The Royal Chesterfield Coat | Velvet Collar

The Hook

Product Highlight: The Chesterfield is the undisputed king of formal outerwear. Distinguished by its signature black velvet collar and concealed "fly front" placket, this coat exudes aristocratic elegance. It is the only correct choice to wear over a Tuxedo or a dark business suit. Minimalist, sleek, and profoundly sophisticated, this piece elevates your winter wardrobe to the level of black-tie luxury.

Technical Specifications

Product Story

Title: The Aristocrat’s Choice: Understanding the Chesterfield

1. Core Parameters: The defining feature is the contrast velvet collar, sourced from premium cotton velvet for a rich, deep black pile. The "Fly Front" hides the buttons, creating an unbroken vertical line that makes the wearer look taller.

2. Fit Logic: Cut with a straighter, tubular silhouette. It is slimming but not tight, designed to drape elegantly over evening wear.

3. Usage: Strictly formal. Weddings, Opera nights, Galas, or funerals. This is a coat that respects the gravity of the occasion.

4. Fit & Adaptation: The "Over-Suit" Engineering Buying an overcoat online can be tricky due to sizing. We solved this with our "Layering-Ready Block."

Calibration: You do NOT need to size up. If you wear a size 40 Suit, buy a size 40 Coat. We have already accounted for the extra room needed for your blazer and shirt.

Length: Cut to a classic knee-length (approx. 100-105cm for Reg size), which is the perfect length to cover a suit jacket completely while keeping your legs warm.

This garment represents the pinnacle of our pattern-making expertise. We utilize a "Sartorial Cut" inspired by Savile Row.

Pattern Alignment: The true test of a check suit is the alignment. At Suzhou Light Source Couture, we ensure the horizontal lines of the check match perfectly across the front closure, the pockets, and the sleeve seams. This visual continuity is what defines luxury.

The "Clean Back": We pay special attention to the back panel curve. It hugs the lumbar region without pulling, eliminating the unsightly "collar gap" often seen in mass-market blazers.

5. Customization Services (OEM/ODM): Winter Specifics

Length Adjustment: Markets differ. We can shorten to "Car Coat" length or extend to "Calf Length" based on your local climate needs.

Lining Options: Upgrade to a Quilted Thermal Lining for markets with sub-zero temperatures (e.g., Canada, Russia) without altering the external silhouette.

Monogram: Interior pocket embroidery is available for corporate gifting orders.

6. Logistics & Packaging: Heavy Goods Handling

Protection: Checked fabrics are sensitive to distortion. We ship these in rigid boxes with extra tissue stuffing in the sleeves and chest to prevent the pattern from warping during transit.

VIP Lane: Orders for this premium line are prioritized in our production queue.

Safety First: We use moisture-absorbing silica packets and mold-prevention sheets in every carton, ensuring delicate fabrics like linen or wool arrive in pristine condition, even after weeks at sea.

Priority Lane: Orders for this premium line are processed through our VIP shipping lane, ensuring priority boarding on flights for faster sample delivery.

7. Success Case Study

The Corporate Gift Client Profile: A Private Bank in Frankfurt.

The Solution: They ordered the "Diplomat Black Coat" as a winter gift for their top 50 partners.

The Result: The perceived value was immense due to the weight and tactile quality of the wool. The bank reported that recipients wore the coat daily throughout the winter, providing continuous brand visibility.

8. After-Sales & Care

Moth Protection: Wool is a natural protein. We treat all fabric with an eco-friendly anti-moth finish before production.

Brush, Don't Wash: We provide a care guide explaining that wool coats should rarely be dry cleaned. A good brushing is usually all that is needed to remove city dust.

Pattern Guarantee: We promise that every suit you receive will have perfect pattern matching at the key visual points (pockets/lapels). If a check is misaligned by more than 2mm, we consider it a defect and will replace it.

Fabric Integrity: We provide a swatch of the fabric and a spare button set in the inside pocket for future repairs.

Construction Warranty: We guarantee the internal canvas and fusing will not bubble or delaminate for the lifespan of the garment (under proper care).

Replacement: In the unlikely event of a craftsmanship error, we offer a "no-questions-asked" air-freighted replacement within 7 days.

Suzhou Light Source Couture - Your Trusted Suit Manufacturing Expert.