Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice and you must be one of the faux leather jackets on the market right now. The badass artificial toppers in stores these days are giving us a major case of confusion; some are so good we can’t even tell 'em apart from their authentic counterparts. And that's a good thing.We found the best synthetic leather moto, trench, and bomber jackets that’ll have you pleased to be deceived, too. In case the word “faux” makes you wanna skip town, rest assured. The coats ahead have zilch in common with the cheap-looking fake finishes and materials of yore — except, of course, their prices. These pieces might not be the real deal, but with high-end detailing, quality construction, and bold design, they certainly look like it. So click on to scoop our picks. Shopping in a fool’s paradise has never been so appealing.
Whip this out to look instantly chic across all seasons.
Cheap Monday Viscious Pleather Jacket, $174, available at Cheap Monday.
Did someone say a faux moto for under $50?!
H&M Biker Jacket, $59.99 $39.99, available at H&M.
Skip the moto fit in favor of an aviator inspired jacket.
Mango Faux Shearling Appliqué Jacket, $99.99 $49.99, available at Mango.
Why not go for a faux fur collar, too?
Forever 21 Faux Fur Moto Jacket, $47.90 $33.99, available at Forever 21.
Faux fur and faux shearling? This is a trend win-win.
Members Only Sherpa Aviator Jacket, $149, available at Urban Outfitters.
Who says a cropped faux leather jacket is the only way to go? Try a trench coat option for a standout look.
Missguided Faux Leather Trench Coat Nude, $85 $42.50, available at Missguided.
Pick an oversized fit for a hint of edge.
Threadsence Big City Faux Suede Jacket, $94 $74.50, available at Threadsence.
A wear every day kind of piece.
Zara Faux Leather Jacket, $69.90, available at Zara.
Faux leather is better in tricolor.
Front Row Shop Color Block Shine PU Jacket, $69, available at Front Row Shop.
An oversized silhouette gives your classic faux leather jacket a more vintage feel.
Oak + Fort Jacket B39, $198 $164.52, available at Oak + Fort.
Metallic for when you're edgy, faux fur for when you're glam.
Opening Ceremony Faux Fur Reversible Coat, $695, available at Shopbop.
This longline coat is street style ready.
Chicnova Longline Faux Leather Coat with Full Lining, $53.70, available at Chicnova.
A dark shade of blue is a cool color switch-up from classic black.
MSGM Faux Leather Coat, $619.41 $309.70, available at Farfetch.
A boyfriend moto sans the boyfriend means never having to give it back.
Oak + Fort Jacket E61, $198, available at Oak + Fort.
This quilted biker jacket offers extra padding for colder weather.
Topshop Quilted Faux-Leather Biker, $90, available at Topshop.
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