As the chill factor rises, turn up the stylometer and invest in a foolproof fall staple – the cropped biker jacket.

Seen on the runways of designers such as  Alexander Wang, Phi and Blumarine, the cropped jacket is a trendy twist on last season’s biker jacket. Featuring a creative edge  and touch of femininity, the cropped biker jacket allows a chic transition into fall with versatility being its modus operandi.

Christopher Kane’s leather jacket trimmed with sheepskin will appeal to urban warriors waging war against the cold. Alternatively, pair Doma’s washed-leather jacket with a mini dress and boots for a killer femme fatale look. Want to add an industrial edge to a feminine ensemble? Phi’s wool and cashmere jacket is the ultimate on-trend piece.

Biker babes take note  – ride out the cold with a cropped jacket that will last for seasons to come.