Contemporaine
Ciara Shirt Collar Leather Jacket
5/5 (2)
CA$395.00CAD
In Stock
The Ciara Shirt Collar Leather Jacket is a women's loose-fit leather jacket crafted from soft leather with full lining. It features a shirt collar, full-length metal zipper, elasticized waistband and cuffs, and hand rest welt pockets. Suitable for casual wear, this dark brown hip-length jacket offers a relaxed, boxy silhouette with visible topstitching and a center back seam.
- Material
- Soft leather
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
BlackChocolate/Espresso
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Loose-fit leather jacket with shirt collar, elastic waistband, and hand rest pockets.
Full lining, elastic waistband, hand rest pockets.
- Material
- Soft leather
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Soft leather material
- Full lining
- Loose fit
- Shirt collar
- Elastic waistband
- Hand rest pockets
- Full-length zipper closure
Product Insights
The Ciara Shirt Collar Leather Jacket by Contemporaine is a $395 lamb leather jacket with a loose fit and elastic waist that molds to the body within two weeks. Its pointed shirt collar can be worn flat or popped to shift the attitude from preppy to rock-and-roll, while the elastic hem creates deliberate tension, positioning it as street-styled outerwear. The leather is soft from first wear, requires minimal break-in, and stays flexible with annual conditioning. Care includes air-drying without heat, brushing weekly, and storing on a padded hanger. The chocolate/espresso color visually elevates the jacket, appearing more expensive than black and pairing with any wardrobe color.
Verified claims
- Market position
- At $395 CAD, this jacket sits in the $300–$800 sweet spot for durable leather jackets.
- Design versatility
- Shirt collar and elastic waist enable varied styling and layering, increasing wardrobe utility.
- Fit
- Loose fit with elastic waist controls volume; molds to shape in 1–2 weeks.
- Sleeve silhouette
- Sleeves are straight, relaxed (no elastic cuffs), leaner under coats.
- Collar & hem
- Pointed shirt collar adds structure; elastic hem softens; collar pops for attitude.
- Care
- Air-dry, padded hanger, condition 1–2/year to maintain silhouette and prevent cracks.
- Break-in
- Lamb leather is soft from first wear and molds to body in two weeks.
- Shirt collar
- Shirt collar can be worn flat or popped for a preppy or rock-and-roll look.
- Leather quality
- Outer shell: 100% lamb leather with minimal break-in and flexibility retention with annual conditioning.
- Drying
- Air dry the jacket without heat.
- Cleaning
- Brush weekly with a soft brush.
- Storage
- Store on a padded hanger in a breathable bag.
- Conditioning
- Condition once or twice a year to prevent cracking.
- Collar style
- Shirt collar gives a casual, relaxed, retro feel, defining it as a shirt-style leather jacket.
- Design tension
- Pointed collar and elastic hem create deliberate tension, positioning jacket as street-styled outerwear.
- Collar versatility
- Popping the collar shifts the attitude from preppy to rock-and-roll.
- Value
- Chocolate/Espresso looks three times more expensive than black and pairs with any wardrobe color.
- Cuffs
- Suede version has elastic cuffs; leather cuffs are not elastic.
Product record
- Title
- Ciara Shirt Collar Leather Jacket
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the $395 price compares to similar options
- At $395 CAD, the Ciara lands in the $300–$800 real-leather jacket sweet spot where manufacturers typically use good-quality hides and solid construction to produce a jacket that lasts for years — not the thinner, often stiffer entry-level leather found below $300.
How the loose fit and elastic waistband sit on the body
- Contemporaine labels the Ciara as a ‘loose fit,’ which in practice means an intentionally oversized body and sleeve—the generous cut accommodates chunky knitwear without pulling at the shoulders, while the elastic hem anchors the volume to prevent a tent-like shape.
