Contemporaine
Belted Mixed Wool Felted Overcoat
CA$250.00CAD
In Stock
This belted overcoat is made from a lightweight double-sided felt in a reprocessed wool blend, offering a long, relaxed silhouette that falls below the knee. It features a shawl collar, a matching self-tie belt at the waist, and slit pockets, with dropped shoulders and a straight hem. Designed exclusively for Simons in Canada, this coat provides a warm, layered outer layer suitable for cool-weather wear.
- Material
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Chocolate/EspressoBurgundy
Size
XXS-XSSML-MEDLARGE-XL
Specifications
Lightweight double-sided felt overcoat with shawl collar and matching belt.
Lightweight double-sided felt, reprocessed wool blend, long relaxed style, shawl collar, matching belt, slit pockets.
- Material
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Style
- relaxed-fit, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
- Lightweight double-sided felt
- Reprocessed wool blend
- Long, relaxed style
- Shawl collar
- Matching belt to tie at the waist
- Slit pockets
- Belted design
Product Insights
This Simons-exclusive Canadian overcoat uses double-faced felt construction typical of $600+ coats, priced at $250, with 60% reprocessed wool to lower carbon impact and resist pilling. The lightweight, unlined coat drapes over chunky knits without bunching and has a clean interior finish. Rated for 5–15°C, it serves as a fall overcoat, spring coat, and winter mid-layer when layered under a parka, extending its use across three seasons; limited batch production reduces overproduction waste.
Verified claims
- Value proposition
- Undercuts Aritzia's $278 Connor and $350 Slouch as a Simons-exclusive Canadian design.
- Material
- Double-faced felt technique, usually in $600+ coats, is used at $250.
- Seasonal versatility
- Works in 5–15°C; layers under a winter parka or over a fall turtleneck.
- Exclusivity
- Simons-exclusive Canadian design with $278+ tier features at $250.
- Reprocessed wool
- 60% reprocessed wool lowers carbon impact and resists pilling.
- Trans-seasonal
- Lightweight felt extends wear from fall to spring.
- Limited batch
- Limited batch production reduces overproduction waste.
- Drape
- Drapes lightly and layers over chunky knits without shoulder bunching.
- Interior finish
- Double-faced felt yields a clean finished interior with no separate lining.
- Felt finish
- Double-faced felt construction provides a polished finish on both sides without a lining.
- Pilling resistance
- Denser felt from reprocessed wool resists pilling and keeps a crisp appearance.
- Seasonal use
- Wearable as a fall overcoat, spring coat, and winter mid-layer.
- Temperature range
- Rated 5–15°C; layering extends below for three-season use.
- Fabric performance
- Dense felt of 60% reprocessed wool, 40% nylon resists wind, insulates without liner.
- Layering
- Lightweight unlined design layers comfortably over knits with moderate warmth for 5-15°C.
Product record
- Title
- Belted Mixed Wool Felted Overcoat
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it stacks up at its price
- At CAD $250, the Contemporaine undercuts Aritzia’s entry-level belted wool coat (the Connor, $278) and the more voluminous Slouch Coat ($350+); despite the lower price, it offers a shawl collar and matching self-belt — features that at Aritzia typically appear only in the higher-priced Wool Cashmere tier — positioning it as a value-driven design buy rather than a cost-cutter.
- Because it is a Simons-exclusive coat designed in Canada and produced in limited batches, you are unlikely to see it on others — a departure from the ubiquity of Zara and Mango coats, which are manufactured in massive quantities and sold globally, making the Contemporaine a more singular wardrobe choice.
- Most belted wool-blend coats from Aritzia, Mango, and Zara rely on virgin wool (often blended with cashmere or synthetic), which carries a higher environmental toll; the Contemporaine’s reprocessed wool content keeps post-consumer fibers in circulation, lowering its carbon impact while yielding a denser, smoother felt that resists pilling better than the fuzzy virgin-wool bouclé common at this price.
- Aritzia’s Connor and Wilfred’s Cocoon coats — direct competitors at $278–$350 — use a structured woven wool-blend outer with a full viscose lining, which adds weight and structure; the Contemporaine’s double-sided felt eliminates the lining, shedding that weight for a lighter, more relaxed drape that layers comfortably over chunky knits without shoulder bunching.
- Double-faced felt, where two fiber webs are needle-punched together and edges are finished without a seam, is a construction method usually found in Italian-made coats above $600; its use at $250 indicates Contemporaine prioritized fabric innovation over luxury virgin materials, delivering a coat with clean, unhemmed lines and a clean finish on both sides — a detail that reads more expensive than the price tag.
- While most lined wool coats in this bracket are designed as standalone winter pieces, the Contemporaine’s lightweight felt excels as a trans-seasonal layer — it works over a turtleneck in fall, under a parka in deep cold, and as a polished overcoat in spring, effectively stretching its wearability by several months compared to a heavier, lined coat that gets stowed away by early April.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long, open-front felted wool overcoat in a dark brown color worn by a model; coat has dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and a straight hem falling below the knee. Coat is styled open with visible inner outfit layers and hands in pockets.
