There are certain fabrics that look more elegant than others. There’s nothing wrong with those who don’t – I love a sturdy leather jacket as much as the next person – but if you’re looking for sophistication and glamor, you may want to look into a few design directions others. Of all the materials on the market, none exudes elegance like heavy satin.

Jennifer Lawrence is aware of this simple fashion fact. How do I know this? Well, she just replaced her favorite leather blazer with a single-breasted ivory satin jacket and used it as a smart outer layer for a night out in Los Angeles at Zinqué, a French hotspot in West Hollywood. She wore the jacket – which had a wide collar and compact, enlarged, satin-covered buttons – over a simple white T-shirt and paired the duo with black trousers, The Row moccasins and gold wire-rimmed Celine sunglasses.

About Jennifer Lawrence: Celine Triomphe oval metal sunglasses ($580); The Row Lucca Leather Moccasins ($1190)

The No hard feelings The actress isn’t alone in her love of satin outerwear. Heavy satin has been making the runway rounds for a few seasons now, appearing back in September 2023 in Louis Vuitton’s Spring ’24 show in the form of various padded satin jackets in butter yellow and black. A season later, brands such as Khaite and Eenk presented the luxurious fabric in the form of blazers in different colors, which were combined with both skirts and trousers.

After strong seasons on the runway, satin outerwear has built a loyal following in fashion cities across Europe and the United States. French and Italian women turn to the elegant option when they want a dressier jacket than a leather or suede jacket. Think satin midi coats, trench coats, blazers and cropped jackets, all styled with a little black or formal skirt or more casual with vintage jeans or wide leg trousers.