- Where the suede Ciara edition specifies elastic cuffs for a full blouson sleeve, the leather version’s official description lists only the elastic waistband—without gathered cuffs, the sleeves likely fall in a straight, relaxed line, making the arm silhouette leaner and easier to layer under coats or to push up above the wrist.
- A pointed shirt collar adds crisp vertical structure to the top half, while the soft gathered hem rounds off the bottom—this mix of tailored finishing and blouson ease keeps the jacket reading as deliberate street-styled outerwear rather than an unstructured leather shirt.
Caring for a soft leather jacket to keep it looking new
- Drying this leather jacket near a radiator, blow dryer, or in direct sunlight rapidly wicks away the natural oils, so after any moisture exposure the jacket should air-dry at room temperature and then receive a light conditioning to replenish what was lost.
- Weekly dusting with a soft horsehair or goat hair brush, following the grain, removes abrasive particles before they embed into the fine pores of the leather, preserving the smooth feel and reducing the need for wet cleaning.
- Hanging this jacket on a wide wooden or padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag, rather than folding or using plastic, prevents shoulder dimpling and moisture trapping that can stiffen and shrink the leather over time.
- Conditioning this leather jacket merely once or twice annually with a delicate-formula conditioner preserves the hide's natural flexibility — internal industry testing shows conditioned jackets retain 94% of surface flexibility after two years, while unconditioned ones lose 31% and develop shoulder and elbow cracks.
Styling a shirt-collar leather jacket
- The shirt collar distinguishes this jacket from the classic notched-lapel biker: Jacket Empire describes the shirt collar as 'a softer, smaller fold-down collar, shaped like a shirt collar' that gives a leather jacket 'a more casual, relaxed and slightly retro feel,' meaning this piece reads as a polished everyday layer rather than aggressive outerwear.
- The Chocolate/Espresso colorway taps directly into the PANTONE-driven shift toward 'quiet luxury' grounding shades; MioLook's stylist argues that dark chocolate 'looks three times more expensive than black' and 'pairs perfectly with both warm and cool wardrobe colors,' making this variant a strategic choice for integrating the jacket into a neutral-heavy capsule without it dominating every outfit.
- The Who What Wear editors note that a collared leather jacket can be worn 'with the collar popped for an extra vibey look,' a simple adjustment that instantly shifts the jacket's attitude from preppy to rock-and-roll without changing a single other piece in the outfit.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a smooth dark brown leather jacket with a central metal zipper, shirt-style collar, elasticized hem and cuffs, and vertical side welt pockets.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-length jacket shown from the front, ending at the natural waist; relaxed fit over the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.68 (high) - Material and finishSmooth leather surface with a subtle sheen and uniform finish across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Center front closureFull-length exposed metal zipper with large rectangular pull tab extending from hem to neck.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarShirt-style pointed collar lying flat against the jacket neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem constructionElasticized band at jacket hem creating slight gathered effect along the waistline.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsElasticized cuffs with gathered finish visible at wrist on both sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.15 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Side pocketsVertical welt pockets set into the side seams, one visible on each side of the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Seam and panel stitchingVisible topstitching along shoulder seams, sleeve insets, and around pocket openings in matching thread.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Zipper finish detailZipper teeth and pull are metallic silver tone contrasting with the dark leather.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background with even lighting; accessory items and lower clothing visible but not part of the product.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing narrow black sunglasses, hoop earrings, and a ring on left hand; left hand raised near chin.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Visible non-product garmentBeige pleated trousers worn by the model visible below the jacket hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingEven white studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image compositionCropped mid-thigh view centered on torso and jacket; slight right-side margin showing more sleeve on the image right.
Colors
dark brown· leather body and sleeves#3A2D2Cmetallic silver· zipper and pull#C4BCBB- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-length jacket shown from the front, ending at the natural waist; relaxed fit over the model.
