Every year, I spend most of my December and January in Europe, basking in the trends firsthand thanks to the incredible people-watching. Whether it’s on-the-go Spanish women in Madrid or chic, stylish Parisians sipping their morning coffee, the women across the pond deliver plenty of style without even realizing it. On this season’s agenda, you ask? A well-made, impressive shearling aviator jacket.
Aviator jackets—and double-faced sherpa and shearling-lined jackets, in general—proved to be one of the biggest jacket trends of last year. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon based on my hard-found, calculated research. (Read: sneaky street style pictures of women I saw during my travels.)
They’re the perfect no-fuss adornment to an already great outfit, and, for most European women leading their busy, metropolitan lives, the jacket style seemed to be a go-to choice as we ended 2023 and entered 2024.
Below, browse plenty of outfit inspiration from the sources and shop for the best aviator jackets to start the year strong. Trust me, you won’t want to scroll away.