Contemporaine
Patch Pockets Pure Linen Jacket
This is a boxy-fit women's jacket made from 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, a certified European linen with a thick, durable washed weave. It features a shirt collar, full-length button placket, patch pockets, and button cuffs, suitable for casual layering. Designed in Canada by Contemporaine, it requires professional cleaning; customer reviews praise the fabric quality, though some note the boxy fit can run large.
- Material
- Pure Linen
- Style
- boxy, modern, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Boxy linen jacket with shirt collar and patch pockets.
Boxy cut, shirt collar, full-length button closure, patch pockets, button cuffs, washed linen weave.
- Material
- Pure Linen
- Style
- boxy, modern, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Contemporaine by Simons exclusive design
- Thick and durable washed linen weave
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certified European linen
- Boxy silhouette
- Shirt collar
- Full-length button closure
- Patch pockets
- Button cuffs
- Pure linen fabric
Product Insights
The Patch Pockets Pure Linen Jacket by Contemporaine offers a classic-elegant topper in 100% certified European linen with a breathtake weave, interior bound seams, and four external patch pockets that provide ample storage but add front bulk. The jacket runs small in the body and wide in the shoulders, with long sleeves; buyers often size up for a slouchy fit, though this affects length and shoulder fit, while petite buyers may need hemming. Made from rain-fed, mechanical-processed Master of FLAX FIBRE™ linen that softens over time and shrinks less than 3%, it is breathable for hot weather, substantial for cool days, and versatile as a buttoned shirt-jacket or open topper. Canadian-designed and European Flax-certified, it is priced at $125 CAD (sale at $69.95) for a durable, sustainable wardrobe staple.
Verified claims
- Sizing trade-offs
- Runs small in body and wide in shoulders; size up for slouchy fit but check impact on length and shoulder fit.
- Sleeve length
- Sleeves run long; petite buyers often need hemming.
- Fabric hand
- Medium-weight European linen with a textured hand and breathable weave.
- Interior finish
- All interior seams are finished with binding tape.
- Durability
- Linen softens after washing and shrinks less than 3%.
- Pocket design
- Four external patch pockets provide ample storage but add front bulk that disrupts a streamlined look.
- Seasonal range
- Breathable for hot weather, substantial for cool days; buyers also report using it for sun protection.
- Materials
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen: rain-fed, mechanical processing, low shrinkage, softens over time.
- Styling versatility
- The jacket works buttoned as a shirt-jacket or open as a topper; reviewers pair it with jeans, dresses, and matching trousers.
- Sizing for slouchy look
- Buyers often size up for the intended slouchy fit; the brand suggests layering instead of sizing down.
- Pocket configuration
- Reviewers note the double patch pockets can feel bulky and overdesigned for streamlined outfits.
- Certification
- European Flax certification: rain-fed, chemical-free, zero-waste linen; third-party audited.
- Value
- Sale price $69.95 offers certified European linen from verified sustainable supply chain.
- Design philosophy
- Classic elegance and edited modern fashion in durable linen with bound seams.
- Canadian design
- Designed in Canada with CEO commitment to featuring Canadians in stores.
- Sustainability
- European Flax-certified linen from Simons' Vision program.
- Wash care
- Shrinks less than 3% and holds its shape when washed in cold water and air-dried.
- Seam finishing
- Interior seams are finished with binding tape for durability.
Product record
- Title
- Patch Pockets Pure Linen Jacket
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.7 stars, 46 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How to style a boxy linen shirt jacket
- The design’s casual nature means it looks equally natural buttoned as a standalone shirt-jacket or worn open as a lightweight topper — a versatility that doubles the outfit permutations from one piece.
- The shirt collar and boxy shape blunt the formality of a dress, making a floral or slip dress feel instantly more approachable when the jacket is thrown on and paired with sneakers — a styling trick that makes it a practical grab for outdoor events and weekend errands.
- The thick washed European linen weave bridges spring and summer seamlessly — it has enough body for cooler mornings worn over a long-sleeve, yet the natural breathability of flax keeps it from feeling heavy when temperatures rise.
- Full-length buttons and a deliberately oversize cut let the jacket hang open like a relaxed topper, a look that works especially well with a tucked-in patterned shirt and straight-leg jeans for a put-together but unfussy weekend uniform.
The Contemporaine brand and Canadian design story
- The brand's 'edited modern fashion' descriptor, used across Simons' own navigation, signals a curated design philosophy that distills contemporary trends into wearable staples — this jacket's clean lines, collar, and patch pockets reflect that edit-first approach.
