Buying a jacket is easy. Buying THE jacket that will stand the test of seasons and years without a wrinkle — that's another matter entirely. Here's how to tell the difference, in 5 points.
1. Check the composition
A quality jacket is, above all, a noble material. Long-fibre cashmere doesn't pill and improves with time. Combed linen breathes and gains suppleness with every wash. Beware of blends that dilute the noble fibre with polyester — the hand feel never lies.
2. Inspect the interior seams
Turn the jacket inside out. Are the seams bound? Is the topstitching even? A clean interior finish is the mark of a workshop that doesn't cut corners. It is also what guarantees the piece's longevity.
3. Check the buttons
Real corozo, horn or mother-of-pearl: a quality jacket doesn't skimp on buttons. Moulded plastic is a sign that compromises have been 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 weighs a lot without being particularly warm, that's a bad sign.
5. The guarantee: the ultimate test
This is the criterion that never fails. A brand that guarantees its garments for life — as Coulange 1918 does for all its pieces — tells you everything about the confidence it places in its work.
Applying these five criteria turns a purchase into an investment. And ultimately, the cheapest jacket is often the one you never need to replace.
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