Trend of the week: The bomber jacket

THE INBETWEENER: There’s a rumour on the spring/summer grapevine. It would appear that the bomber jacket is making a timely redux – not that it’s ever gone away, says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION

The unisex style staple has remained constant since its inception as a de facto uniform for WW1 American pilots. 2016 sees an homage to the old school (khaki silk and steadfast leather) juxtaposed with updated incarnations from cinched womanly waists (Versace, anyone?) to quirky embroidery – think exotic birds, flowers and dragons.