Coat
I swear, everywhere I look, I find someone stylish wearing a suede trench coat.
By Malene Birger
Rowani Lamb Leather Jacket
The maxi version of this calf-hair coat already sold out, but this cropped alt is still very much available.
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Viper Oversized Leather Jacket
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Leather-Trimmed Faux Fur Coat
This faux-fur coat looks oh so real.
Massimo Dutti
Nappa Leather Textured Jacket
Massimo Dutti is killing it this year when it comes to leather outerwear.
POLO RALPH LAUREN
Embroidered Suede Jacket
A suede bomber? Say less.
TOTEME
Organic Cotton and Silk-Blend Trench Coat
This sale find won't stay in stock for a long.
By Malene Birger
Dalimas Wool Coat
I actually own this cape coat in a luxurious camel color and get so many compliments on it.
VERONICA DE PIANTE
Charlotte Double-Breasted Calf Hair Trench Coat
This color is so unexpected and gorgeous.
Veda
Ashland Leather Trench
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.
THE ROW
Avio Cotton-Poplin Trench Coat
I've been eyeing this gray trench from The Row for so long.
Hailey Bieber's Wardrobe.NYC coat is a forever wishlist item.
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