
Paul Smith
Chocolate Brown Leather Trainer Jacket
This chocolate brown, regular-fit jacket by Paul Smith is crafted from smooth genuine leather with a shirt collar and zip closure. It includes a patch pocket on the chest and piped side pockets. Originally designed as an athletic-inspired trainer jacket, it functions as a casual everyday outerwear piece.
- Color
- Chocolate Brown
- Material
- Genuine Leather
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, classic, smart-casual, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
High-end leather jacket inspired by athletic wear, crafted from soft supple deep brown leather with regular fit.
Genuine leather, zip closure, shirt collar, patch pocket, piped pockets.
- Color
- Chocolate Brown · brown
- Material
- Genuine Leather
- Style
- casual, classic, smart-casual, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, date-night
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious genuine leather with smooth finish
- Regular fit
- Shirt collar
- Zip closure
- Patch pocket on chest
- Piped pockets
- Inspired by athletic wear
- Timeless elegance
- Meticulous craftsmanship
- Soft supple deep brown leather
- High-end construction
- British-inspired design
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Chocolate Brown Leather Trainer Jacket reimagines the 20th-century track jacket as a luxury heirloom, crafted from 100% lamb leather that develops a rich patina and softens over decades with proper care. At $3,375 CAD, it offers a compelling value—nearly half the price of a Saint Laurent lambskin bomber—while its regular fit layers well with button-down shirts and tailored trousers, though it lacks stretch and requires professional cleaning for stains. A hidden inner collar stripe adds a signature Paul Smith detail, and the full zip and shirt collar enable versatile wear with jeans or joggers, balancing athletic heritage with enduring sophistication.
Verified claims
- Lineage
- Design traces to 20th-century track jackets, revived in 2010s.
- Value
- At $3,375 CAD, it is ~$5,500 less than Saint Laurent's lambskin bomber.
- Cleaning
- Damp cloth cleaning and conditioning recommended; professional cleaning for stains.
- Aging
- Develops patina and softens over years; with proper care, lasts decades.
- Shirt collar
- Shirt collar allows pairing with button-down shirts and tailored trousers.
- Material
- 100% lamb leather provides substantial drape and develops patina over time.
- Fit
- Regular fit layers well but the leather has no stretch, so the fit will not expand; clean with a damp cloth and leather conditioner, and use professional cleaning for stains or deep cleaning.
- Price positioning
- At $3,375 CAD, this jacket costs less than half a Saint Laurent lambskin bomber.
- Versatility
- Regular fit and full zip allow layering and adjustable wear.
- Signature stripe
- The stand-up collar has a maroon inner facing and a multicolor stripe trim.
- Athletic heritage
- The design inherits the track jacket's sport-to-street athletic heritage.
- Design
- Paul Smith subverts the track jacket into a luxury leather heirloom at $3,375 CAD.
- Fit sizing
- Paul Smith's regular fit runs trim through the shoulders and chest, and the XL/42 is engineered for a 42-inch chest but fits closer to a tailored 41, so buyers between sizes or with broad backs should size up.
- Leather tone and finish
- The chocolate brown leather is described as deep brown with a smooth finish, and natural leather may show subtle color variation.
Product record
- Title
- Chocolate Brown Leather Trainer Jacket
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 3375 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Chocolate Brown Leather Trainer Jacket: Choose this if you want a high-end, athletic-inspired trainer jacket in soft, supple deep brown 100% lamb leather with a smooth, low-sheen finish and viscose lining. It has a regular fit with a boxy, short cut that falls around the hip, a high stand-up collar with maroon and multicolor stripe trim, a full-length gold-tone zipper, a chest patch pocket, and welt side pockets. Note that the evidence only confirms the X-LARGE size variant, so verify sizing if you need another fit.[1,2,3] | Loose Suede Jacket: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy trucker-style jacket in soft, supple genuine suede with a rich camel tone, satiny 100% cotton lining, and elasticized waist and cuffs for a bloused look. It has a two-way exposed metal zip, vertical welt pockets at hand level, tonal stitching, and a matte finish with subtle nap variation. Note that one buyer found sizing runs small for a European Slim Fit—an XL fitting like a relaxed medium—so consider sizing up; it comes in Small through X-Large.[4,5,6,7,8] | Speckled Wool-Blend Jacket: Choose this if you want a regular-fit, waist-length zip jacket with a textured look: it is beige, made in Italy from an 84% wool, 16% viscose blend with speckled details that the retailer says add texture and colour, and it is presented as a stylish choice for city wear. It features a shirt collar, two-way metal zip with a gold-toned pull, two piped welt pockets, a ribbed elastic hem, and a fine satiny lining. It comes in sizes from small to extra large, though no specific size measurements are listed.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a smooth, dark brown leather jacket worn by a model. Visible features include a full-length central metal zipper with gold-tone pull, a stand-up collar with a maroon inner facing and multicolor stripe trim, a square patch pocket on the left chest, vertical side pockets, and simple long sleeves with plain cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy short jacket with a straight hem that falls just to the model's hip area; jacket is shown zipped partially from bottom to near collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (medium) - Leather surfaceSmooth, low-sheen leather finish with minimal visible grain and uniform surface reflection across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (medium) - Center zipperFull-length metal zipper with visible metallic teeth and a gold-tone zipper pull at the hem; zipper tape is dark and contrasts subtly with leather.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.68 (high) - Stand-up collarHigh stand-up collar in leather with the inner facing turned up to show a maroon fabric and narrow multicolor stripe trim along the inner edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Left chest pocketSquare patch pocket on the wearer's left chest with visible topstitching outlining the pocket.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Horizontal chest seamSingle horizontal seam runs across the upper chest approximately below the shoulder line, visible as topstitching.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.06 (high) - Side pocketsVertical welt pockets located near the jacket side seams; openings are subtle and aligned with side panels.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (low) - Sleeve constructionLong plain set-in sleeves with simple hemmed cuffs, no visible cuff hardware or elastic.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high) - Zipper pull detailGold-tone zipper pull with a small decorative plate visible at the bottom center of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.74 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a clothed model cropped at mid-thigh and below the nose, plain light neutral background, soft even lighting with mild shadows; layering garments include a rust-red zip sweater and a white crew neck tee underneath the jacket.
