Nigella Lawson gives classic denim jackets an autumn refresh with this chic leopard print style
Her bold take on the classic denim jacket is sure to update every autumn look
Denim jackets are a staple layer for autumn, offering just the right amount of warmth. And Nigella Lawson’s bold leopard print iteration is the update to the timeless design that we did not know we needed.
For this week’s episode of Bake Off, she wore Sosandar’s leopard print jacket, which uses the timeless animal spots to inject the classic with a timely update. Eye-catching, but still sophisticated and very wearable thanks to the neutral tones of the print, it’s the statement piece you want on hand to boost autumn outfit ideas.
While her Sosandar jacket is nearly sold out online, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite styles that take inspiration from her look, so you can add this big cat design to smart casual outfits.
While this Sézane jacket is cut to a longer, more relaxed shape than Nigella's, it is equally wearable, eye-catching and versatile. If you prefer to wear more oversized knits and jumpers in the autumn, this style might fit better into your wardrobe than Nigella's cropped style, as it lends itself to easy layering.
Levi's Trucker Jackets are a classic denim staple and have been for the brand since 1967. The timeless style gets a fresh update thanks to this leopard print design. The dark tones make for easy styling, and will help add a new season spin to casual outfits.
Funnel-neck jackets and high-collar outerwear are a major trend, which is good news as they also offer practicality in autumn weather. The cut adds a modern spin to this leopard print jacket, which will pep up jeans and relaxed tailoring.
This classic denim jacket is cut with a relaxed, straight fit and is slightly cropped for a boxy finish that lends itself well to layering. It boasts a bold leopard pattern, though it has a slightly washed finish for a softer, though no less statement-making, style.
For a bold look, why not try pairing this denim jacket with its matching high-waisted slim-leg leopard print twill trousers by Klass.? A statement on its own, this takes double denim to a whole new level.
The corduroy collar adds a subtle sophistication to this denim jacket, which is made from a 'non-stretch, structured heavyweight fabric' for a luxe and cosy feel in the cold.
To ground the pattern and highlight the black leopard spots in its print, Nigella styled her denim jacket with a simple black top and a pair of black skinny jeans. This really let the jacket stand out and showed how easy it is to pep up an all-black ensemble with one statement-making style.
It’s a trick you can use for any occasion too, opting for a monochrome look of tailored trousers and a button-up, or leggings and one of your best wool jumpers, or jeans and a blouse – keep everything sleek in black, while a bold jacket does all the work.
Leopard print, despite its bold print is considered a neutral. Yes, it’s busy. Yes, it’s bold. But you can wear it with any colour, and its browns, beiges and black can complement even the brightest reds that are dominating autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2026. So don’t think that the only option is to tone leopard print down with black; it really does work with colour too.
