Double Goose Black Straight Down Coat with Opossum Fur Collar

A Straight-Quilted Longline Coat Cut From Chrome-Tanned Calfskin and Packed With 90/10 Goose Down

This coat is built with clean, straight horizontal panels stacked evenly across the chest, back, and sleeves — a construction that keeps the profile flatter and less bulky than a diagonally-quilted piece. It's cut from 0.9mm chrome-tanned calfskin, the tanning method behind most premium leather goods for its supple hand-feel, consistent color, and stronger resistance to moisture than other tanning processes. A detachable black opossum fur collar finishes the neckline, and underneath, a 90/10 goose down-to-feather fill rated at 750+ fill power carries genuine cold-weather insulation across a mid-thigh, longline body. As a Double Goose | The original down leather coat, it carries the brand's usual attention to hardware and stitching. It sits alongside our wider V-Bomber and coat lineup for anyone comparing straight-quilt against diagonal-quilt builds before deciding.

Quick Specs

• Shell: Chrome-Tanned Calfskin, 0.9mm
• Tanning Method: Chrome Tan
• Fill: 90/10 Goose Down-to-Feather, 750+ Fill Power
• Lining: Viscose
• Collar: Detachable Opossum Fur
• Zipper: Antique Brass YKK #8
• Stitching: 8 SPI Topstitching, Bonded Nylon Thread
• Hardware: Branded Shoulder Rivets, Heavy-Duty Snaps
• Quilting: Straight Horizontal Panel
• Length: Mid-Thigh Longline
• Drawcords: Waist + Hem, Brass Tips

The Leather Behind the Finish

Chrome-tanned calfskin is the industry-standard finish behind most premium leather goods — tanned using chromium salts rather than natural plant tannins, which is what gives it a consistently soft hand-feel, even color from the first wear, and better resistance to water and staining than other tanning methods. At 0.9mm, the shell is finished smooth and matte-black, over a viscose lining built for breathability, so the coat doesn't trap heat the way a fully synthetic lining would once you're indoors. If you'd rather see this same fur-collar treatment on a shorter, closer-fit body, our fur-trimmed black leather jackets carry a similar collar construction on a leaner cut.

Zip Mechanics and Metal Fittings

The front placket runs on a heavy-duty antique brass YKK #8 zipper, finished to match the coat's other hardware rather than a plain nickel pull. Branded snaps close the collar and cuff tabs, topstitched with 8 SPI precision seams in bonded nylon thread for a line that holds under real winter use. The same yellow woven "Double Goose" tab from the interior pocket carries through to the cuff — small details, but they're the parts that usually fail first on a cheaper down coat, so they're built heavier here on purpose.

How the Tightening System Works

Two independent drawcords shape this coat rather than one. The waist cord pulls the midsection in for a tailored line instead of letting the down fill hang shapeless, while a second cord at the hem — sitting just above the knee — seals the bottom against wind once you're outside. The detachable black opossum fur collar attaches over a stand-up leather base, with a stud-fastened chin guard for the days that call for full coverage. For a deeper look at how a down coat like this actually performs in freezing conditions, our cold-weather styling breakdown walks through layering and wear.

Reading the Measurements Before You Buy

The straight horizontal quilting adds noticeably less bulk through the torso than a diagonal chevron build, but the 750+ fill power down still means this coat sits fuller than an unlined leather jacket of the same labeled size. Before ordering, run your chest and sleeve numbers against our sizing breakdown — it's a two-minute check that saves you an exchange later, especially if you're planning to wear a heavy sweater underneath through the colder months.

Keeping the Shell Right Over Time

Chrome-tanned leather is lower-maintenance than most — it doesn't need frequent conditioning to stay supple, though an occasional wipe-down with a proper leather cleaner keeps the finish looking fresh. Keep it away from prolonged direct sun, wipe off snow or rain before it sits and soaks in, and store the coat on a broad hanger so the down fill doesn't compress against a wire one. The fur collar detaches for separate cleaning, which keeps both pieces lasting longer than if they were cleaned together. For anyone curious about where the straight-quilted longline shape fits into leather outerwear history more broadly, this piece on the style's origins covers the background.

Common Questions

Q: Why is this coat quilted in straight lines instead of the chevron V-pattern?

A: The straight horizontal panels distribute the down fill in even rows across the chest and back, giving a cleaner, less bulky profile than a chevron cut, which tends to add visual width through diagonal seams. It's purely a construction and styling choice — both patterns hold insulation equally well.

Q: What does chrome-tanned leather actually mean, and does it need different care?

A: Chrome tanning uses chromium salts rather than natural plant tannins, which is why the leather stays soft and holds a consistent, even color rather than developing a patina over time. It's also more resistant to water and staining, and doesn't require the frequent conditioning that other tanning methods do.

Q: Is the fur collar genuine, and can it be removed or swapped out?

A: Yes, it's genuine opossum fur, fully detachable from the stand-up leather collar base underneath. You can wear the coat with just the leather collar on milder days and reattach the fur piece once temperatures drop.

Q: How much bulkier does this coat sit compared to a regular unlined jacket?

A: Because of the 750+ fill power down, expect noticeably more volume through the chest and arms than an unlined leather jacket in the same size — the straight quilting keeps it from feeling stiff, but it's still a genuinely insulated piece, not a lightweight layer.

Q: What makes the antique brass YKK #8 zipper worth mentioning?

A: A #8 zipper is a heavier gauge than what most leather coats use, and the antique brass finish is treated to resist tarnish through repeated winter wear — it's built to match the branded shoulder rivets and heavy-duty snaps rather than being an afterthought.