Men’s Down Jackets: Loro Piana, Mink Bibs and -10C Warmth

The best men’s down jacket for city winters pairs a weatherproof shell with a high down ratio, and the most refined versions use Loro Piana fabrics with the Storm System membrane, 95% duck down fill and insulation tested to -10C. That is the formula behind the Yves Salomon men’s down collection, which adds removable mink, fox and shearling panels for extra warmth at the chest and collar, and sits within our men’s jackets edit. If you want a fur hood rather than a fur bib, read our guide to men’s parkas with fur hoods.

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 22 October 2026.

Key facts

• Several Yves Salomon men’s down jackets are cut from Loro Piana fabrics with the Storm System membrane, which is wind and water resistant and breathable.
• Yves Salomon men’s down jackets are filled with 95% duck down and 5% duck feathers.
• The brand states insulation on its men’s down jackets as tested to -10C.
• Removable bibs in sheared mink and Merino shearling fasten at the chest with press studs for added warmth.
• Men’s down jackets in the collection range from 66 cm (short) to 94 cm (long).
• Shearling is lambskin, not fur; the mink and fox details are real fur.

What makes a luxury down jacket worth it?

Three things separate a luxury down jacket from a mass-market puffer: the shell cloth, the fill and the finishing. Most puffers use a shiny nylon shell. The Yves Salomon Loro Piana pieces use wool-silk flannel and wool-cashmere jacquard, which look like tailoring but are backed by the Storm System membrane to keep wind and rain out while letting the body breathe. That means a down jacket you can wear over a suit without looking dressed for the slopes.

Fill is the second test. A 95/5 ratio of down to feathers, as used across this collection, gives high loft for the weight. Finishing is the third: lambskin trims with hand-dyed edges, press stud welt pockets and side hem drawstrings are details you notice every time you wear it.

Loro Piana Storm System down jackets explained

The Loro Piana Waterproof Down Jacket with Plucked Mink Collar is the shortest, at 66 cm, in 95% virgin wool and 5% silk with a plucked mink collar lining for softness at the neck. The Loro Piana Flannel Down Jacket with Removable Mink Bib uses the same wool-silk at 78 cm and adds a sheared mink bib that closes in at the chest.

For pattern, the Short Loro Piana Jacquard Down Jacket with Removable Mink Bib brings a discreet navy stripe jacquard in 95% virgin wool and 5% cashmere at 78 cm, and the Long Loro Piana Jacquard Down Jacket with Removable Mink Bib takes the same cloth to 94 cm, a piece suited to both city and mountain. For more quiet-luxury outerwear in fine wool and cashmere, browse Brunello Cucinelli at Coveti.

Mink, fox and shearling bibs compared

Mink is the lightest and most discreet: sheared and plucked mink lie close and flat, so the bib reads almost like velvet. Shearling is denser and adds visible texture, with a wool face and a nappa face. Fox, used on a hood trim rather than a bib, frames the face. The Technical Down Jacket with Removable Shearling Bib builds a warm, high collar from lambskin shearling, and the Short Down Jacket with Removable Fox Fur Hood Trim uses a shiny, water-resistant fabric for a sportier finish.

Short vs long down jackets

A short down jacket, 66 to 78 cm, ends around the hip. It is the most practical for driving and pairs with jeans, flannel trousers and chinos. A long down jacket, at 94 cm, covers the thigh and replaces a winter coat entirely. The Long Down Jacket with Removable Merino Shearling Bib falls to 94 cm, with a centre zip and press studs at the collar. Men who already own a good wool overcoat tend to get more use from a short jacket; men who want one coat for the whole winter should go long.

Yves Salomon vs Moncler: how do they compare?

Both are luxury outerwear names stocked at Coveti, and the right choice depends on what you want from the jacket. Moncler is best known as a down specialist with a technical, quilted aesthetic. Yves Salomon comes to down from the other direction, as a Paris fur and leather house founded on family furriery since 1920, so its down jackets lead with tailoring cloths, fur and shearling panels and leathergoods finishing. If you want visible quilting, look at Moncler; if you want a down jacket that reads as a wool jacket, look at the Loro Piana pieces here. Our Yves Salomon vs Moncler vs Mackage comparison, along with the Mackage hub, goes further.

Sizing and care

Yves Salomon men’s pieces run true to size, and models of 183 to 189 cm wear FR 48, a size M. If you plan to layer a blazer underneath, try your usual size with the blazer on first. Remove any fur bib before cleaning, have down cleaned by a specialist and store the jacket uncompressed on a broad hanger so the down keeps its loft.

Our picks

1. Loro Piana Flannel Down Jacket with Removable Mink Bib in Earth Brown

The most versatile Loro Piana piece: wool-silk flannel, a removable mink bib and a 78 cm length.

2. Long Loro Piana Jacquard Down Jacket with Removable Mink Bib in Navy Stripe

A 94 cm down coat in wool-cashmere jacquard, built for both city and mountain.

3. Loro Piana Waterproof Down Jacket with Plucked Mink Collar in Earth Brown

The shortest and sharpest, at 66 cm, with a plucked mink collar lining.

4. Short Loro Piana Flannel Down Jacket with Mink Collar in Beige

A pale wool-silk shell, removable hood and sheared mink collar at 70 cm.

5. Technical Down Jacket with Removable Shearling Bib in Dark Brown

Shearling rather than fur, with a high collar and technical shell.

6. Long Down Jacket with Removable Merino Shearling Bib in Khaki

One long coat for the whole winter, at 94 cm.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best men’s down jacket for city wear?

A down jacket with a wool shell and a weatherproof membrane looks right over tailoring and still handles rain. The Yves Salomon Loro Piana Storm System jackets are built on exactly that idea.

What does Loro Piana Storm System mean?

Storm System is a membrane applied to Loro Piana fabrics that makes them wind and water resistant while staying breathable.

How warm are Yves Salomon down jackets?

The brand states insulation on its men’s down jackets as tested to -10C, with fill of 95% duck down and 5% duck feathers.

Is the mink bib removable?

Yes, on the bib styles the sheared mink panel fastens with press studs and can be removed, so the jacket can be worn plain.

Should I size up in a down jacket?

Not usually. Yves Salomon men’s pieces run true to size; see our Yves Salomon men’s size guide for the full chart.

Explore more

Compare hooded styles in men’s parkas with fur hoods, go full fur with men’s fur coats, read the Yves Salomon menswear guide and shop the Yves Salomon brand page.