Yves Salomon Shearling Coats: Toscana, Merino, Lacon and Reversible

Yves Salomon shearling coats are cut from named lambskins, mainly Toscana, Merino and Lacon, and many are reversible, so you wear the suede face one day and the woolly face the next. Toscana is the long, plush fleece; Merino is shorter and silkier; Lacon is soft and glossy. At Coveti, Yves Salomon shearling jackets start at $4,060 and long shearling coats run to $8,840.

Key facts

• Lambskins the house names: Toscana, Merino and Mongolian lamb appear on the house materials page; Lacon and Merinillo appear in the product data.
• Reversible: most of the new long shearling coats at Coveti are unlined and reversible, with suede on one face and fleece on the other.
• Prices at Coveti: shearling jackets from $4,060, shearling capes from $4,630, shearling coats from $4,840, the shearling coat with a fox collar at $8,840.
• Fur-free line: the house describes Météo as its 100% fur-free line, made in wool and lambskin.
• Care: the care labels say do not wash and do not dry clean; take shearling to a specialist centre.
• Heritage: a Paris fur family since 1920; the house dates Maison Yves Salomon to 1980.

What is the difference between Toscana, Merino and Lacon shearling?

Every Yves Salomon shearling is lambskin tanned with the wool left on. What changes is the breed and the finish of the fleece, and that changes the look, the warmth and the weight.

Toscana is the one people ask for by name. The fleece is long and generous, and the house often works it to a fur effect, so a short Toscana jacket looks closer to a fur jacket than to a classic flying jacket. It is also the warmest of the group.

Merino is closer, finer and quieter. The hooded Merino shearling jacket uses combed Merino with a silky finish. The house also makes a curly Merino, seen on the curly Merino pea coat, and a stiff Merino that holds a sharper shape, used on the reversible midi coat in beige.

Lacon is what the house calls a classic shearling, with a soft, glossy fleece. It suits long, clean coats like the reversible long Lacon coat. Mongolian lamb has long, curly hair; at Coveti it appears on live pieces such as the short jacket in Mongolian lamb and the oversized Mongolian lamb jacket.

Is a reversible shearling coat worth it?

For most buyers, yes. A reversible shearling coat is unlined, so both faces are finished: smooth suede on one side, fleece on the other. You get two coats for one price, and the unlined build makes it lighter than a lined shearling of the same length. The house cuts both faces to work, with welt pockets that sit cleanly whichever way round you wear it.

Wear the suede side out in dry, mild weather and in town, where it looks tailored. Turn it fleece-out when the temperature drops and you want texture. The reversible belted Toscana coat in camel is the easiest place to start: stand-up collar, press studs, a leather belt and a mid length. The reversible short Toscana jacket in black is the jacket version.

Shearling jacket versus shearling coat: which should you buy?

A shearling jacket is the more useful first buy. It goes over jeans, leather trousers and knit dresses, and it drives and travels well. Yves Salomon cuts several shapes: the shearling bomber with a leather chin strap, the cropped suede Merino jacket with a high collar, and short Toscana jackets in five colours.

A long shearling coat is warmer and dressier. Extra long styles reach the ankle and cover a long skirt, and the belted ones pull in at the waist so the volume stays controlled. Choose a coat if you live somewhere properly cold, walk a lot in winter, and want one piece that does everything. Choose a jacket if you drive, wear trousers most days, and already own a wool coat.

Shearling vs sheepskin: is there a difference?

Shearling is sheepskin, usually lamb, tanned with the wool left on, so one side is suede and the other is fleece. Sheepskin is the wider word: it covers any tanned skin of a sheep, with the wool on and with the wool removed. In shops the two words are often used for the same thing. At Yves Salomon, every piece described as shearling is lambskin with its fleece, and the composition reads 100% lambskin.

Lambskin is finer and lighter than adult sheepskin, which is why Yves Salomon shearling drapes more than a classic heavy flying jacket. If you want a fur-free coat from the house, shearling is the material to look at, and the house groups its fur-free wool and lambskin pieces under Météo.

