Key fashion trends: Men’s bomber jackets - in pictures

Jacket, £1,720 Hermès SS12 collection is a lesson in how to do a summer wardrobe well. It offered a stylish solution to every sartorial dilemma, not least what to wear on days when spring is here but the sun is not. Answer: throw on a lightweight bomber jacket. This glorious sunlight ochre one is our catwalk favourite. Click on for our pick of the rest. From hermes.com Photograph: PR Bomber jacket, £400 The bomber jacket has a touch of the Steve McQueen understated cool about it. This Paul Smith dyed indigo cotton number looks great with a simple white T-shirt and jeans. From paulsmith.co.uk Photograph: PR Bomber jacket, £875 This is definitely an investment piece but it's worth every penny. The soft taupe suede and navy trim give it a classic timeless appeal. Style with a bold colour T-shirt for a modern twist. Marc by Marc Jacobs from mrporter.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £375 Washed-out workwear is a perennial favourite of the fashion desk and menswear themes. This is an easy way to wear colour, too. By CP Company from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £215 We like the minimal logo on this Brooks Brothers bomber. It also features a zip-away hood – your hair will thank you when you are caught in an impromptu shower. From mrporter.com Photograph: PR Bomber jacket, £215 The striped hem and cuff detail give this a sporty feel. Layer over a T-shirt and fine knit for a relaxed weekend look. By Ralph Lauren from the Guardian Fashion Store Photograph: PR Jacket, £325 A jolly dose of apple green is enough to lift even the most curmudgeonly of spirits. By Band of Outsiders from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £40 A light chambray is the perfect bridge between spring and summer and will work with most tones. From riverisland.com Photograph: PR Jacket, £335 Classic, navy, minimal, a bit French – what's not to like? By Sandro from mrporter.com Photograph: PR Bomber jacket, £215 The khaki colour and zip-front detail make this bomber the perfect spring jacket. Wear with dark denim and suede trainers. By Armani Jeans from houseoffraser.co.uk Photograph: PR