Leather skirts are the biggest autumn/winter trend – these are the best ones to shop

Leather skirts are the biggest autumn/winter trend – these are the best ones to shop | Freelance Editor Published October 22, 2026 12:00pm We’re obsessing over this clothing trend. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Leather skirts have officially emerged as the new winter wardrobe staple, and this season they’re everywhere, from the high street to the catwalk. M&S even sent a wrap-style version down the runway at S/S 2027 London Fashion Week, proof that this isn’t just a passing fad but a design worth adding to your closet. However, they’re no longer limited to just restrictive pencil styles for the office – while there will always be a place for those, you can now enjoy a much wider variety. You can find them in croc-effect minis with matching jackets, fringed maxis to make a statement, and flattering wrap silhouettes, in autumnal colour palettes including chocolate brown, olive green, and deep burgundy. Some even have elasticated waistlines, belt loops and pockets. Budget is also flexible, thanks to the high street. While you can splurge on an investment, real leather piece, you can also discover faux designs with affordable price tags, with some as little as £25. And if you’re not sure how to style them, a crisp white shirt and heels are a reliable favourite, but they also wear well with knitwear, blazers, maxi coats and bodysuits. Whether you’re after an investment piece to wear for years or a budget buy to test the trend, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best leather skirts to shop right now, from M&S to Mango. The leather skirts we’re shopping for our autumn/winter wardrobes M&S Faux Leather Midi Wrap Skirt Hot off the M&S London Fashion Week S/S 27 runway is this wrap skirt in buttery-soft faux leather. Instead of a classic straight-up-and-down pencil shape, it features a wrap-front style that feels modern and elegant. No wonder it’s flying off the shelves. Buy Now for £38 Mango Straight Leather-Look Skirt Burgundy is a great alternative to black that’s just as easy to pair with crisp white shirts, blazers, gold jewellery, and other autumnal colours. This is a straight cut design with a slit up the side, so you won’t be restricted when walking or sitting, and it’s available in sizes six ot 26. Buy Now for £35.99 New Look Black Faux Leather Midi Pencil Skirt You can always rely on New Look for affordable takes on this season’s biggest trends. Case in point: this pencil skirt. Available in black or burgundy, it’s high-waisted and fully lined, with a tailored fit that easily updates your winter workwear wardrobe. Buy Now for £35.99 H&M Coated Skirt If you love the leather look, but don’t want the restrictive feel of a pencil style, this A-line design with an elasticated waist is the perfect compromise. Pair it with a black bodysuit for a sleek fit you can wear to the office and dinner out after. Buy Now for £32.99 French Connection Madeline Brown Faux Leather Midi Skirt Chocolate brown is the colour of autumn and winter, and this French Connection number uses it so well in this faux leather midi skirt. It has a smooth, glossy finish, a front split, a straight silhouette, and, if you can believe it, two side pockets. Buy Now for £99 River Island Brown Faux Leather Mini Skirt Leather skirts can also be found in mini styles – this one is available in petite and regular sizes. While it would look great with a chunky knit, you can also go for double trouble with the matching faux leather bomber jacket. Buy Now for £32 Jigsaw Nappa Leather Maxi Split Skirt This is undoubtedly a splurge, but unlike most of our roundup, it’s made from 100% real leather, which only gets better with age. An A-line skirt like this will stand the test of time, is always appropriate for the office and can be styled in an endless number of ways. Buy Now for £389 H&M Coated Pencil Skirt This bargain find combines two of the season’s biggest trends: leather skirts and croc-effect prints. It’s smart, sleek and budget-friendly – what’s not to love? Buy Now for £24.99 Mint Velvet Leather Pencil Skirt Not all leather skirts need to be in darker colour palettes. This one comes in a tan brown hue that will look super sleek with heeled suede boots and a cashmere knit. For less than £25, it looks a lot more expensive, especially when teamed with a crisp white shirt and pair of slingback heels. Buy Now for £199 ASOS DESIGN Tailored Faux Leather Pencil Skirt This olive croc-printed faux leather skirt ticks every stylish box for your autumn/winter wardrobe. It has a high-rise waist, belt loops and even pockets – functional and fashionable; we’re obsessed. Buy Now for £35 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: Frog buttons are the autumn fashion trend taking over the high street Arrow MORE: Fashion people are ditching sandals for loafers and these are the pairs worth buying Arrow MORE: Paisley knitwear is back in fashion and the high street is full of stylish finds Puzzles Newsletter Get your favourite puzzles when they are ready to play on the website sent directly to you every day and track your daily streak!