Contemporaine
Colourful Stretch Denim Jacket
This is a women's stretch denim jacket from Contemporaine by Simons, crafted from a blend of 98% organic cotton and 2% elastane for flexibility. It features a regular fit with metallic buttons, buttoned flap patch pockets on the chest, slant front pockets, and tone-on-tone topstitching. Designed in Canada, it serves as a classic denim layering piece suitable for casual wear.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 98% organic cotton, 2% elastane
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Colourful Stretch Denim Jacket, at its $69.95 sale price, undercuts competitors like Ash and Quince while offering a Vision-certified design with three sustainability marks (Organic Cotton, Water Conscious, Reduction of Emissions). The 98% organic cotton fabric is soft initially and grows softer with each wash, resists thinning, and provides breathable temperature regulation. However, while the elastane stretch reliably recovers for many washes with proper care (cold wash, no softener, low heat), a gradual loss of stretch recovery over time is the main tradeoff.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- At $69.95 sale, undercuts $150 Ash and $85 Quince organic denim jackets while adding 2% stretch.
- Sustainability certification
- Vision-certified with three sustainability marks (Organic Cotton, Water Conscious, Reduction of Emissions) at $69.95.
- Fabric quality
- 98% organic cotton yields a fabric that softens with wash and resists thinning.
- Softness
- Feels soft initially and grows softer with each wash.
- Breathability
- Breathable organic cotton fibers regulate temperature for comfort.
- Durability
- Resilient organic cotton fibers resist thinning; elastane retains stretch with proper care.
- Care
- Cold water wash, no soak, no softener, and low-heat drying preserve fit and stretch recovery.
- Stretch recovery
- Reliable stretch recovery for many washes, with gradual loss thereafter.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Stretch Denim Jacket
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 135 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 30 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How the price compares to other organic denim jackets
- The jacket qualifies for Simons' Vision program, requiring a circular production process or at least 50% reduced-impact materials, signaling a level of environmental accountability that is uncommon among organic denim jackets priced below $100 CAD — a meaningful extra for sustainability-minded buyers.
- Even at its full retail of $135 CAD, the Contemporaine jacket is $15 less than the $150 Ash Denim Jacket, and at the $69.95 sale price it is less than half the cost — yet the Contemporaine jacket matches the Ash's 100% organic cotton base while adding 2% elastane stretch, a tangible advantage for daily wear.
- At its $69.95 CAD sale price, the Contemporaine jacket costs 18% less than Quince's $85 CAD chore jacket while incorporating 2% elastane — a stretch component missing from Quince's 100% cotton construction, making the Contemporaine a more comfortable and more affordable organic option.
Simons Vision sustainability certification
- Contemporaine is a Simons-owned house brand designed in Canada, meaning the Vision sustainability standards are applied across the retailer's own in-house production — by the end of 2024, 90% of Simons' exclusive collections met at least one Vision benchmark, making this jacket's eco-label part of a company-wide operational standard rather than a limited-edition 'green' capsule.
- At 98% organic cotton by weight, the jacket far exceeds the Vision program's 50% reduced-impact material threshold — only the elastane for stretch falls outside that scope, so nearly the entire fabric face is a certified lower-impact input.
- Simons achieved a milestone in 2022 where 80% of the cotton in its exclusive production was organic and 10% recycled, which means the organic cotton in this jacket arrives through a mature, high-volume supply chain that has systematically displaced conventional cotton across the brand — not a pilot program or limited drop.
- The Vision program requires compliance with at least one environmental criterion, yet this jacket is tagged with all three — Organic Cotton, Water Conscious, and Reduction of Emissions — signaling that its supply chain was audited for water use, carbon footprint, and fiber sourcing simultaneously, a more comprehensive sustainability assurance than a single-criterion product.
How organic cotton denim feels and ages
- The natural porosity of organic cotton denim allows for significant air circulation, helping regulate body temperature — the jacket stays comfortable as a light outer layer in warm weather and as an insulating mid-layer without trapping heat.
