Short faux leather jacket with a high collar

A short jacket in black faux leather, high collar, double-breasted front and a drawstring waist for a controlled volume.

A short jacket in black faux leather, cut in a wide, rounded volume. The high collar is worn upright and wraps the nape. The double-breasted wrap front takes up the vocabulary of the pea coat, transposed here into an oversized silhouette. At the hem, a drawstring draws in the low waist and creates a slight blousing effect: it is that detail that stops the volume spreading.

The cut

Dropped shoulders and raglan armholes underlined with topstitching: the drape stays supple, with no break on the arm. The sleeves are wide then drawn in by a cuff with a buttoned tab. The length is short, from 57 cm in XS to 60.5 cm in L, and stops at the low waist. The generous bust measurement (118 cm in XS) confirms the voluminous intent: the jacket goes effortlessly over a knit or a shirt.

The details

• Wide high collar, worn upright or slightly open
• Two slanted welt pockets at the front
• Waist cord with tips
• Central seam at the back, topstitched raglan panels

How to wear it

The short volume calls for fluid or full bottoms: wide trousers, a long skirt, a straight dress. Pull the drawstring in to mark the waist and lengthen the leg, or leave it free for a straighter drape. In all black, it fits into a whole wardrobe without thinking. To wear in cool mid-season and mild winter, over fine layers.

Good to know

The grain, the suppleness and the shading may vary slightly from one piece to another. The measurements are taken flat, with a tolerance of 1 to 2 cm.

Key points

• Smooth, supple faux leather, clean drape with no stiffness
• Graphic high collar, worn upright
• Waist drawn in by a cord: the volume stays controlled
• Topstitched raglan armholes, dropped shoulders
• Wide cuffs with a tab and button
• All black, easy to combine

Fabric and care

Composition: Faux leather. Inner lining. Matching tonal buttons and cord tips.

Care: Do not machine wash, do not immerse. Wipe marks with a soft, slightly damp cloth, then let it dry in the open air, away from a heat source. Hang the jacket on a wide hanger to preserve the shoulders. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.

Size

An openly oversized cut: take your usual size for the intended volume, or one size down if you prefer a drape closer to the body. Measurements taken flat, tolerance of 1 to 2 cm. XS: length 57 cm, bust 118 cm, hem width 94 cm, shoulder-to-cuff 70.5 cm, cuff 33 cm. S: 58 / 122 / 98 / 72 / 34 cm. M: 59 / 126 / 102 / 73.5 / 35 cm. L: 60.5 / 132 / 106 / 75.5 / 36.5 cm. Weight of the piece: 0.77 kg.

Good to know

• Won't the volume make me look wider? That is what the drawstring is for: by drawing in the low waist, it re-centres the volume and creates a blousing line. Paired with wide trousers or a long skirt, the short jacket frees the leg and lengthens the silhouette.
• A short jacket — is it warm enough? It is designed for cool mid-season and mild winter. The faux leather cuts the wind and the high collar protects the nape. The wide bust measurement lets you layer a thick knit or a sweatshirt underneath without being tight.
• How do I know if the size will suit me? Compare the flat measurements given with a jacket you already wear: that is the most reliable guide on an oversized cut. If you hesitate between two sizes, the smaller will give a more structured drape.