Double Goose Black Straight Parka with Fur Collar

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

Where a chevron-quilted piece pulls the eye diagonally, this parka runs the opposite way — clean, horizontal panels stacked straight across the chest, back, and sleeves. It's cut from vegetable-tanned calfskin, a tanning process that ages differently than standard chrome-tanned leather, softening and picking up a natural patina the more it's worn instead of just wearing out. A detachable black opossum fur collar finishes the neckline, and underneath, a 90/10 goose down fill carries the same insulation ratio used in genuine cold-weather outerwear across a mid-thigh, longline body. It sits alongside the rest of our down parka collection for anyone comparing straight-quilt against diagonal-quilt builds before deciding.

The Leather Behind the Patina

Vegetable-tanned calfskin behaves differently from the corrected-grain leather used on most mass-market jackets — it's tanned using natural tannins rather than chromium salts, which is why it darkens and softens with wear instead of cracking. The shell here is finished smooth and matte-black, over a tonal 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 YKK two-way zipper, so it can open from the collar down for a quick vent, or from the hem up when you need to sit or move without fighting the coat. Brass pullers finish both zipper tracks, branded snaps close the collar and cuff tabs, and 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 jacket, so they're built heavier here on purpose.

How the Tightening System Works

Two independent drawcords shape this parka 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 parka 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 down fill still means this parka 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

Vegetable-tanned leather rewards basic maintenance more than most — condition it every few months and it develops a deeper, richer color instead of drying out. 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.

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