The Sporty Jacket Has Serious Runway Cred—5 Ways to Wear It This Spring
Outerwear trends are abundant in the fashion world. Used as an outfit anchor or a forgiving veneer, the right jacket effortlessly communicates a sartorial point of view, pushing your look in a desired direction. No wonder we find ourselves collecting so many! The inspiration for fashion’s latest outerwear obsession, however, is somewhat unexpected—or perhaps, not at all. Many of the jackets seen on the spring/summer 2026 runways seemed to be ripped straight from the world of sports. Windbreakers, anoraks, soft shells, and zip-ups were everywhere, poised to dominate 2026.
Vogue’s Favorite Sporty Jackets:
The Sporty Zip
Lioness Shoreline windbreaker jacket
The Oversized Fit
Cos technical hooded parka jacket
The Under-$100 Find
Uniqlo windproof stand blouson
In Milan, it was game on for the sporty staples. Prada, a longtime innovator when it comes to nylon, showed athletic shapes in the material. While in Paris, Loewe showed windbreakers in a Jenga stack of color. The trend was on display in New York too, where brands like Attersee, Staud, and newcomer Lii Studio showed swishy shapes in a range of hues, from classic navy to rich burgundy. (A guide on how to recreate our favorite sports-inspired looks from the season can be found here.)
What we love about the sporty jackets trend is the combination of practical functionality and stylish versatility. When worn with tailoring or a feminine skirt, a windbreaker or anorak adds a level of in-the-know contrast, but these pieces will look just as cool in your off-duty ensembles. And they’re available at a range of prices—you’ll find great options at activewear giants like Nike and Lululemon, alongside the designer buys that reimagine classic silhouettes in luxurious fits and fabrics. Discover an edit of our favorite finds—and how to wear them, below.
Photo: Courtesy of Prada
Yellow Card
At Prada, an oversized, saturated nylon snap jacket plays off of neutral separates in preppy shapes.
Prada
Re-Nylon blouson jacket
Banana Republic
hourglass shirt
Dunst
Pleats long skirt
Aeyde
Camila slingback kitten heel pumps
Photo: Courtesy of Staud
Opposites Attract
A study in contrast at Staud, where an anorak and striped button-up toughen up a frilly skirt.
Leset
Elle windbreaker
Maria McManus
striped shirt
Staud
Sonoma skirt
St. Agni
Lattice woven ballet flats
Photo: Courtesy of Attersee
Playful Proportions
An oversized maroon pullover pairs well with a dusty pink shirt and classic trousers. Keeping it in the same color family makes it feel extra intentional.
Cos
technical hooded parka jacket
Toteme
wide sleeve button-up shirt
Theory
pleated high rise wide leg pants
Adidas Originals
x Song for the Mute Adizero PR sneakers
Photo: Courtesy of Lii Studio
Penciled In
At Lii Studio, layered nylon jackets top sleek pencil skirts and heels for subversive take on an otherwise prim silhouette.
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stand-collar drawstring jacket
Zara
Supima long sleeve T-shirt
J.Crew
trouser pencil skirt
Jude
Kiss leather pumps
Photo: Courtesy of Loewe
Pop Goes the Collar
Loewe was all about layering too, seen here in the form of stacked anoraks with flashes of bold color.
Loewe
hooded jacket
On
All-Day half-zip sweater
Kallmeyer
Wynn striped T-shirt
Stouls
Benny straight-leg pants
Shop more sporty jackets:
Saint Laurent
Cassandre windbreaker
Uniqlo
windproof stand blouson
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