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Browse all Frame jackets & outerwear →The Cropped Leather Jacket -- Dark Brown
The verdict
Fit
Frame's cropped leather pieces are fitted through the shoulders and torso. Dark brown leather develops character over time; expect structured seams and a precise fit—size true or consider going up one for layering.
Quality
At this price, Frame uses quality leather with refined finishing. Construction should reflect luxury standards—clean edges, even dye, premium hardware. Leather quality is a primary cost driver here.
Is the price fair?
At $698 on sale (indicated by sale tags), this is premium-tier leather jacket pricing. Fair for a luxury brand, though mid-market leather specialists offer similar construction at lower cost.
Best for
Leather connoisseurs building a curated wardrobe around statement outerwear.
Care
Condition leather regularly with saddle soap or a quality leather balm to maintain suppleness and prevent cracking.
What owners report about Frame jackets & outerwear
Coverage of Frame's jacket line is mostly editorial and retailer-side rather than long-run owner reporting. Reviewers describe the denim jackets as sharply cut, with substantial branded hardware and clean, precise stitching, and an editors' leather-jacket roundup picked the brand's leather blazer for having the right mix of style and materials. The main cautions reviewers raise are care-related: machine drying and frequent washing are said to break down the stretch fibers and fade the dye, shortening the jacket's life.
- Strengths
- Consistent editorial praise for construction detail — solid hardware, clean stitching — and deliberate, tailored cuts across both the denim and leather pieces.
- Watch out for
- There is little long-term owner reporting on the jackets, and reviewers flag the stretch denim as the fragile point — heat and over-washing warp the fit first.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report the jackets generally run true to size, and the oversized styles are cut roomy on purpose, so take your usual size rather than sizing up.
About Frame's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Your Ultimate Guide to the Frame Denim Jacket – Cedar & Lily Clothier · The Best Leather Jackets For Women, According To Our Fashion Editors – Forbes