- Journalistic coverage slots Contemporaine as delivering 'classic elegance,' distinct from Simons' youth-oriented Twik and the young-professional urbanite brand Icone — a positioning that centers this jacket on enduring style and quality rather than of-the-moment trends.
- Contemporaine was launched by Donald Simons in the 1960s alongside Twik and Le 31, specifically targeting women aged 30 to 40 with a focus on refined, lasting style — a demographic positioning that explains why this jacket uses pure, durable linen and a clean silhouette rather than chasing seasonal trends.
- CEO Peter Simons has publicly stated the company's effort to feature Canadians 'from the art adorning the spaces to the items stocked on shelves,' lending the 'designed in Canada' tag on this Contemporaine jacket institutional weight — it's a deliberate investment in local talent, not a marketing claim.
- Carrying both the Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certification for certified European linen and Simons' Vision label (which requires circular or 50%+ reduced-impact production), this jacket moves Contemporaine into environmentally conscious territory without abandoning its natural-fabric roots — appealing to buyers who value transparency in material sourcing.
What the Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certification means
- Flax in Western Europe is typically grown without irrigation, relying solely on natural rainfall — meaning this jacket's fabric required virtually no added water during cultivation, a distinction that makes it a significantly lower-impact choice compared to water-intensive cotton alternatives found in many casual wardrobes.
- Between 2020 and 2025, demand for the certification surged by over 800%, reaching 1,595 certified companies worldwide — a trajectory that positions Masters of FLAX FIBRE as the emerging global standard for trusted linen, and means this jacket fits into a widespread industry shift rather than a niche eco-offering.
- The entire conversion from harvested plant to spinnable fiber — a process called scutching — uses no chemicals, preserving the flax's intrinsic waxes and lignin; for the wearer, this means the jacket's linen softens and gains character with use rather than degrading or stiffening over time.
- The linen in this jacket originates from the coastal flax belt of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, where the maritime climate and alluvial soils naturally produce fibers with superior length and strength — a geographic advantage that directly underpins the thick, durable hand of the washed linen weave described in the product listing.
- The agricultural standard mandates that every part of the flax plant be utilized — long fibers for textiles, short fibers and shive for paper or composites, seeds for linseed oil — so this jacket participates in a production system where no harvest material is discarded, a full-use philosophy that deepens its sustainability story.
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE is the mandatory raw-material prerequisite for the higher-tier Masters of LINEN label, which additionally certifies European spinning and weaving; while this jacket does not carry that more demanding mark, its linen meets the same agricultural and origin criteria that feed into Europe's most esteemed mills, giving it a fiber-level pedigree equivalent to far more expensive garments.
- Every step of the supply chain — from scutching mill to finished cut-and-sew product — is subject to annual independent audits by Bureau Veritas, so the 'certified European linen' claim on the tag is not a brand self-declaration but a verified, traceable statement that a buyer can trust.
Simons Vision program and eco-badges
- The Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen carries European Flax certification, which guarantees that the flax is grown in Europe without irrigation — relying solely on rainfall — and without GMOs or synthetic agrichemicals; the result for this jacket is a fiber that sequesters carbon during cultivation and significantly reduces the water footprint at the raw-material stage compared to conventional cotton or irrigated flax.
- To earn the Vision badge, a product must come from a circular production process or contain at least 50% reduced-impact materials versus its conventional counterpart — for this jacket, the European Flax certification and water-conscious linen processing push it over that threshold, placing it among the exclusive collections Simons aims to have 90% Vision-compliant by end of 2024.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a boxy, collar-neck linen jacket in a very dark color with a central button placket, two rectangular patch pockets, rolled sleeve cuffs, and visible woven texture.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length jacket shown from the front with a straight hem that falls near the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarClassic shirt-style point collar that lies flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCentral vertical button placket with five visible round buttons in a contrasting tortoiseshell-like brown; buttonholes visible on left placket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Patch pocketsTwo large rectangular patch pockets placed low on the front panels, one on each side, with visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsThree-quarter length sleeves shown rolled up into a cuff on both arms, with a small visible slit and topstitch detail near the cuff on the right sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.42 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric textureWoven linen texture visible across the surface with subtle natural slubs and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.42 (medium) - TopstitchingNarrow topstitch lines visible along the placket, pocket edges, hem, and collar seams.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high) - Color appearanceJacket appears very dark, near black, with the buttons providing a lighter contrast.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the jacket worn by a model against a plain light background; a white tank and blue jeans are visible under the jacket. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows. Image crops at mid-thigh.
