Cropped Metallic Down Jacket

A cropped jacket cut from metallic polyester with a high-gloss finish, filled with 90% duck down at 700+ fill power and backed by a thermal storage lining. The lining is the part worth noting: it holds heat against the body for longer, which makes a real difference when you are standing still in the cold rather than moving through it. Gloss finishes also resist marking better than matte shells, which keeps a jacket looking new for longer.

The small O-shaped cut with extended sides creates a flattering, feminine silhouette that curves gently rather than hanging straight, softening the line across the hip. Thoughtful details fill it out: a stand collar, ribbed cuffs, a two-way zipper for adjusting coverage, a fleece-lined hood for warmth around the face, and multiple pockets so nothing has to share space.

It suits city winters and evenings, and the gloss means it needs very little alongside it to look finished. Store it hung with space either side so the finish is not creased against other garments, spot clean marks with a damp cloth, and if a full wash is unavoidable use a down-safe detergent and dry it fully on low heat with dryer balls. The two-way zip is the detail that makes a cropped jacket comfortable to sit down in rather than pull at the hip.

• Shell: metallic polyester with high gloss
• Fill: 90% duck down, 700+ fill power
• Thermal storage lining
• Small O-shaped cut with extended sides
• Stand collar, ribbed cuffs, two-way zipper
• Fleece-lined hood and multiple pockets