- Because organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, its fibers remain intact and free of the chemical residue that stiffens conventionally grown cotton — this jacket feels noticeably softer and more comfortable against the skin right out of the package.
- The organic cotton fibers in this jacket are longer and more resilient than those from conventionally grown cotton, so even with the 2% elastane blend, the fabric resists thinning and premature breakdown through repeated wear and washing better than a conventional cotton stretch denim jacket would.
- Organic cotton fibers relax and release tension with every wash, meaning the jacket becomes progressively softer over time while maintaining its structural integrity — unlike polyester-blend outerwear that tends to pill and roughen with repeated cleaning.
Wash and care for organic stretch denim
- Organic cotton can shrink 3-5% on its first wash if not pre-shrunk, and soaking allows water to penetrate the fibers more deeply than a machine cycle, triggering greater relaxation and resulting in a larger dimensional loss — skipping the soak keeps the regular-fit jacket from losing sleeve length or body width after the first cleaning.
- Washing cotton in water below 30°C can cut shrinkage by up to 75% compared to hot water, so the care tag's cold-friendly 'Machine Wash' setting preserves the jacket's original dimensions and prevents the 2% elastane from heat-set deformation — meaning the buyer doesn't need to size up to pre-empt shrinkage.
- Fabric softener's waxy film shortens the usable life of elastane and spandex by interfering with stretch recovery — the care label's explicit prohibition protects the 2% elastane in this jacket from degrading early, so the regular-fit shape stays springy through dozens of wears rather than turning slack.
- Denim bleeds indigo, especially in the first few washes, and the colourful dyework on this jacket will transfer a tint onto lighter clothes if washed together; keeping darks separate also prevents white lint from dulling the vivid Mossy Green or Copper/Rust finish.
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
Front view of an olive-green denim jacket worn on a model; visible details include a classic shirt collar, metal shank buttons down center front, flap chest pockets with buttons, vertical seamed paneling, and turned/ruched sleeves ending near the forearms.
- Overall silhouetteWaist-length, slightly fitted denim jacket with a straight hem that sits at the model's hips; jacket is shown front-on on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.54 (high) - CollarClassic pointed shirt-style collar with visible topstitching along the edges.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Center front closureSingle row of round metal shank buttons down the center front; one button visible at the collar band and additional buttons spaced vertically to the hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo horizontal flap chest pockets with pointed flaps, each secured by a single visible metal button centered on the flap.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Seam and panelingVertical princess-style seam panels run from the chest toward the hem on each side of the front, with visible double topstitching creating narrow panels.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.32 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves pushed or ruched to the forearm with visible cuff seams; sleeve fabric shows soft folds where pushed up.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.42 (high) - Side pocketsVertical welt-style side pockets are visible near the jacket side seams at hip level on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.52 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven denim or twill with visible stitch lines; fabric appears medium-weight with slight structure and soft creasing at bends.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Button material finishButtons have a metallic, slightly reflective finish and a circular ridge around the center.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the jacket against a plain light gray to off-white background; image is cropped from the mid-thigh up and lighting is even and soft.
- Model and stylingFemale model wears the jacket over a white top and blue jeans; left arm rests alongside the body and right arm is slightly bent.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.80 · h 0.78 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light background with soft, diffused studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Crop and framingImage is vertically framed showing the model from head to upper thighs, cropping off the model's hands at the lower edge on the left side.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the jacket with natural color rendering and no visible text or logos in the background.
Colors
olive green· jacket body#7C734Bmetallic silver· buttons- Overall silhouetteWaist-length, slightly fitted denim jacket with a straight hem that sits at the model's hips; jacket is shown front-on on the model.
- 02
Product
Front view of an olive-green denim jacket with a point collar, metal snap buttons down the center, flap chest pockets, vertical seaming on the torso, and sleeves pushed to three-quarter length.