- Model stylingModel wears the jacket over a white V-neck tank and mid-blue denim jeans; hands are relaxed at sides with one hand partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.54 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Shot framingCropped mid-thigh, centered frontal composition showing upper body and jacket details.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, focused image with clear detail and natural color rendering.
Colors
near black· jacket body#0E0D13- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length jacket shown from the front with a straight hem that falls near the model's hips.
- 02
Product
Front view of a cropped black jacket worn by a model showing collar, central button placket with three visible large round buttons, rolled sleeves, and lower patch pockets.
- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy jacket seen from the front with a straight hem that sits near the model's waist; relaxed fit through the body.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (high) - CollarShirt-style flat collar with a medium spread, lying mostly flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentered vertical placket with large round buttons; three buttons clearly visible and spaced down the front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Button appearanceButtons are glossy, warm brown/amber with a darker central pattern resembling tortoiseshell.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.74 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve stylingLong sleeves pushed or rolled up to just below the elbow on both arms, showing soft fabric folds at the cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Patch pocketsRectangular patch pockets set into the lower front panels; pocket tops align with the jacket hem area and are partially visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric textureMatte woven fabric with a subtle visible weave consistent with linen or similar textured material.
- Visible stitchingTopstitching visible along the placket edges and pocket openings, in matching dark thread.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a seated model wearing the jacket against a plain light background; partial chair and model's hands visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model seated with arms crossed at waist; torso and head visible, face turned slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - PropsWooden chair back visible at the right edge behind the model.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and mild shadowing under the arms.
- Image cropTight crop framing chest to mid-thigh; lower legs and feet not shown.
Colors
black· fabric#0E0D13amber brown· buttons#8C5333- Overall silhouetteCropped boxy jacket seen from the front with a straight hem that sits near the model's waist; relaxed fit through the body.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black long-sleeve linen jacket on a model, showing back yoke seam, straight hem, and sleeve cuffs with visible button detail.
- Back panelFlat back panel in a matte black woven fabric with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high) - CollarSimple turned-down shirt-style collar in the same black fabric, visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.07 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves in matching black fabric with a visible seam running along the outer arm.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.58 (high) - Cuff and buttonRight sleeve cuff visible with a small dark button fastening.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.68 · w 0.11 · h 0.12 (high) - HemlineStraight hem ending above the hips with a clean finished edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a plain light background; lower torso shows blue denim jeans; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the right, right hand by her side and left arm relaxed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Visible apparel aside from productBlue denim jeans visible from the waist down occupying the lower central area of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and image qualitySoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and clear focus on the jacket.
Colors
matte black· jacket body#0E0D13- Back panelFlat back panel in a matte black woven fabric with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back.
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Customer Reviews
43 total43 reviews · out of 5
Such a great jacket
I love navy blue and this linen jacket is awesome. It is not too short (I'm 5'7) and can easily be worn as a top. I like my clothes loose fitting in the heat so got an xl
Too casual
Item was not as elevated as I expected based on reviews. Returned.
Pratique
Petite veste pratique et intemporelle. Elle est confortable ! Je suis une fan du lin !! Si vous hésitez entre deux tailles, je vous suggère la plus petite.
Pas assez souple
Après un Lavage s’assoupli un Peu
Veste poches plaquées lin
Modèle classique veste poches plaquées lint
Love the quality
Perfect spring summer jacket
Couleur et coupe
Belle couleur, coupe carrée mode.
Elegant lightweight jacket
Classy simple jacket for warm weather Had to size up as wanted to wear as a jacket rather than shirt with nothing underneath
Impeccable
Belle coupe
J’aime bien
Parfait
Veste en lin
Très beau! Passe-partout, peut être porté décontracté ou chic.
Best poches plaqués pur lin
Lin de très haute qualité et finition des couture soignée
Easy Linen shirt/jacket
A very versatile summer shirt/jacket for cooler summer nights
Pure Linen Jacket
Beautiful fabric, navy colour perfect. Sleeves too long, petite size would have been preferable. Two sets of pockets a bit overkill.
Veste poches plaquées pur lin
La grandeur est exacte et elle est belle…
Awkward fit - at least in larger sizes
I was looking forward to this item and expecting a loose, boxy fit. I bought an XL per my measurements. The biggest problem is that the shoulders are too wide. The other issue is that the torso length ends at the widest part of my hips and is too short to tuck into the matching shorts like some of the models do, but too long to pass for "cropped. " The sleeves are baggy and the armholes very wide at the shoulder so lifting my arms lifts the entire thing halfway to my bra. The fabric and colour are beautiful, though, and the matching shorts fit me better. I can still style it purely as an unbuttoned jacket, so I think I will keep, but I am disappointed.
