We weren’t expecting that Saint Laurent would be trending for a windbreaker for spring/summer 2026, but here we are. The viral Saint Laurent track jacket – which you may have seen on your favourite influencer, or on Rihanna – seems to be the new it-jacket for spring. Retailing for a chunky £2,305, the YSL zip-up is now sold out, so we did a deep Google search and found five more budget-friendly alternative options, for the girls that want to hop on the trend.

The everyday one

Weekday’s Hanne H jacket is the closest we got to the YSL jacket’s shape and hue of beige. With its oversized fit, high collar and mesh lining, this is an easy staple, everyday layer for the spring season. 

The elevated one

For those of you looking for a less casual, more sophisticated option, this nylon funnel-neck jacket by COS is the one. It still has that laid-back vibe, but its more structured silhouette means you can dress it up as well as down. And we love a drawstring waist, it makes all the difference on the shape. 

The cropped one

Yes, ok, this one’s not exactly the same, but it’s giving similar energy. This collared option with a cropped silhouette, the Noisy May barn jacket from ASOS follows the YSL’s colourway but with a more utilitarian vibe. It’s easy to layer, and easy to throw on over pretty much anything. 

The techy one

For the Gorpcore girlies of the world, this Uniqlo Puffertech jacket introduces a sleek silhouette to a technical jacket. We love the funnel neck collar detail, and its high-performance padding means you can wear it in colder temperatures. 

The sporty one

If you like the stripe element of the YSL zip-up, this track jacket by Bershka fits the bill. With its retro feel and oversized shape, it taps into that ‘80s trackie energy of the YSL with a more casual vibe.