- SilhouetteLong single-layer overcoat with an open front and no visible fastening; straight, relaxed fit that falls below the knees.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceDense felted wool texture with a matte, slightly fuzzy surface visible on coat panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (medium) - Shoulder and sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam producing a relaxed sleeve line; sleeves are long and straight with the cuffs reaching the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Front opening and lapelWide, flat shawl-like front panels forming an open lapel without visible collar stand or buttons.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Pocket placementModel's right hand placed in a side seam or inset pocket; left coat panel shows similar pocket placement at hip level.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem and ventStraight hem with a narrow side vent or slight opening at the front skirt edge visible near the model's legs.Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium) - Visible lining or inner layerNo contrasting lining visible where coat is open; interior appears same dark brown as exterior.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio-style image showing a full-body model against a neutral panel background; soft even lighting with subtle floor shadow and no visible product packaging.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing the coat over a visible purple turtleneck sweater, cream wide-leg trousers, carrying a folded taupe bag, and wearing dark low-heeled shoes and gold hoop earrings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high) - PoseModel faces forward with a slight three-quarter turn, left leg slightly forward, left hand in pocket and right arm holding a folded bag at hip height.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.52 · h 0.76 (high) - BackgroundNeutral vertical panel backdrop in a light taupe-gray tone with a flat floor surface that meets the backdrop at a visible seam.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle soft shadow beneath the model and minimal specular highlights on accessories.
- Image framingFull-body vertical crop centered on model with small margin above head and floor visible at bottom edge.
Colors
dark brown· coat#412E2Cmauve purple· turtleneck sweater worn under coat#B37EAAcream· trousers#F4EBE4taupe· hand bagvery dark brown· shoes#2C232Bgold· earrings- SilhouetteLong single-layer overcoat with an open front and no visible fastening; straight, relaxed fit that falls below the knees.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long belted felted wool overcoat in a dark brown color with a wide shawl collar, long sleeves, side pockets, and a self-tie belt knotted at the waist.
- Overall silhouetteStraight long overcoat reaching below the knee with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and a straight hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.75 (high) - Material and textureFelted wool appearance with a soft, slightly napped surface and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.56 (medium) - Collar styleWide shawl-style collar that folds back to form a deep V-neck opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.20 (high) - Closure and beltSelf-fabric belt threaded through loops and tied in a flat knot at the front center, no buttons visible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - PocketsAngled side welt pockets with wearer hands placed inside; pocket openings trimmed by the coat fabric.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with dropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed shoulder line; cuffs show a folded purple sweater sleeve underneath.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Front openingCenter front overlap with left front panel slightly overlapping right, forming a continuous vertical front line without visible fasteners.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model wearing the coat against a neutral textured wall with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the coat over a visible purple turtleneck sweater and light-colored trousers, hands in pockets and belt tied at waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and settingNeutral vertical-paneled textured backdrop in light gray-beige tones, seamless studio floor visible at bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows under the collar and belt area.
- Image crop and orientationPortrait-oriented crop showing the model from head to below the knee with the product centered and small margin at left and right.
Colors
dark brown· main body and belt#3B2926- Overall silhouetteStraight long overcoat reaching below the knee with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and a straight hem.
- 03
Product
Three-quarter rear view of a long, belted, dark brown felted wool overcoat worn by a model; visible features include a wide notched collar, self-fabric belt, side seam pockets, dropped shoulders, and a visible center back seam.
- SilhouetteLong straight A-line coat falling below mid-calf with a relaxed, slightly voluminous fit when belted at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.72 (high) - Material textureUniform felted wool surface with a soft, slightly fuzzy matte finish visible across the coat body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high) - CollarWide notched, turned-down collar that sits flat against the upper back and neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - BeltSelf-fabric belt wrapped at the natural waist and tied at the side, made from the same felted material as the coat.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.45 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - PocketsSide seam pockets with the model's right hand inserted in the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with a dropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed upper sleeve; cuffs are simple turned edges with no visible closures.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center back of the coat from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.68 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a standing model in three-quarter rear pose against a neutral paneled backdrop; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel standing with body angled slightly to camera left, head turned toward the left, right hand in pocket and left arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light gray-beige vertical paneled wall and matching floor surface forming a seamless studio environment.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left producing gentle, even illumination and minimal hard shadows.
- Visible additional garmentsParts of a lavender ribbed sweater at the collar and cuffs, off-white wide-leg trousers, and black flat shoes are visible under the coat.
4 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.92 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· coat body#3B2926lavender· visible sweater collar and cuffsoff-white· trousers#EDE6E1black· shoes#130D0C- SilhouetteLong straight A-line coat falling below mid-calf with a relaxed, slightly voluminous fit when belted at the waist.
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Q&A
2 answered- Does this coat have any lining? If so, what material?
- This coat is made from a lightweight double-sided felt fabric, which means the material is finished on both sides and does not require a separate lining. There is no additional lining material; the felt itself serves as both the outer and inner layer.
- How much warmth does this lightweight felt provide? Suitable for what temperature range?
- This lightweight double-sided felted reprocessed wool blend coat provides moderate warmth, comparable to a typical fall or spring jacket. It's best suited for temperatures around 5–15°C (40–60°F), but for colder conditions, layering with a sweater is recommended.