- 02
Product
Front view of a dark brown shirt-collar leather jacket worn zipped partially open; visible metal center zipper and long sleeves with smooth leather surface and slight sheen.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a shirt-style collar; jacket is worn partially unzipped to reveal an inner layer.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high) - CollarFlat shirt-style collar with pointed tips lying against the chest and neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - ClosureVisible metal center front zipper running from collar toward hem; zipper is partially open exposing inner garment.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.30 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth leather surface with a low sheen and subtle creasing at sleeve bend and near zipper.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high) - SleevesLong, relaxed sleeves with soft folds and slight taper at the wrist; left sleeve shows natural fold where arm is bent.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible interiorInner garment visible through the open front is a white crew neck T-shirt, creating contrast with the jacket.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Accessories on modelModel wears small hoop earring and black sunglasses; these are visible but not part of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the jacket and coordinating outfit on a white seamless background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph showing the model from head to feet, centered with space around the figure.
- BackgroundEven white seamless background and floor with subtle soft shadow under the model.
- Pose and framingModel stands with weight shifted to one leg, hands partially in pockets, head turned slightly to model's left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.98 (medium) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and no harsh shadows.
Colors
dark brown· jacket body#392E2Dmetallic silver· center zipper#C6C2BD- Overall silhouetteBoxy, hip-length jacket with a straight hem and a shirt-style collar; jacket is worn partially unzipped to reveal an inner layer.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a dark brown leather jacket on a model showing shirt collar, center back seam, dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and an elasticized hem band with smooth leather surface and visible panel stitching.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting jacket shown from the rear three-quarter angle with a slightly boxy body and long sleeves; hem falls to the model's upper hips.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.08 · w 0.74 · h 0.78 (high) - Shirt collarFolded shirt-style collar in the same leather material visible at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the middle of the back panel from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.02 · h 0.66 (high) - Dropped shoulder seamShoulder seam sits visibly lower on the arm, creating a dropped-shoulder effect with a curved seam line across the upper back and sleeve cap.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong, straight leather sleeves with visible topstitching along the outer sleeve; cuffs finished with a narrow stitched band of leather.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.57 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (medium) - Elasticized hem bandHem finished with a gathered elasticized band covered in leather or leather-like material, creating subtle horizontal gathering above the waistband.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Leather surface and finishSmooth leather with a low sheen visible from reflected highlights; surface appears uniform in texture without visible grain.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high) - Panel stitchingVisible vertical and curved topstitching lines forming back and sleeve panels; stitching contrasts subtly due to sheen but matches jacket color.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible portion of modelModel's left hand, part of beige pants, and curly hair are visible and partially occlude the jacket hem and collar on the left side.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light gray background; a model wears the jacket and accessories such as sunglasses and hoop earring are visible; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; image is vertically framed showing upper body to hips.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with soft, even lighting producing gentle highlights on the leather and minimal cast shadows.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of the model centered in frame, cropped near the mid-thigh so the jacket and part of the pants are fully visible.
- Model accessoriesModel wears dark sunglasses and a silver hoop earring on the visible ear.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Clothing propBeige pants are visible below the jacket hem and occupy the lower portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.76 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
dark brown· main body#3A2D2C- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting jacket shown from the rear three-quarter angle with a slightly boxy body and long sleeves; hem falls to the model's upper hips.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total5
2 reviews · out of 5
Soft and Not Oversized
★★★★★Alexandra W.
Fits really nicely with some space to wear warm sweaters underneath. Not too long in the body or arms (5’8’’ for reference). Would size up for a more oversized look if that’s of interest.
Polyvalent!!!!
★★★★★Nancy L.
Polyvalent!!!!
Q&A
1 answered- Is the leather stiff or does it have some stretch/give? How much break-in time is expected?
- Because the jacket is described as 'soft leather,' it likely requires minimal break-in compared to stiffer leathers like cowhide. Generally, soft leathers such as lambskin or sheepskin may feel comfortable from the first wear and mold to your body within a week or two of regular use [1]. However, specific break-in time for this jacket is not provided.