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Browse all Amiri jackets & outerwear →WOMEN - WOMEN'S MA QUAD SHAWL DOWN JACKET - Black
The verdict
Fit
Shawl collars offer more face framing than traditional hoods. Expect the jacket to sit closer to the body at the shoulders with drape at the chest.
Quality
Nylon and down construction is consistent across Amiri's line. The shawl collar is a tailored touch that adds to perceived refinement.
Is the price fair?
At 1490 USD, you are paying for designer branding, the shawl detail, and fit refinement. Material costs are a fraction of retail.
Best for
Women seeking a refined black down layer with a distinct silhouette that reads upscale across casual and dressed occasions.
Care
Treat the shawl collar carefully when cleaning; spot-clean if possible to preserve the fold and drape.
What owners report about Amiri jackets & outerwear
Third-party discussion of Amiri outerwear centers on whether the materials justify the price. In a leather-jacket forum thread dissecting a $3,000 Amiri jacket, posters judged the calfskin thinner and less durable than the heavier hides used by dedicated leather-jacket makers, and one flagged the visible sleeve-seam work as a reason to walk away; even the harshest post conceded the pieces are generally decently made while calling the materials well below the price point. Owners of the brand's denim say much the same about value — the distressing and stretch are liked, but almost nobody defends full retail, with the standard advice being to wait for seasonal discounts. Brand-level review pages add complaints about slow, email-only customer service.
- Strengths
- The design is what owners say they are paying for — distinctive distressing and detailing — and even sharp critics concede the construction itself is decent.
- Watch out for
- Materials relative to price is the recurring failure point — reviewers cite thin calfskin and questionable seam finishing on leather pieces, and near-universally advise against paying full retail.
- Sizing
- Jacket-specific sizing reports are scarce; owners of the brand's denim report the cuts run skinny and suggest going up a size unless you are slim.
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