Workwear Jackets Literally Work All Year Round
The greatest gift that workwear gave us was its jackets. Hard-wearing canvas stacked with pockets was always going to resound with a function-in-demand market. In the same way that technical styles dominate much of the scene now, workwear jackets have always been unapologetically themselves and we’ve loved every bit of them.
From the OG chore coats to modern interpretations and luxury updates, workwear jackets come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, making them an extremely versatile addition to the wardrobe, too.
The best part is that classic workwear jackets basically work all year round. From the depths of winter (you might need to supplement them with a down layer) to warm summer evenings, it is the no-fuss top layer that you need on your side.
Scroll down to shop our favorite workwear jackets.
Stone Island COTTON NYLON TELA QUILTED-TC
This Stone Island jacket is so beautifully made that you probably won't want to do any actual work in it. Who are we kidding? You're not planning on using any tools anyway. Cut from a cotton-nylon canvas with a resin coating for wind and water-resistance, it's yet another perfect example of the brand's innovation. Primaloft padding offers a touch of insulation for chillier evenings, too.
Story mfg. Canvas Brown Wonky-Wear Sot Jacket
Story mfg.'s organic character is perhaps best illustrated in its 'Wonky Wear' pieces. These items feature imperfect seams to emphasize the human aspect of the construction process. Don't be fooled, though, it's not representative of the amount of care that fgoes into each item. This chore jacket is handmade from incredible pure organic cotton.
sacai Colorblock Zip Jacket
Part bomber jacket, part chore jacket, the sacai Colorblock Zip Jacket embodies the label's ability to mesh disparate styles into one cohesive design. The lighter beige elements have been borrowed from a workwear jacket while khaki sections are taken from a bomber jacket, but the overall effect is one of total originality.
CARHARTT WIP OG Corduroy-Trimmed Chore Jacket
If you're in the market for a stylish workwear jacket that you can actual do some work in (we know you're not) then there is no better place to look than Carhartt WIP. Retaining all the hard-wearing DNA of its forebears, the OG Chore Jacket is basically indestructible.
Junya Watanabe MAN Oxford Leather Jacket
Junya Watanabe's ability to bring novelty to time-tested designs is peerless. Here, the designer updates the chore jacket with a padded silhouette and subtle leather patches for a flash of full-grain texture to the chest and hip.
Barbour Ambleside Checked Waxed-Cotton Jacket
Barbour's waxed jackets are some of the most timeless on the market. The Ambleside silhouette gets a welcome update with a soft blue tartan for 2026. Corduroy trims and big, practical pockets nod to the long brand heritage.
Reese Cooper Taupe Cotton Herringbone Work Jacket
Informed by the outdoors, Reese Cooper's take on style treads the line between luxury fashion and specialist outdoor gear. Here, the high-end canvas construction features a tonal herringbone texture that brings the piece alive on close inspection.
A.P.C. Indigo Kerlouan Denim Jacket
Parisian denim specialist A.P.C. never ventures too far outside of its wheelhouse. Why would it, when it does things like this raw denim chore coat so well?
Stone Island Micro Twill Utility Blazer
Cut from soft micro twill, the Stone Island Utility Blazer is an incredibly useful styling tool during spring and summer. Layer up on cool days, or carry it as a lightweight top layer for a warm summer evening.
WTAPS Modular 01 Jacket
Japanese label WTAPS looks to military design for inspiration and it's on full shoe with the Modular 01 Jacket. Featuring a range of big pockets across the front of the jacket, this piece saves you from needing to carry a pesky bag.
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