Contemporaine
Matilda Shirt-Collar Suede Jacket
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CA$395.00CAD
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The Matilda Shirt-Collar Suede Jacket by Sly & Co, a Canadian brand at Contemporaine, is a genuine leather jacket with a suede finish and a satiny lining. It features a regular fit, shirt collar, button-front closure, and a slant pocket, with a straight hip-length silhouette and long set-in sleeves. Suitable for use as a lightweight outer layer, this jacket is constructed with topstitched seams and a warm camel tan color.
- Material
- Suede-finish genuine leather
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Ivory/Cream BeigeBrown
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Luxurious suede-finish genuine leather jacket with a shirt collar, regular fit, button front, and slant pockets.
Regular fit, shirt collar, button front, slant pocket, fine satiny lining.
- Material
- Suede-finish genuine leather
- Style
- classic, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Luxurious suede-finish genuine leather
- Fine satiny lining
- Regular fit
- Shirt collar
- Button front closure
- Slant pocket
Product Insights
The Matilda Shirt-Collar Suede Jacket by Contemporaine delivers a soft, matte suede piece in a warm ivory/cream beige that bridges summer and autumn, pairing with silk blouses for understated office looks or layering under scarves and coats. Its split-suede construction ensures initial lightness and softness but introduces tradeoffs: the nap wears and stretching occurs at elbows and button placket over time, developing a patina that ages the jacket, while genuine suede demands suede protector spray before first wear and professional cleaning.
Verified claims
- Collar silhouette
- Shirt-collar silhouette pairs with silk blouses for office looks and layers cleanly under scarves.
- Care
- Genuine suede requires suede protector spray before first wear and professional cleaning.
- Seasonal versatility
- Bridges summer and autumn palettes, enables tonal beige layering, and pairs with soft fabrics.
- Daytime look
- Looks intentionally understated in outdoor light, fitting casual daytime occasions.
- Layering
- Fits over a light- to mid-weight layer; collar lies flat under a scarf or coat.
- Styling
- Shirt-collar design works with silk or cashmere; cream color pairs with summer and autumn tones.
- Fit over time
- Split suede stretches at elbows and placket with repeated layering.
- Texture
- Matte suede nap softens the jacket's feel and pairs with silk, cashmere, and wool.
- Color versatility
- Ivory/cream beige is a warm neutral that bridges summer linens and autumn camel tones.
- Construction
- Split suede is lighter, softer, and matte, but stretches at elbows and the nap wears; ages with patina.
- Stretching
- Split-layer suede stretches at elbows and button placket, softening the fit.
- Initial softness
- Split-suede construction makes the jacket lighter and softer from the start.
- Patina
- Matting, stretching, and patina develop at high-contact areas over time.
Product record
- Title
- Matilda Shirt-Collar Suede Jacket
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to style a shirt-collar suede jacket
- Under natural light, the suede's nap diffuses reflections, avoiding the shiny glare of polished leather, which keeps the ivory jacket looking intentionally understated rather than overly precious, making it a safer choice for casual daytime events like brunches or shopping trips.
- The regular fit is cut to accommodate a light to mid-weight layer without distorting the jacket's line, extending its use from early fall over a tee to early winter over a cashmere crewneck or thin hoodie; because the shirt collar sits flat, it layers cleanly under a scarf or coat without bunching.
- The ivory/cream beige hue functions as a warm, light neutral that avoids the starkness of pure white, allowing it to bridge both summer-weight linen trousers and autumn-ready camel or rust tones while still acting as a focal point that plays well with tonal beige-on-beige layering, something darker suede cannot pull off.
- Suede's matte, slightly napped surface softens the jacket's structure, making it feel less rigid than smooth leather and more approachable for daytime wear; the texture picks up warm light, enhancing the cream tone indoors and complementing soft fabrics like silk, cashmere, and wool that echo its plush handfeel.
- The button-front shirt collar replaces the notched lapel and asymmetrical zip of a classic moto jacket, creating a cleaner, less aggressive silhouette that slips seamlessly into smart-casual outfits where a traditional leather jacket would feel too rugged, making this Matilda a viable topper over a silk blouse or fine-gauge knit for office-adjacent looks.
Understanding suede leather quality and durability
- The raised nap on split suede is more susceptible to matting and burnishing at the shirt collar edge and pocket openings than the finer, denser nap of calfskin or lambskin suede, so the jacket develops a softly worn-in look within the first season rather than holding a pristine finish.
- The 'suede-finish genuine leather' shell is cut from the split layer of the hide — the fibrous corium beneath the top grain — which is buffed to raise the nap. This construction yields a lighter, softer jacket than full-grain suede, but with a looser fiber structure that will stretch more readily at the elbows and around the button placket.
- As a genuine hide rather than bonded leather, the jacket will age by developing a patina — changes in color and sheen — rather than cracking or peeling; the ivory/cream beige color is especially prone to darkening at contact points, which accents the shirt-collar silhouette and gives each jacket a unique wear pattern over time.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a shirt-collar suede jacket in a warm camel tan with visible button placket, pointed shirt collar, long set-in sleeves, and a straight hem falling to hip length; soft matte suede surface is visible.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, hip-length jacket with a relaxed fit worn open on the model; front panels fall flat with a vertical button placket on the right-side panel (model left).
