Buying a jacket is easy. Buying THE jacket that will stand the test of seasons and years without aging a day — that's another matter. Here's how to tell the difference, in 5 points.
1. Check the Composition
A quality jacket starts with a noble material. Long-fiber cashmere doesn't pill and improves with time. Combed linen breathes and gains suppleness with each wash. Beware of blends that dilute the noble fiber with polyester — the touch doesn't lie.
2. Inspect the Interior Seams
Turn the jacket inside out. Are the seams bound? Is the topstitching regular? A clean interior finish is the sign of a workshop that doesn't cut corners. It's also what guarantees the longevity of the piece.
3. Check the Buttons
Genuine corozo, horn, or mother-of-pearl: a quality jacket doesn't skimp on buttons. Molded plastic is a sign that compromises were made elsewhere.
4. Weigh It — Literally
A good coat has a reassuring weight without being heavy. Quality cashmere is lighter than classic wool but warmer. If a jacket feels heavy without being particularly warm, it's a bad sign.
5. The Guarantee: The Ultimate Test
This is the criterion that never lies. A brand that guarantees its garments for life — as Coulange 1918 does across all its pieces — tells you everything about the confidence it places in its work.
Applying these five criteria transforms a purchase into an investment. And in the end, the cheapest jacket is often the one you never need to replace.
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