Luxury fashion and hiking don’t often go hand in hand. Yes, we’ve seen the rise of chunky, all-terrain boots, snoods and even the occasional technical layer, but shell jackets take the outdoorsy trend one step further—and keen fashion fans already appear to be lining up to shop them.
What sparked the revival of the 80s style staple? You ask. Well, Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Charli XCX and Anja Rubik wearing them to the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 26 show was a particularly strong celeb-backed catalyst. As was the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 25 catwalk that paired the shell jackets with preppy skirts, fingerless gloves, and leg warmers. A look that was swiftly copied by many a show attendee this time last year.
