Navy Leather V-Bomber Jacket — Double Goose Down

Elasticated Hem, Chevron Baffles, and a Two-Tone Opossum Collar Define This Lambskin Bomber

Navy doesn't get much shelf space in leather outerwear — most brands treat it as an afterthought between black and brown. This one doesn't. It's a genuine Double Goose V-Bomber jacket, the original down leather jacket silhouette, done in a deep navy lambskin instead of the usual neutrals, still carrying the same chevron V-baffle quilting across the chest, back, and sleeves that's defined this cut for decades. You can see every shade this cut comes in over on the V-Bomber page.

Specifications

Shell

0.9mm Chrome-Tanned Lambskin, Navy Blue

Fill

90/10 Goose Down

Lining

Tonal Navy Viscose

Collar

Detachable Two-Tone Brown Opossum Fur + Chin Guard

Zipper

Antique Brass YKK #8

Cuffs/Hem

Elasticated Leather

Hardware

Branded Steel Shoulder Rivets

Why Navy Reads Different in Leather

Navy leather photographs and wears differently than black — it holds warmth under natural light instead of going flat, and it reads less severe day to day while still working with almost anything in a winter rotation. The lambskin used here takes that navy dye evenly across the hide, so the chevron seams stay crisp instead of shadowing unevenly the way a lower-grade leather sometimes does under a dark dye.

Baffle Stitching, Explained Simply

The V-shaped baffle panels aren't just visual — they're structural, keeping the 90/10 down fill locked into defined channels instead of letting it shift or bunch after repeated wear. Reinforced 8SPI topstitching runs the length of every seam, which is the kind of detail that usually separates a jacket built to last from one that's built to photograph well once. If you're after the same construction in an extended, mid-thigh length instead, our extended-length coat lineup carries it further.

A Collar System With Two Settings

The fur itself is a genuine two-tone brown opossum — lighter, warmer tips over a deeper brown base — fully detachable from the stand-up leather collar underneath. A separate stud-fastened chin guard flap works independently of the fur, so you've effectively got three ways to wear the neckline depending on how cold it actually gets that day, not just one fixed setup.

Sizing This One Correctly

Because the hem and cuffs are fully elasticated rather than adjustable with drawcords, this jacket runs true to a snugger, closer fit than our longer coat styles — grab your usual chest and shoulder numbers and cross-check them against our fit reference page before ordering, since sizing up or down here changes how the elastic sits noticeably more than it would on a looser cut.

Simple Rules for Long-Term Wear

Dark, chrome-tanned lambskin holds color well, but it still benefits from being kept out of prolonged direct sun and conditioned every few months so the surface doesn't dry out or crack at the elbows over time. We put together a full walkthrough on keeping lambskin like this in shape if this is your first piece in the material, and separately, a longer piece on where this whole silhouette started covers the background if you're curious.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few things people usually ask before ordering this one:

Is the navy color consistent, or does it vary between jackets?
Since it's dyed during tanning rather than sprayed on afterward, the tone stays consistent across the hide, though very minor natural shade variation between individual hides is normal with genuine leather and isn't a defect.

What exactly does "two-tone" mean for the fur collar?
It means the fur itself has two distinct shades running through it — lighter, warmer tones at the tips fading into a deeper brown at the base — rather than being one flat, uniform color throughout.

Will the elasticated cuffs feel too tight over a sweater?
They're built with enough give for a mid-weight sweater or hoodie underneath without feeling restrictive, but if you regularly layer heavier pieces, sizing up by one is worth considering.

Can the chin guard be worn without the fur collar attached?
Yes — the two pieces attach independently, so you can run the chin guard alone for wind protection without the fur, or the fur alone without the chin guard, depending on what the day actually calls for.

How does this jacket's warmth compare to your longer down coats?
It uses the same 90/10 goose down fill, so the insulation quality is identical — the difference is coverage, since a longer coat protects more of the legs, while this jacket concentrates the same warmth over a shorter, closer-fitting body.