
Simons x Kuwalla
Impressionist Painting Jacquard Jacket A Tribute To Claude Monet Collection
This women's button-front jacket from the Simons x Kuwalla 'A Tribute to Claude Monet' exclusive collection is crafted from slightly structured jacquard fabric with an impressionist painterly pattern in blue-green tones. It features an unlined relaxed fit, chest flap pockets with buttoned closures, and full-length marbled buttons. This outerwear piece can be worn as a light layer over tops or dresses for transitional-weather or indoor use.
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Specifications
- Material
- 80% polyester, 20% viscose
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
This limited-edition Simons x Kuwalla jacket uses a jacquard weave to reproduce Monet's brushstrokes with fine detail and color gradation, creating a pattern woven into the fabric that resists cracks and fading while shifting texture in light. The unlined, 80% polyester/20% viscose construction feels soft against skin, wicks moisture, and allows smooth layering without bulk, but the tradeoff is no interior pockets and dry-clean-only care. Staying true to size yields an intentional relaxed silhouette; sizing down offers a closer fit.
Verified claims
- Woven pattern
- Pattern is woven into fabric, resisting cracks and fading, with texture that shifts in light.
- Painterly reproduction
- Jacquard weave reproduces Monet's brushstrokes with fine detail and color gradation.
- Unlined design
- Jacquard's structure allows unlined design, making jacket light and breathable.
- Comfort
- 80% polyester, 20% viscose feels soft against skin and wicks moisture.
- Interior Details
- No interior pockets keeps silhouette clean; neatly finished exposed seams.
- Fabric feel
- The unlined poly-viscose fabric feels soft against skin and reduces clamminess.
- Fit
- Staying true to size yields an intentional relaxed on-trend silhouette; sizing down provides a closer, tailored fit.
- Layering
- Unlined construction allows smooth layering without bulk, so usual size works even with a turtleneck underneath.
- Painter's studio
- Echo painter's smock; style with raw-hem denim and canvas sneakers.
- Texture
- Jacquard texture is woven, not printed, adding dimension and depth.
- Limited edition
- Limited-edition Simons x Kuwalla capsule with matching miniskirt and tote; restocks unconfirmed.
- Care instructions
- Dry clean only to preserve jacket structure and texture.
- Durability
- Woven pattern won't crack or fade; fabric resists wrinkles and sagging.
- Construction quality
- Unlined jacket uses bound seams for extended wear.
Product record
- Title
- Impressionist Painting Jacquard Jacket A Tribute To Claude Monet Collection
- Brand
- Simons x Kuwalla
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the polyester-viscose blend feels and wears
- Poly-viscose blends are known for a "soft, smooth feel against the skin," so even without a lining, the inside of the jacket will not irritate or scratch — the viscose contributes a cool, non-plasticky touch that makes it comfortable over bare arms or a thin camisole.
- Polyester anchors the fabric with shape retention and wrinkle resistance while the 20% viscose softens the hand and adds a subtle, natural drape — so the jacket stays polished through a workday without feeling stiff or plasticky against bare skin.
- Viscose's intrinsic moisture absorption rate of 12–15% (vs. polyester's ~0.4%) means the 20% viscose content wicks perspiration away from the body, keeping the unlined jacket cooler and less clammy during extended wear in warm interiors or mild outdoor temperatures.
Benefits of an unlined jacquard jacket
- Interior pockets demand a lining to anchor them, so the jacket's two buttoned-flap chest pockets are the sole carry — a limitation that works in favour of the minimalist, art-forward design by keeping the lines uninterrupted and the casual character intact.
- Without a lining to add heft and pull the jacket into a sharp silhouette, the 80% polyester/20% viscose jacquard hangs in a more relaxed, shirt-like manner, reinforcing the garment's 'slightly loose fit' and making it feel effortless over a tee or dress.
- Since no lining hides the seams, unlined jackets demand a higher standard of interior construction; at the collaborative price point, this likely means neatly bound edges and a clean reverse that read as intentional when the jacket is worn open or sleeves are rolled.
- The product description calls out a 'slightly structured jacquard fabric,' meaning the woven-in texture itself supplies enough body to maintain a clean shape without a lining or canvas interlining, balancing architectural presence with airy wearability.
How jacquard weaving turns paintings into fabric
- Unlike printed fabrics where the design sits on the surface, this jacket’s Monet-inspired artwork is structurally woven into the cloth, so it will not crack, peel, or fade and retains a dimensional texture that shifts with the light and movement of the garment.
- The jacquard weave deploys multiple differently colored yarns simultaneously, producing the complex color gradations that replicate Monet’s impressionist technique of laying adjacent hues side by side to blend optically, turning the jacket into a faithful textile rendition of the painting.
- A Jacquard loom manages each warp end independently, allowing the woven pattern to capture the fine, intricate details of Monet’s dappled light and brushwork at a resolution unreachable by conventional grouped-thread looms.
- The ‘slightly structured’ quality—a product of the jacquard weave’s own density and yarn interplay—gives the unlined jacket enough body to hold its shape and frame the woven painting like a canvas stays taut on stretchers, letting the art take centre stage.
