The surface is the point here. Plush faux fur covers the whole jacket, so what would normally be a smooth quilted shell reads soft and deep instead, and the padded panels sit underneath doing the insulating work out of sight. The zip is concealed behind the front edge, which keeps that surface unbroken from the tall stand collar down to the hem.

Cropped is the other half of it. The body finishes above the waist, which keeps the volume off the hip and lets the jacket sit over a longer knit, a dress or high-waisted trousers without swamping the outfit. Drop shoulder sleeves fall softly rather than sitting square, and elasticated cuffs stop the sleeve riding up when you push it back. The collar stands high enough to shelter the neck on its own, which saves reaching for a scarf on a short trip out. It is lined throughout, so it pulls on over a jumper cleanly and the fur is kept off the skin.

Sizes run 4-6 / S to 20-22 / 2XL in Pink, Beige, Light Grey, Apricot and Black, in a relaxed cut that is true to size. Our model is 5'8" and wears size S. Hand wash cold or dry clean professionally, and do not tumble dry.

• Fit: Relaxed and oversized through the body and sleeves, true to size
• Surface: Plush faux fur outer over quilted padded panels, lined
• Collar and closure: Tall stand collar with a concealed front zip
• Sleeve: Drop shoulder sleeves with elasticated cuffs
• Length: Cropped, finishing above the waist
• Sizes and colours: 4-6 / S to 20-22 / 2XL in Pink, Beige, Light Grey, Apricot and Black
• Model: Model is 5'8" and wears size S
• Care: Hand wash cold or professional dry clean, do not tumble dry