Double Goose Off-White Leather Down V-Coat

A Longline Chevron-Quilted V-Coat in Pristine Off-White Calfskin, Filled With 750 Fill-Power Goose Down

Off-white leather is unforgiving — it shows every flaw in the tanning if the hide isn't right, which is why most brands stick to black. This V-coat leans into it anyway, finished in a high-luster, chrome-tanned calfskin that stays clean-looking under the chevron quilting running the full length of the body. Inside, a 750 fill-power goose down keeps the loft high without the extra bulk you'd get from a lower-grade fill, and a detachable brown opossum fur collar sits over a clean stand-up leather base. Unlike a cropped V-Bomber jacket or a basic synthetic down jacket, this one runs a full mid-thigh length, and it's part of the complete V-coat range alongside the other colorways in the lineup.

Specifications

• Shell: 0.9mm Chrome-Tanned Calfskin, Off-White
• Fill: 750+ Fill Power Goose Down (90/10)
• Lining: Tonal Off-White Viscose
• Collar: Detachable Brown Opossum Fur
• Zipper: Antique Brass YKK #8, 2-Way
• Stitching: 8SPI Bonded Nylon Topstitch
• Pockets: Angled Welt + 2 Internal Zip
• Drawcords: Waist & Hem, Brass Tips
• Length: Mid-Thigh Longline

The Chrome-Tanned Finish Explained

Chrome tanning is what gives this calfskin its bright, consistent off-white tone and high-luster surface — a vegetable-tanned hide would naturally darken and wouldn't hold a true white shade this evenly. The trade-off is that chrome-tanned leather needs a bit more care around staining since the finish sits closer to the surface, but it's also what makes the chevron panels catch light so cleanly across the chest and back. Every panel is cut and matched from the same hide run to avoid visible tone shifts between seams.

Fill Power and Why It Matters Here

750 fill power measures how much a single ounce of down expands to fill space — the higher the number, the more warmth you get without adding extra weight. At 750, this sits well above the fill most mass-market down jackets use, which is why the coat stays warm without feeling like you're wearing a mattress. The 90/10 down-to-feather ratio keeps that loft locked into place instead of shifting or clumping after a few wears.

Brass Zipper Track and Snap Hardware

The front placket runs on an antique brass YKK #8 zipper with a genuine two-way pull, so it opens from the top for airflow or from the bottom for easier movement when sitting. Heavy-duty snaps close the collar tab and both cuffs, and the same yellow woven "Double Goose" tab sits above the left welt pocket, carried through the entire collection. If you're comparing this build against the cropped bomber version of this silhouette, the hardware and stitching standard stays identical — only the length and drawcord placement change.

Getting the Silhouette to Sit Right

Two separate drawcords shape the coat rather than one: a waist cord structures the midsection so it doesn't hang shapeless, and a second cord at the hem seals out cold air around the legs. Because of the mid-thigh length and down fill, this coat sits fuller than a standard jacket in the same labeled size — before ordering, compare your measurements on our size chart so you're not deciding between two sizes at checkout.

Keeping Off-White Leather Looking New

Light-colored leather needs more proactive care than black — wipe down any dirt or moisture as soon as it happens rather than letting it sit, and use a conditioner formulated for finished leather every few months to keep the surface from drying out or yellowing. Store the coat on a wide hanger, away from direct sunlight, and detach the fur collar for separate storage so both pieces last longer. For more on how this chevron-quilted style earned its place as a genuine streetwear staple — the kind of piece people call Double Goose, the original down leather coat — this background piece covers where it started, and this styling guide has tips on wearing it through the coldest months.

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