How to style the relaxed, loose fit
- Because the Monet jacquard is a bold, art-derived pattern, the strongest styling approach keeps every other piece tonal and simple—cream knit, chambray shirt, ecru trousers—so the jacket remains the focal point without visual competition, as GQ advises for any patterned blazer.
- The deliberately loose fit mirrors the current womenswear shift away from ultra-slim tailoring toward drape-heavy silhouettes—the relaxed blazer is deeply in vogue—so wearing this jacket true to size and embracing the roominess signals a fashion-aware choice rather than a sizing misjudgment.
- The slightly structured jacquard fabric provides enough drape-controlling body to keep the relaxed silhouette clean and intentional, satisfying the style principle that looser cuts demand fabrics with structure, so the jacket never reads as sloppy even when worn open or unlined.
- The full-length marbled buttons and oversized chest patch pockets echo the utilitarian details of a painter’s smock or studio jacket, so pairing the jacket with raw-hem denim, canvas sneakers, or a rolled-neck sweater references Monet’s working atelier and turns the wearer into part of the artistic narrative.
- The relaxed, slightly loose jacket creates volume up top; pairing it with a high-waisted bottom that elongates the leg—straight-leg ankle jeans, a slight flare, or a column midi skirt—defines the waist and prevents the silhouette from reading boxy, a proportion trick echoed by personal stylists for relaxed blazers.
- The unlined design makes the jacket light enough to wear as a transitional topper over thin turtlenecks or slip dresses without adding bulk, extending its functionality from early spring through late fall more like a polished shacket than a traditional blazer.
The story behind the Simons x Kuwalla collaboration
- Rather than a standalone piece, this jacket is part of a broader 'A Tribute to Claude Monet' capsule that includes a jacquard miniskirt and a tapestry tote — all united by impressionist painterly patterns, giving wearers the ability to build a coordinated, art-inspired look from the same collection.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-side profile of a long-sleeve jacquard jacket with impressionist painting-like multicolor pattern, visible collar, chest flap pocket with buttons, and full sleeve with turned cuff.
- Overall silhouetteWoman wearing a straight-cut jacket shown from the right-side profile; jacket extends below the hip within the frame and has a relaxed fit over the arm.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.65 (high) - Fabric texture and patternWoven jacquard fabric with a textured, painterly, impressionist-style multicolor pattern combining mottled blue-green ground with scattered lighter and warmer paint-like patches.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.33 · w 0.45 · h 0.55 (high) - CollarClassic shirt-style collar with visible topstitching lying flat against the neck on the right profile.
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x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Chest flap pocketSquare chest flap pocket on the visible side with two wood-tone buttons visible on the flap area.
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x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Front buttonsRound, light wood-tone buttons visible along the front placket near the chest pocket.
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x 0.51 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve with a turned hem cuff; sleeve shows the same jacquard pattern and a soft drape over the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Lifestyle portrait shot with a model holding a single pink flower; shallow depth of field and soft, out-of-focus floral background. Visible jewelry and props include a large hoop earring and multiple rings.
- Shot compositionRight-side profile portrait framing the model from head to mid-torso, product centered on the right half of the image with negative space to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model propsModel holds a long-stemmed pink pompom chrysanthemum near her face with both hands visible around the stem.
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x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - JewelryLarge thin gold hoop earring visible on the model's right ear and several gold rings on the fingers holding the flower.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.19 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and depth of fieldSoft, pale background with blurred floral shapes creating shallow depth of field and minimal visible shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model hair and profileModel shown in right profile with wavy blonde hair cascading down the back and clear facial profile toward the flower.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
muted teal blue-green· jacket main ground#546373pale cream· paint-like highlightsmuted rose· accent patches- Overall silhouetteWoman wearing a straight-cut jacket shown from the right-side profile; jacket extends below the hip within the frame and has a relaxed fit over the arm.
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Product
Front view of a two-piece coordinated outfit: a mid-thigh skirt and a button-front long-sleeve jacket in the same textured impressionist jacquard fabric; a short-sleeve crewneck tee is visible under the jacket and tall leather boots are worn.
- Jacket silhouetteBoxy, hip-length jacket with a straight hem, long sleeves rolled once to reveal the cuff, and a pointed collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.42 (high) - Jacket fastening and detailsCenter-front row of visible round buttons running from collar to hem and two flap chest pockets with button closures.
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x 0.43 · y 0.21 · w 0.20 · h 0.29 (high) - Jacket fabric patternAll-over painterly impressionist jacquard pattern in a textured mix of deep teal/blue background with lighter green, cream, pink and pale yellow abstract blotches resembling brushstrokes.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.42 (high) - Skirt shapeStraight, short skirt with a fitted waistband ending mid-thigh, made from the same patterned jacquard fabric as the jacket.
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x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.23 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible underlayerShort-sleeve crewneck tee in a solid pale cream or beige color visible at the jacket opening and collar.
