Key fashion trends of the season: Men's leather jackets

Leather jacket, top, trousers and headband, all from a selection All by Lanvin 020 7434 3384 This season, invest in a leather jacket. Alber Elbaz and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver's collection wouldn't have been misplaced on the set of the Matrix. The key look was statement leather trenchcoats worn over layered techno fabric tops to create a street vibe Photographer: Jason Hetherington Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Grooming: Juliana Sergot Model: Ty at nevsmodels.co.uk Photograph: Jason Hetherington Jacket, £129 This military-style leather jacket looks great worn over layererd tops with a cotton scarf, trousers tucked into worn leather boots and an attitude. We think this is a great buy Northcoast from marksandspencers.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £765 This jacket is an investment piece for your wardrobe; an understated bomber jacket with leather panels. An alternative to the classic leather jacket, perfect over a checked shirt and jeans By Maison Martin Margiela 10 from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £945 We love this sporty leather bomber jacket. The double collar detail with a splash of colour makes this the perfect weekend jacket. Wear with jeans, old-school trainers and a fine knit From hoganworld.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £350 It takes years to get your leather jacket to look this worn in. It's cheating slightly, but why not? This jacket looks great over knitwear From allsaints.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £70 There are some fantastic imitation leathers on the high street and we love this one by Topman. The button detail gives this jacket a designer feel From topman.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £200 Toughen your spring look with a leather jacket. We love the detachable faux fur collar and ribbed shoulder detail. Wear over a T-shirt and black jeans ASOS Black from asos.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £175 This jacket is in the sale and we say it's a great buy. The worn leather look and double funnel collar create a cool silhouette. Wear with worn leather boots and vintage T-shirt From allsaints.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £838 Belstaff are best known for their expertise in leather, first making high technology wear for motorcyclists. So if you are going to invest in a classic leather jacket then look no further. This jacket will just get better with age By Belstaff from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR