If fashion has taught us anything recently, it’s that outerwear is no longer an afterthought — it’s the focal point. As fashion month unfolds in chillier parts of the world, showgoers are demonstrating the power of a great jacket to anchor an outfit. And as we prepare to enter winter here in Australia, the RUSSH team are taking note.

Of course, a jacket typically represents a more significant investment than other cold weather wardrobe essentials, which is why finding a piece that works hard for you is so important. Gone are the days of bundling up in a puffer jacket that, sure, might be warm, but makes you feel like the Michelin Man come to life. This season, the jacket is doing double duty: it has to be practical, yes, but it also needs personality. A buttery soft suede bomber that works wonders to up the ante of a classic jeans-and-tee combo, for example, or a cinched style with a shearling-trimmed collar and sleeves that becomes the focal point of a date night look.

Here at RUSSH, we're dubbing 2026 the year of the cool jacket. It's all about those pieces that you reach for not just because it’s cold, but because they make you feel put together the moment you step out the door. Investing in one versatile, standout jacket now means a season of effortless, layered looks that won’t just keep you warm, but keep your wardrobe feeling chic.

Shop our definitive edit of the coolest jackets we'll be reaching for, this season and beyond, below.

POSSE Wren Coat

KHAITE Pomero Jacket

REFORMATION Lennon Jacket

JIL SANDER Leather bomber jacket

MAISON ESSENTIELE Penny Lane Jacket

CAMILLA AND MARC Alonzo Denim Jacket

MIMCHIK Dev Jacket

FRIENDS WITH FRANK The Penelope Cropped Trench

LONGCHAMP Kimono Jacket

THE FRANKIE SHOP Hope Jacket

ST AGNI Fawn Minimal Jacket

BOTTEGA VENETA Intrecciato leather-trimmed cotton-twill jacket