Claire's Picks
← Coats and Jackets Worth the InvestmentJackets With a Button Edge That Works
The button edge on a jacket is one of those details that most men walk past without registering, and then can't unsee once they know what to look for. It's the strip of fabric that runs either side of the front closure, and when it's done badly it puckers, gaps, or sits in a way that makes the whole front of the jacket look cheap regardless of what everything else is doing. When it's done well, it gives the jacket a clean, considered finish that reads as quality without announcing itself. We've been particularly interested in jackets where this detail is handled with real care. Whether that's a structured sport coat, a casual overshirt weight layer, or something that sits between the two. The button edge should lie flat, feel substantial, and hold its shape after repeated wear. That sounds like a low bar. It isn't. These are the jackets that clear it without any drama, which is exactly the point.
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