Thomas Shearling-Trimmed Suede Down Jacket
VALSTAR's jackets and coats release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,092, quality lands at 80/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at Not Available for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · VALSTAR
- Category · Jackets and Coats
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Quality Analysis 80/100
This Valstar aviator jacket, crafted from goat suede and lamb shearling, is designed to soften beautifully with wear, indicating a material that will age gracefully rather than degrade. The use of a two-way zip fastening suggests thoughtful design for longevity and ease of use.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This jacket, crafted from suede that promises to soften with wear, offers a touch of comfort. However, its non-stretchy nature and "small to size" fit might feel restrictive, especially if you don't size up.
Sustainability Impact Not Available
This luxurious jacket uses conventional suede, shearling, and down/feather filling, with no mention of animal welfare certifications or traceability for these materials, nor any recycled content for the polyamide lining. As such, there are no specific sustainability clues to evaluate.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Back Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT 44 | 106 cm | 44 cm | 102 cm | 85 cm | 66.5 cm |
| IT 48 | |||||
| IT 54 | |||||
| IT 50 | |||||
| IT 46 | |||||
| IT 52 | |||||
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Editor's Notes: Valstar rose to fame in 1935 with the release of its 'A1' flight jackets, which are now prized by menswear enthusiasts everywhere. A continuation of the brand’s speciality, this ‘Thomas’ aviator is crafted from suede that’ll soften with wear. It's lightly padded and has a tonal shearling collar complete with a neck strap to shield you from windchill. Small to size. See Size & Fit notes.
Size & Fit: Fits small to size. Take one size larger than normal Designed for a regular fit Padded, non-stretchy suede Model is shown wearing an IT 50 Model measures: chest 38"/ 96cm, height 6'1"/ 185cm View size guide
Details & Care: Navy suede and shearling Two-way zip fastening 100% suede (Goat); trim: 100% shearling (Lamb); filling: 80% down, 20% feathers (Goose); lining: 100% polyamide Specialist clean
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