Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: Here's Proof Why Bomber Jackets Are A Wardrobe Mainstay

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of </em><a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Metro.Style</em></a><em>&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points.</em></div><div><em><br/></em></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768979794483BANNER.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Metro Luxe &amp; Less: Bomber Jackets by Carla Buyo"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Luxe &amp; Less: Bomber Jackets</span></span></span></div><p>Fashion’s relationship with nostalgia is rarely accidental. As <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2026/1/16/2016-fashion-trends-worth-revisiting-this-2026-1700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2016-era trends</a> continue to resurface, the <strong>bomber jacket </strong>has quietly reclaimed its place in the modern wardrobe. Once a street-style staple and off-duty uniform, the bomber’s return feels right with the times. This year’s iterations is attuned to how we dress now.</p><div><br/></div><p>The bomber jacket’s resurgence is anchored in evolution. Enter Bomber Jacket 2.0: slightly cropped, still padded, and rendered in high-shine satin, supple leather, or technical nylon. The proportions are key—shorter hems balance high-waisted trousers and fluid skirts, while softened shoulders replace the oversized excess of the past decade. </p><div><br/></div><p>Its appeal lies in versatility. The bomber jacket tempers hyper-feminine pieces, sharpens casual denim, and adds dimension to minimalist dressing. Styling today is about contrast! Pair the bomber with fluid tailoring, slip dresses, or elevated basics rather than leaning fully into its utilitarian roots.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Taking Flight</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768979920462justjared_1768579757_3811445714535397535_193255319.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @justjared on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Rihanna </strong>delivered a masterclass in modern nostalgia at <strong>A$AP Rocky</strong>’s <em>Don’t Be Dumb</em> album release party. She paired a lace-trimmed satin dress with strappy heels and a cropped satin bomber jacket—the exact silhouette fashion has been inching toward. The look felt unmistakably 2016-coded without being dated.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768979964544lofficielibiza_1768468139_3810509398242838608_51726243675.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @givenchy on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Gwyneth Paltrow </strong>offered a contrasting, equally compelling take in an off-the-runway piece from Givenchy’s Spring 2026 collection. Her camel-colored leather bomber, styled with classic denim, underscored the jacket’s ability to read timeless when executed in luxurious materials. Meanwhile, <strong>Anne Curtis</strong> proved the bomber never truly left the fashion conversation, wearing a modern Louis Vuitton interpretation in Paris last year—evidence that the style had merely been flying under the radar, waiting for its next ascent.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768979992945fanneatics__1760014610_3739596053117244363_203281708.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @anncurtissmith on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.ysl.com/en-en/pr/bomber-jacket-in-shiny-nylon-845439YZ9BV2520.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Find: Saint Laurent Bomber Jacket in Shiny Nylon</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768980026963LUXE PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Saint Laurent  Shiny Nylon Bomber Jacket | P148,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Saint Laurent’s Shiny Nylon Bomber Jacket distills the trend to its most refined form. Crafted from recycled polyamide, the padded jacket features drop shoulders and rib-knit trims that nod to classic bomber codes while maintaining a polished edge. The high-shine finish elevates it beyond casual wear, making it a natural companion to evening silhouettes.</p><div><br/></div><p>Style it over a silk slip dress or tailored wool trousers to play with texture and proportion. For daytime, it pairs effortlessly with straight-leg denim and a sharp ankle boos.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www2.hm.com/en_ph/productpage.1311039001.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Alternative: H&amp;M Padded Nylon Bomber Jacket</strong></a></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768980068382LESS PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">H&amp;M Padded Nylon Bomber Jacket | P2,990</span></span></span></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>H&amp;M’s Padded Nylon Bomber Jacket offers a practical yet stylish entry point into the trend. Lightly padded and fully lined, it features a ribbed stand-up collar, front zipper, and wide ribbing at the cuffs and hem for structure. Functional details like the diagonal welt pockets with snap fasteners, a zippered sleeve pocket, and multiple inner pockets, add utility without overwhelming the design. </p><div><br/></div><p>This version excels in everyday styling: throw it over a white tank and tailored trousers, or layer it with a knit dress and loafers for an understated city look. </p>

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Metro Luxe & Less: Here's Proof Why Bomber Jackets Are A Wardrobe Mainstay

Carla Buyo

Published January 21, 2026 04:00 PM PHT

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Updated January 21, 2026 04:18 PM PHT

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