Trop grand
La qualité du tissus est très bonne mais la veste était trop large sur tout au niveau des épaules et des bras.
Jacket
Fits slightly tight.
Veste
Parfait
Love the fabric
Love the fabric
Tissu de grande qualité
Je suis impressionnée sur la qualité du tissus. Belle tombée.
Nice Linen Jacket
I love this jacket. Nice to have a light cool summer jacket that is not a jean jacket. I’m sure it will get lots of use. Very nice quality linen. All the inside seams are finished very nicely with binding tape. Lots of pockets with 4 outside and 2 inside.
Qualité et confort
Parfait pour la saison estivale
Vraiment à mon goût.
La qualité du lin est belle. Bien sûr pas celle qu’on pouvait trouver à une époque mais il est d’une bonne épaisseur. La longueur est parfaite et donne un beau look. Les coutures intérieures sont très bien faites, avec un biais de finition. Synonyme de qualité. Détail que je n’avait pas vu. J’ai choisi la couleur beige et c’est vraiment le beige classique du lin.
Bel ajout
Jolie veste bien coupée, style relax, un peu plus foncée que la robe de lin Simons achetée en même temps, (sans être un ensemble), mais ça fait tout de même très bien.
Très légère
Très légère
Veste poches plaquées pur lin
Tombe bien, parfait pour porter sport ou toutes occasions
Une jolie veste
Malgré la mode des vêtements carrés que je n'aime pas, cette veste sera agréable à porter
Pratique veste. Chic ou sport!!
Ce veston leur être porté chic ou spot il s’agence avec tout. Autant avec un jeans qu’avec une petite robe.
Veste
Elle tombe bien.
Belle coupe
La veste était belle et les finitions étaient bien faite mais le dos était trop court pour moi.
Great Jacket
I purchased this for an upcoming holiday to be smarter than a Jean jacket but just as practical. I’ve not washed it yet but it’s a great piece that’s super stylish. I upsized from the L to the XL because the L just felt a bit too snug especially if I was wearing a belt. The XL “hangs” clear of my hips/belt but still looks tailored.
Linen jacket
perfect jacket if you're looking for a casual, relaxed style
Veste en lin
Je l'adore et habille la bonne grandeur
Bon achat
Belle veste en lin de qualité. Je l'ai achetée pour l'ensembler au pantalon de même couleur.
Chemise en lin
Confortable
Jolie mais comment passera t’elle
Jolie mais comment passera t’elle le temps???
Very nice!
Very nice!
great linen jacket
Not my first purchase with Simons, and definitely not the last one. The jacket looks great both from outside and inside. Very rich color and perfect fit.
Attractive and useful
Has a good weight, beautifully finished seams, nice colour that can go with many others. handy on a cooler summer day/evening. Roomy but not too big.
indispensable
Belle coupe
Patch Pockets Linen Jacket
Very nice, casual linen jacket. Exactly what k needed to slip on when the night air gets a bit cool.
Liben dabric
Nicely made light weight summer cover for evenings or even as day sun protection👍
Q&A
3 answered- How does the boxy cut fit compared to standard sizing? Should I size down if I prefer a less oversized look?
- This jacket is designed with a boxy cut [1], so it intentionally fits more loosely than standard sizing. If you prefer a less oversized look, sizing down could work, but keep in mind that a smaller size may be shorter in length and tighter in the shoulders. For a closer fit without sacrificing comfort, we recommend staying with your usual size and styling it with layering in mind.
- What is the weight or thickness of the linen fabric? Is it suitable for transitional weather or just warm summer days?
- The product is described as having a 'thick and durable washed linen weave' [1], which indicates a medium-weight fabric suitable for transitional weather. It can be worn comfortably in spring and fall, not just warm summer days. The linen is substantial enough to hold its shape while still being breathable.
- Since it's pure linen, has the fabric been pre-washed to minimize shrinkage? How much shrinkage can I expect after washing?
- Yes, the linen has been pre-washed (the product listing notes a 'washed linen weave' [1]), which helps minimize shrinkage. Washed linen typically shrinks very little—usually less than 3%—if cared for properly. To further reduce any risk, we recommend washing in cold water and air drying.