Wrapped in Autumn: The Suede Obsession

Every fall, there is one texture that calls to me louder than the rest. Not wool, not tweed, not cashmere—though I love them all—but suede. Suede is the season translated into fabric. It’s the quiet hush of leaves beneath your boots, the golden haze of late-afternoon light, the rich scent of cinnamon steeping in tea. Slip into suede and you don’t just dress for autumn—you become part of it.

The Magic of Suede Tones

What makes suede so irresistible are its shades: honey, caramel, chestnut, olive, chocolate, burgundy. Each one melts into fall’s natural palette like they were born together. Unlike polished leather, suede doesn’t shout. It hums softly, like velvet dusk. It’s warm without trying, luxurious without being loud.

The Pieces I’m Loving This Season

• The Suede Trench: An elegant suede trench—like Massimo Dutti’s double-breasted chocolate trench—is the kind of piece that makes you feel cinematic. Pair it with cream wide-leg trousers, a soft silk blouse, and slingback heels for a Parisian café moment. If you want something more timeless, Toteme’s camel suede coat is an heirloom investment: a coat that only becomes more beautiful with each autumn.

• The Suede Skirt: A suede skirt is fall embodied. I adore Sézane’s Alina mini in tan suede—wear it with black opaque tights, loafers, and a slouchy knit for that effortless French-girl charm. For a more daring mood, Mango’s burgundy A-line suede skirt pairs beautifully with a fitted turtleneck in ivory and knee-high boots.

• The Suede Boots: Boots in suede are the closest thing to poetry you can wear on your feet. Isabel Marant’s Deyissa suede boots are the dream—slouchy, bohemian, endlessly chic. But for something accessible, Zara’s mid-heel taupe suede ankle boots are versatile enough to carry you from morning coffee runs to evening dinners. Imagine them peeking out under flowy midi dresses or grounding tailored trousers.

• The Suede Bag: If you want to tiptoe into suede, start with a bag. Celine’s Tabou shoulder bag in caramel suede feels like butter in your hands and will age like fine wine. At a gentler price point, & Other Stories’ suede crescent bag offers that same richness and texture for everyday wear.

• The Suede Belt: Sometimes the smallest detail makes the biggest statement. Wrap Alaïa’s wide suede corset belt (or Mango’s more affordable tan version) over a knit dress, and suddenly a simple outfit becomes sculpted and striking.

Affordable Chic — and the Viral Zara Jackets

This fall, Zara has truly stolen the spotlight with jackets that look far more luxurious than their price tags suggest.

• Zara Suede Effect Bomber Jacket (~$100) — This oversized bomber has gone viral for its designer-like cut and rich suede effect finish. It’s relaxed but sharp, and pairs beautifully with denim or midi skirts. Shop it here.

• Zara Boxy Suede Leather Jacket (~$169) — A boxy silhouette that feels straight off the runway, trending heavily across social media and fashion editorials. Style it with straight-leg jeans and brown boots for a look that echoes the season’s brown-and-denim revival. Shop it here.

• Zara Mid-Heel Taupe Suede Boots (~$119) — The easiest entry point into suede this season. They ground floaty dresses or cropped trousers with quiet elegance.

How to Style Suede This Season

• Pair a suede trench with wide-leg trousers and a silk blouse for a chic day-to-night look.

• Let suede ankle boots ground your floaty fall dresses.

• A suede belt over knitwear creates a waistline and adds dimension to cozy layers.

• If you’re hesitant, start small—suede bags or gloves are an easy gateway into the texture.

A Final Thought

Suede is more than a trend—it’s a seasonal ritual. Wearing it feels like stepping into the rhythm of autumn itself: warm, tactile, grounded. Whether you’re slipping into an investment coat or a Zara skirt, it’s a way of carrying the season with you.

This fall, I say: let suede be your second skin.