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (high) - CollarPointed shirt-style collar with a visible collar stand and folded collar points.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Closure and buttonsSingle-row button closure with medium-sized round buttons; three buttonholes visible on the left front panel and three corresponding buttons on the right front panel, one button fastened near mid-torso.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.17 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves with a smooth straight cuff; left sleeve (viewer right) is slightly pushed up revealing a sweater cuff beneath.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.20 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.17 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Material appearanceUniform soft matte suede surface with subtle nap visible as slight tonal variation across panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (high) - Panel constructionHorizontal seam across the front at roughly waist level creating a lower front panel; clean topstitching visible along seams and hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background; additional clothing and a red scarf are present as styling props.
- Model and poseStanding model faces the camera at slight three-quarter angle with left hand in pocket and right arm holding a folded red scarf down by the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling propsLarge red fringed scarf held in the model's right hand and hanging down near the left leg (viewer left).
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.33 (high) - Additional garments visibleModel wears a white ribbed sweater underneath the jacket and dark indigo wide-leg jeans; pointed black shoes just visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral studio background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; floor seam faintly visible near bottom of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
camel tan suede· jacket body#BC8D62warm beige· buttons#BB8B62- Overall silhouetteStraight, hip-length jacket with a relaxed fit worn open on the model; front panels fall flat with a vertical button placket on the right-side panel (model left).
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper front of a tan suede shirt-collar jacket showing the collar, top button placket, shoulder seam, and part of a long sleeve on a model.
- Collar shape and stitchingSquared shirt-style collar with visible topstitching around the outer edge; collar lies flat and points outward over the front placket.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.43 · h 0.20 (high) - Material and surfaceSoft textured suede surface with a slightly napped finish visible across the jacket body and collar.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (medium) - Front button placketSingle-breasted front placket with visible round buttons; one button near the neckline fastened and another lower button visible through the placket opening.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Button appearanceButtons appear glossy with a marbled or tortoiseshell-like brown pattern and two holes visible on the lower button.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.63 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (medium) - Shoulder seam and sleeveSet-in shoulder seam visible sloping from the collar toward the sleeve; long sleeve shown on the right side of the image with smooth suede surface and no visible cuff detail.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Underlayer visibleA ribbed white knit neckline from an underlayer emerges from under the jacket collar at the center front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from upper chest to head against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionClose three-quarter portrait crop including the model's head, neck, and upper torso; jacket shown on the model from slightly left-facing angle.
- BackgroundSmooth, uniform light gray or off-white background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - ModelFemale model shown from the shoulders up wearing the jacket; face and short hair are visible and occupy the upper left portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting produces even illumination with gentle, minimal shadows along the jacket folds and under the collar.
Colors
warm tan suede· suede body and collar#BA865Amarbled brown· buttons#8C623D- Collar shape and stitchingSquared shirt-style collar with visible topstitching around the outer edge; collar lies flat and points outward over the front placket.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a camel-tan suede jacket on a model, showing center back seam, horizontal back seam at waist, shirt collar, long set-in sleeves with visible sleeve seams, and slight side pocket openings.
- View and fitJacket shown from the rear on a standing model; falls to hip level with a straight, slightly relaxed silhouette.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Material and finishSuede material with a matte, slightly nap-textured surface visible across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam runs down the center of the back from collar to hem, with visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.75 (high) - Horizontal back seamHorizontal seam crosses the back at approximately waist level creating a two-panel back construction, with matching topstitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Shirt collarLow shirt-style collar with a folded collar stand visible from the rear; collar has a matching suede finish.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve seamsLong set-in sleeves with a visible vertical seam detail running along the outer sleeve length and topstitching at seams.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.68 (high) - Side pocket openingsSlight angled pocket opening visible at the side seam on the left-rear side (model right), defined by a seam rather than a flap.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain off-white background with soft, even lighting; visible model head turned slightly to left and layered sweater cuffs peeking from sleeves.
- BackgroundPlain off-white neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model presenceFemale model visible from mid-thigh up; head turned slightly to the left showing left profile and short cropped hair.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Layering visibleWhite ribbed sweater cuffs extend past the jacket sleeves at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.80 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow cast at the lower hem area.
Colors
camel tan· body and sleeves#B17E52camel tan· collar#B17E53dark camel· stitching/topstitch#96683E- View and fitJacket shown from the rear on a standing model; falls to hip level with a straight, slightly relaxed silhouette.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Suede jacket
★★★★★Jennifer P.
This jacket is fabulous! A soft genuine suede and true to the colour I ordered. Fits well and I can dress it up or wear with jeans! Practical to wear indoors and outdoors in the spring and fall.
Q&A
1 answered- What is the best way to clean and care for this suede jacket? Is it water-resistant or should I treat it with a protector?
- This genuine suede leather jacket is not water-resistant. We recommend treating it with a suede protector spray before first wear and having it professionally cleaned by a leather specialist when needed.