Buying a jacket is easy. Buying THE jacket that will last through the seasons and years without aging is another matter. Here's how to tell the difference, in 5 points.
1. Look at the composition
A quality jacket is above all a noble material. The long fiber cashmere does not pill and improves over time. The combed linen breathes and gains flexibility with each wash. Be wary of blends that dilute the noble fiber in polyester — the feel doesn't lie.
2. Inspect the interior seams
Turn the jacket inside out. Are the seams taped? Are the topstitches regular? A clean interior finish is the sign of a workshop that doesn't cheat. This is also what guarantees the longevity of the piece.
3. Check the buttons
Real corozo, horn or mother-of-pearl: a quality jacket doesn't skimp on the buttons. Molded 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 is heavy but not 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 clothes for life — like Coulange 1918 does so on all of her pieces — tells you everything about the confidence she places in her work.
Applying these five criteria means transforming a purchase into an investment. And ultimately, the cheapest jacket is often the one you don't need to replace.
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