How to wear an Yves Salomon shearling coat

Keep the rest simple. Shearling has texture and volume, so pair it with flat fabrics: a fine knit, straight trousers, a slip skirt. A long Toscana coat looks best over a single colour, head to toe. A suede-out reversible coat works with tailoring, and a fleece-out jacket works with denim and boots. For feet, the house makes Merino shearling boots with rubber soles. Our Yves Salomon styling guide has more looks.

The Yves Salomon shearling coats and jackets to buy now

1. Extra Long Toscana Lambskin Shearling Coat in Camel

Plush Toscana at full length, unlined, with slit pockets and press studs. The warmest coat in the group. From $8,030.

2. Reversible Belted Coat in Toscana Lambskin in Camel

Two faces, a stand-up collar and a leather belt. Also in white, pink and khaki green. From $5,740.

3. Reversible Long Lacon Lamb Shearling Coat in Brown

Clean lines and a shawl collar that lies flat and also turns up at the neck. From $8,010.

4. Long Belted Reversible Lambskin Shearling Coat in Dark Green

Masculine tailoring with a cinched waist, fleece on one face and fine suede on the other. From $6,850.

5. Toscana Lambskin Shearling Pea Coat in Dark Brown

A double-breasted pea coat with a silk lining, so it slides over knits. From $6,110.

6. Lambskin Shearling Coat with Fox Fur Collar in Golden Camel

Shearling with a fox shawl collar and a leather side tie. The most glamorous coat here. From $8,840.

7. Reversible Hooded Toscana Lambskin Shearling Jacket in Camel

Sporty shape, polished finish, wearable suede out and fleece out. From $4,690.

8. Reversible Short Lacon Lambskin Shearling Jacket in Beige

A wide draped collar and welt pockets on a short reversible body. From $4,850.

9. Short Varnished Merinillo Lambskin Shearling Jacket in Brown

A shiny varnished face with shearling at the collar and cuffs. From $4,630.

10. Short Toscana Lambskin Jacket in Camel

A retro draped collar and a hook front, in the most approachable Toscana price band. From $4,060.

See every style in shearling coats and shearling jackets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Yves Salomon Toscana shearling?

Toscana is a lambskin with a long, dense and plush fleece, and Yves Salomon often works it to a fur effect. It is warmer and fuller than Merino. At Coveti, Yves Salomon Toscana pieces start at $4,060 for a short jacket and reach $8,030 for the extra long coat.

Are Yves Salomon shearling coats reversible?

Many are. Most of the long Yves Salomon shearling coats at Coveti are unlined and reversible, with suede on one face and fleece on the other, and the product name says so. Some jackets, such as the pea coats with a silk lining, are worn one way only.

How much is a Yves Salomon shearling coat?

At Coveti, Yves Salomon shearling coats start at $4,840 for the Toscana pea coat and reach $8,840 for the shearling coat with a fox fur collar. Shearling jackets start at $4,060. A Merino knit coat with a removable cashmere lambskin collar costs $1,680.

Is Yves Salomon shearling real fur?

Shearling is real lambskin with the wool left on, so it is an animal material, but it is not a fur pelt such as mink and fox. Yves Salomon groups its fur-free pieces, in wool and lambskin, under its Météo line. Every Yves Salomon shearling at Coveti lists 100% lambskin in its composition.

How do I clean a Yves Salomon shearling coat?

Do not wash it and do not dry clean it at home; the Yves Salomon care labels say so. Brush off dry marks gently, air it after wear, and take it to a specialist leather and shearling cleaner once a season. Our care guide covers storage too.

Does Yves Salomon shearling run large?

Fit varies by style. Oversized Yves Salomon shearling pieces say so in the name, and many product pages list lengths and details. Check the measurements on each product page and read our Yves Salomon size guide before you order.

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