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x 0.47 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - BootsTall pull-on leather boots in a warm tan or mustard color with a rounded toe and low stacked heel; boots reach just below the knee.
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x 0.43 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible seams and textureSubtle seaming visible at jacket shoulders, chest pocket flaps and skirt waistband; fabric shows woven texture and slight sheen in highlights.
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x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium) - Model's hands interacting with garmentLeft hand relaxed by side with fingers touching skirt hem; right hand resting near hip with ring visible on finger.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.49 · w 0.13 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.09 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot with a floral blurred backdrop, model centered full-body composition, soft even lighting and a reflective floor surface.
- Shot compositionFull-body, frontal studio shot with the model standing slightly angled forward and centered in the frame.
- BackgroundLarge out-of-focus mural or photographic backdrop depicting painterly flowers in pastel colors concentrated at left and right mid-height, leaving a pale central panel behind the model.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Floor surfaceSmooth reflective floor in a neutral light gray tone producing subtle reflections of the model's boots.
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x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and gentle highlights on fabric texture and the model's face and hair.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, well-focused subject with shallow background depth of field; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
teal painterly jacquard· jacket and skirt main fabric#4C6472pale cream and pink accents· painterly accents on jacket/skirt#EBBDA3pale cream· underlayer teemustard tan leather· boots#AC7333- Jacket silhouetteBoxy, hip-length jacket with a straight hem, long sleeves rolled once to reveal the cuff, and a pointed collar.
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Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-front jacquard jacket suspended against a blurred floral background. Features a point collar, two chest flap pockets with single-button closures, visible front buttons, and an allover impressionist painterly pattern in blue-green tones with lighter highlights.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy long-sleeve jacket shown from the front with a straight hem, slightly relaxed fit appearance, and both sleeves visible; garment is suspended and not on a model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - ClosureSingle row of visible round brown buttons down the center front providing a button-up closure.
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x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.49 (high) - CollarFolded point collar with the same jacquard pattern on both collar and body.
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x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular chest flap pockets with single visible button closures; left pocket (viewer right) slightly higher aligned with seam lines.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve cuffsSimple folded cuffs matching the jacket fabric; cuff on left sleeve (viewer right) visible and aligned with hem style.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric patternAllover jacquard painterly pattern reminiscent of impressionist water-lily style with irregular brushlike splotches in lighter greens, pale pinks, and cream on a dark blue-green ground.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high) - Neck label presenceRectangular fabric neck label sewn inside the collar visible at the back neck; text on the label is not legible at this resolution.Partial
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x 0.45 · y 0.13 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Jacket is photographed floating against a soft-focus floral scene with high-key lighting and blurred foreground and background floral elements; even lighting with minimal harsh shadows.
- Background sceneBlurred floral garden vignette filling the top and bottom edges of the frame with soft pastel blooms; background is intentionally out of focus.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Shot compositionCentered product with generous surrounding negative space; jacket appears detached from any hanger or model and is vertically centered in the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting with a faint shadow/soft gradient beneath the jacket suggesting slight separation from the background.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
deep teal blue· main body ground#1C3B4Bmoss green· pattern highlights#5B6C7Bpale rose· pattern accentswarm brown· buttons#637274- Overall silhouetteBoxy long-sleeve jacket shown from the front with a straight hem, slightly relaxed fit appearance, and both sleeves visible; garment is suspended and not on a model.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Monet jacket
Very pretty. Love the brocade. Fits large, would have preferred more of a jean jacket style.
Magnifique!
Quelle belle idée! Je porte du Monet sur moi!
Très jolie veste avec ce style impressionniste.
Elle a une belle coupe , pas trop courte pas trop longue, tissu souple et pas très rigide, convient avec presque tout, que ce soit sport ou un peu plus élégant.
Q&A
5 answered- Does this jacket run true to size? I usually wear a medium in fitted blazers; should I size down or up for the relaxed fit?
- This jacket has a relaxed, slightly loose fit, so if you usually wear a medium in fitted blazers, a medium here will give you a more relaxed silhouette. If you prefer a closer fit, you could size down to small.
- What are the care instructions? Can this jacket be machine washed or is dry cleaning recommended?
- Care instructions aren't listed in the product details, but given the jacquard fabric (80% polyester, 20% viscose) and structured nature, we recommend dry cleaning to preserve the shape and texture.
- Since the jacket is unlined, is the fabric opaque enough to wear without a top underneath?
- The jacquard fabric is tightly woven and typically opaque, so it should be fine without a top underneath. However, since the jacket is unlined, you may want to test it—some jacquard weaves can have slight transparency in bright light.
- Is this jacket part of a limited-edition release, or will it be restocked?
- This jacket is part of the exclusive Simons x Kuwalla 'A Tribute to Claude Monet' collection, which is a limited-edition collaboration. We do not have information on restocks, so we suggest purchasing now if interested.
- Does this jacket have any interior pockets? The description only mentions chest flap pockets.
- No, this jacket does not have interior pockets. The only pockets are the buttoned flap patch pockets on the chest.