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Browse all Lanvin jackets & outerwear →DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKET IN VISCOSE
The verdict
Fit
Double-breasted cut implies a more formal, structured fit. Viscose will be soft and draped, true to size typically.
Quality
Lanvin's viscose tailoring is precise. However, viscose creases and puckers under stress; not ideal for daily wear.
Is the price fair?
USD 1745 is steep for a viscose jacket. You're paying heavy brand tax for a fabric that's less durable than wool or cotton blends.
Best for
Occasions where elegance and refined dressing outweigh practicality.
Care
Dry-clean only; viscose wrinkles easily and requires professional pressing.
What owners report about Lanvin jackets & outerwear
Menswear forum owners rate Lanvin's tailored jackets as well constructed pieces from reputable factories, and expect a jacket to hold up longer than the owner will want to keep wearing it. One suit owner describes the construction as very good but machine-made with little handwork, and the cut as slim but classic rather than fashion-forward. Longtime posters agree the price runs ahead of the build: comparable construction can be bought for less, and the premium pays for the house's cut and look rather than extra handwork. Posters also note quality differs across the range depending on which factory made the piece and which line it belongs to.
- Strengths
- Owners report genuinely solid construction from good factories — durable enough to outlast the styling's relevance.
- Watch out for
- Reviewers note little handwork for the money and say equal construction quality is available cheaper; the markup is for the cut and label, and make quality varies by line.
- Sizing
- Owners describe the fit as slim but classic rather than fashion-forward.
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