Double Goose Red Down V-Coat with Fur Collar

Chrome-Tanned Calfskin Meets Chevron Baffle Stitching in This Streetwear Heritage Silhouette

Long before it showed up on East Coast streets and NYC subway platforms, this cut existed for one reason — real cold demanded real insulation, and leather alone was never going to cut it. This V-coat carries that same logic forward in a high-gloss red calfskin shell, quilted in continuous chevron baffle stitching down the full body, and packed with 750 fill-power goose down that punches well above what most fashion outerwear uses. A detachable opossum fur collar finishes the neckline the way Double Goose — the original down leather coat — always built it. You'll find the rest of this cut, in every colorway, inside our down coat catalog.

Specifications

• Shell: 0.9mm High-Gloss Chrome-Tanned Calfskin, Red
• Fill: 750+ Fill Power Goose Down (90/10)
• Lining: Tonal Red Viscose, Anti-Snag
• Collar: Detachable Brown Opossum Fur + Chin Guard
• Zipper: Antique Brass YKK #8, 2-Way
• Stitching: 8SPI Bonded Nylon Topstitch
• Hardware: Branded Steel Shoulder Rivets
• Pockets: Angled Welt + 2 Internal Zip
• Drawcords: Waist Cinch + Hem, Metal Stoppers
• Length: Mid-Thigh Longline

The Depth Behind This Red Lacquer Finish

Chrome-tanned calfskin at 0.9mm gives this shell a high-gloss, almost lacquered surface — thin enough to stay supple, dense enough to hold its shape under the chevron baffle stitching instead of puckering at the seams. It's the same construction logic that turned this silhouette into a recognizable piece across NYC and Chicago streetwear circles: a red leather V-coat isn't subtle by design, and the finish is built to read clearly under both daylight and streetlight.

Loft, Warmth, and the Down Ratio Inside

A 90/10 down-to-feather fill at 750 fill power means each ounce of insulation traps significantly more warm air than the 500–600 fill power used in most down outerwear. That's what keeps this coat genuinely warm in freezing conditions without needing to over-stuff the panels, and the tonal red viscose lining underneath is finished anti-snag so it holds up to being layered over a hoodie without catching or tearing at the seams over time.

Brass Hardware and the Convertible Collar

The front runs on an antique brass YKK #8 two-way zipper, adjustable from the top or bottom, with branded steel rivets reinforcing the shoulders where a coat like this takes the most stress. The collar itself is built as a convertible piece — detachable opossum fur over a stand-up leather base, plus a separate stud-fastened chin guard you can add or remove independently of the fur. If you want this same hardware standard in a shorter, cropped cut, the cropped version of this build follows the identical construction on a leaner body.

Two Drawcords, One Tailored Line

A mid-waist internal cinch drawcord pulls the silhouette in for shape, while a separate over-knee hem drawcord with antique metal stoppers seals out cold drafts at the bottom — two independent adjustment points instead of one, which is what keeps a fully insulated coat from reading boxy despite the loft underneath. Given the added volume from the down fill, double-check your usual size on our fit page before ordering, especially if you're planning on layering underneath through winter.

Living With High-Gloss Leather Day to Day

High-gloss chrome-tanned leather holds up well to daily wear, but it benefits from being kept away from prolonged direct heat, which can dull the lacquer-like finish over time. Wipe off rain or snow before it sits on the surface, condition it every few months with a product made for finished leather, and detach the fur collar for its own separate care rather than treating the whole coat as one piece when cleaning. For more on why chevron-quilted leather became an NYC streetwear staple in the first place, and how to actually layer red leather through winter, both are covered in more depth on the blog.

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