- Overall garment silhouetteShort, waist-length denim jacket with a straight hem and a fitted, slightly boxy torso created by vertical seam panels on the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric and finishHeavier woven denim-like fabric with matte finish and visible topstitching along seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - CollarPoint collar with visible topstitching, laying flat against the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Center front closureSingle row of round metal snap buttons down the center front; buttons are silver-toned and sit on a stitched placket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo horizontal flap chest pockets, each secured with a visible metal snap button; flaps have topstitching detail.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Vertical front seam panelsTwo vertical, topstitched seam panels run from the chest toward the hem, shaping the front panels.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high) - Sleeve stylingLong sleeves pushed or rolled to just below the elbow, showing slight fabric bunching at the fold.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.46 (medium) - Hem and waistbandStraight hem with a stitched waistband band and a visible metal snap button at the waist center front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from head to mid-thigh against a plain light neutral background with soft, even lighting. Model wearing the jacket over a white top and blue jeans; image is cropped at mid-thigh.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the jacket over a visible white crew neck tee and blue denim jeans; gold stud earring visible on model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray or off-white background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the jacket on the model, image framed from the top of the head to mid-thigh with the model slightly angled to camera left.
Colors
olive green· jacket body#7C724Bsilver metallic· metal buttons- Overall garment silhouetteShort, waist-length denim jacket with a straight hem and a fitted, slightly boxy torso created by vertical seam panels on the front.
- 03
Product
Waist-length olive-green denim-style jacket with a classic shirt collar, visible snap buttons down the front, two chest flap pockets, and pronounced vertical seams; sleeves pushed up to forearms and hands placed in lower front pockets.
- Overall silhouetteWaist-length, fitted jacket with a straight hem that sits at the model's waistband and a slightly structured shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - CollarClassic shirt-style collar with visible topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closureCenter front placket with visible round metallic snap buttons spaced down the front; top two snaps near chest area are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo chest flap pockets with a single visible snap on each flap and horizontal topstitching forming the pocket outline.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high) - Side hand pockets / hip detailLower front side pockets or openings where the model has both hands inserted, creating slight pull at the front hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves pushed up to the mid-forearm, showing slight wrinkling and stitching at the sleeve seams.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Seams and topstitchingVisible vertical princess seams on the front and contrasting topstitching along seams, pocket edges, and placket.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven fabric with a matte finish and fine texture consistent with a denim-style material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a standing model against a plain light background; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; model wearing additional garments and sandals, cropped full-body framing.
- Model and poseFemale model shown full body, standing with weight shifted to one leg, head turned slightly to the left, hands in jacket pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft diffuse lighting and faint floor shadow beneath the model.
- Other visible garmentsModel wears a white crew-neck top under the jacket, blue wide-leg jeans, and black open-toe sandals; these items are props in the image.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high)
Colors
olive green· body#7D724B- Overall silhouetteWaist-length, fitted jacket with a straight hem that sits at the model's waistband and a slightly structured shoulder seam.
- 04
Product
Rear view of an olive-green denim-style jacket on a model showing back yoke, center-back seam, stitched hem band and long sleeves with buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, waist-length jacket shown from the rear with a slightly boxy cut and a defined hem band at the waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarFolded shirt-style collar visible at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Back yoke and seamHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back and a vertical center-back seam running from yoke to hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Panel stitchingVisible double topstitching along seams and around the hem band and sleeve seams in a tonal thread.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves ending in buttoned cuffs; cuff button visible on the left sleeve hem.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with the appearance of denim or twill; surface looks smooth with visible stitch texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - No visible logos or decorationsBack of jacket shows no printed logos, patches, or decorative embroidery.
Other
Studio shot of a model from behind against a plain light background, showing partial blue jeans and a gold earring; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear standing upright; hands relaxed at sides, hips visible with blue jeans.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray to off-white seamless studio background.
- Prop - earringSingle visible gold hoop earring on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.03 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle shadows around the model's sides and under the hem.
