What Is Sizing Like at Nour Hammour?

The honest answer: Nour Hammour broadly runs true to size, but most of their leather jackets are cut with a relaxed, slightly oversized shoulder — so if you want that clean, tailored Parisian look, you'll often want to size down one, while their fitted and shearling styles sit much closer to the body. It's a French label, so the numbers on the label are French sizing (34, 36, 38 and so on), which trips people up before they've even opened the box. Let me walk you through it properly, because this is a serious investment piece and I don't want you gambling.

So Who Are Nour Hammour, And Why The Hype?

Nour Hammour is a Paris-based leather outerwear house, founded by a mother-and-daughter team, and the jackets are handcrafted using buttery-soft lamb leather. You'll have spotted them on Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber, which tells you everything about the aesthetic — strong shoulders, a slightly louche slouch, and that lived-in "I've owned this forever" look that actually takes real money to buy.

I'll be transparent: I first came across the brand when a client asked me to source "the jacket Hailey wears." I ordered a sample in my usual size and it arrived swimming on me through the shoulders. Lesson learned — and exactly why I'm writing this.

The Golden Rules For Getting Your Size Right

Leather doesn't stretch back the way a knit does, so getting this right first time matters. Here's how I'd approach it:

Know it's French sizing. Roughly speaking a 36 lands around a UK 8 and a 38 around a UK 10 — but always check the individual product's measurements, because the cut varies wildly between styles.
Oversized and slouchy styles (think The Muse, The Siren) — size down. These are designed roomy. If you take your normal size you'll drown; drop one for a sharper line.
Tailored and biker styles (The Lady, The Brit) — stick true to size, and only size up if you genuinely live in chunky knits and want to layer underneath.
Reversible shearling pieces run snug when worn with the wool inside — size up if you want room through the arms and waist.
When you're truly torn, go for the bigger size. A leather jacket that's a touch generous reads intentional; one that's tight across the back reads like a mistake, and it can't be let out.

One genuinely useful thing: Nour Hammour run a "Size Quiz" on each product page and you can email their customer care with your chest and waist measurements for personal guidance. They also alter pieces. For a purchase at this price, use it — that's what it's there for.

Which Styles Are Actually Worth It

My honest take after handling a few: the structured biker and the clean tailored blazer-jackets are the ones that earn their keep, because they're the silhouettes you'll reach for on a Tuesday, not just for occasions. The dramatic oversized coats are gorgeous but harder to wear if you're petite — they can wear you. If you're under 5'4", measure the jacket length against something you already own before committing. My own fashion fail here was a stunning longline style that looked incredible on the model and like a dressing gown on me.

Where To Shop If Nour Hammour Is Out Of Reach (Or Sold Out)

The leather jacket is one of those purchases where you can spend wildly different amounts and still look brilliant, as long as the cut is right. Here's where I'd send clients at each level.

High Street: Brilliant Leather Without The Luxury Price

AllSaints — the undisputed high street leather king. Their biker jackets have that proper broken-in, rock-and-roll edge and the leather quality genuinely punches above the price.
Massimo Dutti — if you want grown-up, minimal, expensive-looking leather for the least money, this is my first stop. The colours and finish are quietly luxurious.
Mango — consistently nails the Parisian-cool aesthetic, with a strong run of real-leather pieces that look two price brackets up.
Reiss — go here for tailored, polished leather jackets that work over a dress as easily as jeans. Sharp and refined.
COS — the choice for clean, architectural, fuss-free leather with no hardware drama. Very modern.
Whistles — lovely modern-classic shapes and softer leathers; their cropped and collarless styles are a quiet win.
Zara — for trend-led leather and excellent leather-look at the lowest entry point. Hit-and-miss on quality, but the standout pieces are very good.

Premium: The Parisian Sweet Spot

Sézane — the most direct spiritual cousin to Nour Hammour: French, effortless, and their leather jackets carry that same off-duty elegance for considerably less.
Sandro — beautifully structured Parisian biker and tailored leather pieces with razor-sharp finishing.
Maje — slightly more playful than Sandro, with cool studded and quilted leather details if you want a bit of attitude.
Zadig & Voltaire — the rock-luxe end of premium; their leather has real edge and ages beautifully.

Luxury & Designer: When You Want It To Last Decades

Max Mara — for impeccable, timeless leather outerwear with the kind of construction that outlives trends entirely.
Totême — the Scandi-minimalist answer to quiet luxury; pared-back leather that looks expensive precisely because it's so restrained.
By Malene Birger — elevated, slightly directional leather pieces for someone who wants designer without the obvious logo.

Two Left-Field Independents I Genuinely Rate

Deadwood — a Stockholm label making jackets from recycled and upcycled leather. Properly cool, ethical, and a fraction of designer prices.
Marfa Stance — a British independent doing modular, customisable outerwear. Brilliant if you want something nobody else on the school run will own.

Find Your Exact Size Before You Buy

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