- Model crop and poseModel is shown from just below the nose to mid-thigh, left hand in pocket and right hand resting by side; jacket worn over visible sweater and tee layers.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Layered garments visibleRust-red half-zip sweater with brass half-zip visible under the jacket and a white crew neck tee peeking at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal hard shadows.
- Trousers visibleLight brown pleated trousers visible from waist to mid-thigh under the jacket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
chocolate brown· jacket body#291E1Dmaroon· collar inner facing#84221Dbright blue· collar stripe - bluebright yellow· collar stripe - yellow#F3C19Estripe red· collar stripe - red#C28D75- Overall silhouetteBoxy short jacket with a straight hem that falls just to the model's hip area; jacket is shown zipped partially from bottom to near collar.
- 02

Product
Front view of a dark brown smooth leather jacket with a high stand collar, central zipper placket, and long set-in sleeves; jacket worn open revealing inner layers.
- Material and finishSmooth dark brown leather with a low-sheen, uniform surface visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.06 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Collar constructionHigh stand collar made from the same dark brown leather, shown partially turned up and framing the neck.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.03 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Front closureCentral metal zipper placket visible; jacket worn open so inner zipper tape and metal slider are exposed along center front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve styleLong, straight set-in sleeves with simple hem, leather continuous from shoulder to cuff without visible cuff hardware.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible seams and panelingHorizontal seam across upper chest and vertical seams along front panels visible, defining the jacket panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Model wearing the jacket with additional garments and a studio white background; colorful striped scarf partially covering the jacket front and wide-leg brown trousers and white sneakers visible.
- Striped scarfLong multicolor scarf with vertical stripes in red, orange, pink, teal, blue and cream draped over both shoulders and hanging down the front, partially covering the jacket.
2 regions
x 0.31 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.58 (high) - Underlayer garmentsVisible rust-red zip-neck top under the jacket and a white crew-neck T-shirt peeking at the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - TrousersHigh-waist wide-leg brown trousers with pleats at the front and a relaxed long silhouette, extending to cover part of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (high) - FootwearLow-top white sneakers with beige gum soles visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.11 (high) - Background and lightingEven, high-key studio lighting on a smooth white background producing soft minimal shadows under the model.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· jacket body#3B2C2Cwarm metallic gold· front zipper hardware- Material and finishSmooth dark brown leather with a low-sheen, uniform surface visible across the body and sleeves.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a dark chocolate brown leather jacket on a model showing a single-piece back with a vertical center seam, horizontal yoke seam, spread collar, long set-in sleeves, and a slightly curved hem.
- Back panel constructionLarge smooth leather back panel with a single vertical center seam running from the horizontal yoke down to the hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.04 · h 0.60 (high) - Horizontal yoke seamStraight horizontal seam across the upper back forming a yoke that meets the vertical center seam at the midpoint.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.04 (high) - CollarLow spread collar in the same leather, visible from the rear neckline with a smooth curved roll.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible vertical sleeve seams and a small horizontal seam detail near the elbow area.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem shape and finishSlightly curved hemline with neat topstitching visible along the bottom edge of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Leather surfaceSmooth full-grain leather appearance with a subtle even sheen and minimal visible grain or texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light background; model's head, hands, and trousers are partially visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model cropped near the mid-thigh, jacket centered in frame with background filling the image.
- Background and lightingNeutral light background with soft, even studio lighting and faint soft shadowing at the jacket edges.
- Model visible partsTop of the model's neck and part of the head are visible at the top edge; hands and brown trousers are visible at the bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.84 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· body leather#2A1D1Ddark brown (matching)· stitching and seam trim#2D2222- Back panel constructionLarge smooth leather back panel with a single vertical center seam running from the horizontal yoke down to the hem.
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