Colors
olive green· jacket body#7C734A- Overall silhouetteStraight, waist-length jacket shown from the rear with a slightly boxy cut and a defined hem band at the waist.
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Customer Reviews
28 total28 reviews · out of 5
Parfaite
Je peux la porter tous les jours dans presque toutes les occasions
Un classique
Très contente, coupe flatteuse et beau tissu. J'ai pris une taille plus grande car je préférais qu'il soit plus grand
Veston en jean
Beau ,confortable et élégant.
Un peu juste
Achetée XL mais fait petit
WoW! Très belle et souple.
WoW! Très belle et souple. Fait super
lovely colour and feel
The many pockets are a big asset. I am short-waisted, a petite version would have been even more perfect.
A Great Buy
Very soft and comfy. Well made.
J'adore!
Confortable.
Trop courte
Beaucoup trop courte ! Cette magnifique veste est faite pour celle qui sont petite.
The most comfortable denim jacket!
Love the color, fit and feel of this jacket. It has some stretch so doesn't feel confining like some denim jackets do - you can actually move your arms and bend your elbows and it feels soft against your skin. The color (pine bottle green) is unique and really pretty.
Veste Jean beige
Très belle couleur et confortable.
Miss Jean jacket
Unfortunately is too big
Red denim jacket
This jacket is fabulous. The snug fit makes it very flattering and feminine. It's very comfortable to wear because of the stretch fabric.
Great jacket
Exactly what I wanted - giid fit, nuce cut, well made
Nice light fitted jacket
This is definitely a spring/summer jacket to wear over a t shirt or light blouse. It’s fitted and has some stretch. Sleeves are just barely long enough for me at 5’9” and it hits at hips like the model photo.
Veste en jean
Pas satisfaite. Le tissu est parfait, extensible; couleur parfaite. J’ai acheté la grandeur « moyen » et il faisait bien des épaule et du corps. Mais le défaut vient des manches. Trop serrées, très étroites!!! Comme c’est une veste, je prévoyais mettre un chandail dessous…, mais même avec un t-shirt, le look n’est pas au top. Donc, cette veste manque d’ampleur aux manches.
Belle tenue
Le tissu est de qualité ainsi que la coupe.
Un classique indémodable
La couleur rouge est un clin d'oeil à la vese en jean traditionnelle. J'ai acheté un moyen que j'ai échangé pour un large.
Bien
Un peu court pour moi.
Belle couleur
Belle couleur, belle qualité de tissus Coupe qui ne me convient pas : manches courtes, étroites, veste trop carrée Non seyant Retournée
La veste en jean extensible colorée
Trop petite
Fitted and great
Bought the blue. Grape at to have a little stretch as it’s more tailored than your typical Jean jacket
Veste jean rouge
Coupe traditionnelle carrée, tissu naturel et souple, poches intérieures pratiques
Parfait
Je recommande
Great jacket
The colour is as pictured and the fit is perfect. The material has a slight stretch to it and it is a perfect weight for cooler Spring evenings.
Denim jacket
Love this! It is such a nice change from the standard blue! It’s a light denim, beautiful red and am already getting lots of use. Git leans large so I had to get a smaller size.
Juste parfaite
La grandeur est bonne et elle est très confortable grâce à son élasticité.
Nice fitting jacket
I normally wear a size large, but have found, especially for a jacket, that I like that little bit of extra room. This jacket is perfect! And the little bit of stretch in the fabric gives moving room. The light taupe colour is the perfect neutral to go with everything. Definitely a good investment!!
Q&A
1 answered- How well does the 2% elastane retain its stretch after multiple washes? Does the jacket tend to sag or lose shape over time?
- With 2% elastane, this jacket offers good stretch recovery after washing, though some gradual loss is normal over many washes. To help maintain shape, wash in cold water, tumble dry low, and avoid fabric softener as per the care instructions. The 4.3★ average rating suggests most customers haven't experienced significant sagging.