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Shakira -

Shakira never seems to age, and nor does her style. The Colombian singer looked casual but chic in her jacket, jeans, and scarf combo back in 2006.

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Idris Elba -

The classic black jacket looks every bit as good on men as it does on women, as excellently demonstrated by Idris Elba. The actor was throwing some serious fashion punches with this 2012 look.

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Kristen Stewart -

Actress Kristen Stewart embodied the androgynous appeal of the style with this so-hip-it-hurts look in 2017.

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Bella Hadid -

Proving that the look is still bang on trend, model Bella Hadid wore this classic black number in 2021.

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Kendall Jenner -

Fellow model Kendall Jenner knows how to work a little black dress with a long black jacket. She effortlessly pulled off this look in 2020.

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Rita Ora -

Black jacket and dark glasses are an eternally cool combination. Showcasing her strong style credentials, singer Rita Ora looked sharp in this 2013 monochrome look.

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Reese Witherspoon -

Actress Reese Witherspoon added a pop of pink to brighten her jacket-and-jeans look. She looked set for rain or shine in this sunny 2016 outfit.

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Angelina Jolie -

Leather and faux-leather jackets don't have to be super-casual. Angelina Jolie worked a smart, sharp version of the look with this fitted jacket in 2010.

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Brad Pitt -

Jolie's former husband Brad Pitt is one of many male stars who frequently sports the timeless style. His trademark flat cap made this classic look very much his own in 2007.

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Johnny Depp -

A battered black jacket has long been part of Depp's signature style. In 1995, he epitomized the grunge look, even with immaculately-dressed supermodel Kate Moss on his arm.

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Kate Moss -

Kate Moss is no stranger to the leather look herself. And she knows the style can work just as well with a chic dress. She slayed this edgy look in 2009.

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Madonna -

Mega star Madonna made sure biker-style jackets were firmly on the fashion agenda in the 1980s. She wore this iconic look in the video for her 1986 single 'Papa Don't Preach.'

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Jennifer Aniston -

Jennifer Aniston can wear this style at least as well as former husband Brad Pitt. This jacket, jeans, scarf, and shades look is as fresh now as when she wore it in 2010.

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David Beckham -

For a lesson in how to wear the jacket with classic style, look no further than David Beckham. The British soccer superhero embraced the grandad collar for this slick all-black look in 2014.

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Kate Upton -

Model and actress Kate Upton knows how to do all-black with panache, too. Even her boots and accessories were dark as night for this 2015 daytime look.

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Penélope Cruz -

There's no reason not to play with the rules a little when it comes to this wardrobe staple. Penélope Cruz looked fabulous when she wore this fringed jacket in 2016.

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Kim Kardashian -

Kim Kardashian never misses a fashion trick, so it's no surprise that she's regularly seen in black leather. She kept it simple with this classic look in 2015.

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Whitney Houston -

Whitney Houston was a big fan of the leather jacket in the 1980s. She wore this look on stage at London's Wembley Arena in 1988.

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Beyoncé -

Speaking of legends, Beyoncé demonstrated her superstar chic side with this jacket-and-sparkly jeans combo in 2011.

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Emma Watson -

A leather or faux-leather jacket can give an edge to what would otherwise be a super-girly outfit. Emma Watson proved the point nicely with this look back in 2012.

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Taylor Swift -

Taylor Swift carries the look with aplomb, too. She rocked a classic black number over this dress in 2016.

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Rihanna -

Stars don't come much cooler than RiRi, and she's another big name often spotted sporting the style. The singer and beauty mogul looked cozy but oh-so-cool in this 2016 ensemble.

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Kate Bosworth -

Actress Kate Bosworth added a punkier edge to her laid-back look in 2015. The kitten heels were a nice touch, too.

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John Legend -

Singer John Legend is a major fan of the black jacket. On stage, on screen, and on the street, it's very much his trademark look. He was typically sharp in this 2018 outfit.

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Emma Roberts -

Actress Emma Roberts exemplified pared-down chic with this outfit in 2014. Her bright red lipstick transformed a simple look into an outfit ready for a night out.

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Nick Jonas -

Some celebs just seem born to wear these jackets, and Nick Jonas is a fine example. The singer is rarely seen without one, and it's no wonder–if your style ain't broke, don't fix it!

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Rosie Huntington-Whitely -

A real English rose, Huntington-Whitely always has her style on point. The model and actress channeled cowboy-chic with this top-to-toe black outfit in 2017.

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Tom Cruise -

Tom Cruise has been making a style statement with all-black outfits since the first 'Mission Impossible' movie back in 1996. The franchise is still going strong, and so is Cruise's look. He cut a cool figure while filming in 2017.

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Henry Winkler -

When it comes to looking cool in a leather jacket, one man reigns supreme. Not even Tom Cruise can hold a candle to Henry Winkler in the American sitcom 'Happy Days.' Throughout the show's 1974-1984 run, the leather jacket was all about the legend known as "The Fonz." 

Sources: (Vanity Fair)

See also: Celebs kitted out in knitwear

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