
Robert Barakett
Soft Optical Knit Jacket
The Soft Optical Knit Jacket from Robert Barakett, a Canadian brand, is a men's hip-length knit outerwear jacket in dark charcoal with a contrasting black corduroy point collar. It features a two-way zip closure concealed under a snap flap, slant front pockets, and a welt pocket on the chest, with long set-in sleeves and a straight hem. The body is a soft, stretch knit with a heavy drape and a fine optical micro-check texture, finished with a thin satiny lining for layering in cool weather.
- Material
- Soft, stretch knit with a thin satiny lining; corduroy point collar
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Soft knit jacket with a corduroy point collar, two-way zip closure, and satiny lining.
Corduroy point collar; two-way zip closure under a snap flap; slant front pockets; welt chest pocket; soft, stretch knit with heavy drape; thin satiny lining.
- Material
- Soft, stretch knit with a thin satiny lining; corduroy point collar
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Robert Barakett design at Le 31
- Canadian brand
- Corduroy point collar
- Two-way zip closure
- Snap flap over the zip
- Slant front pockets
- Welt pocket on the chest
- Soft, stretch knit fabric
- Heavy drape
- Thin satiny lining
Product Insights
Men's knit jacket in the outerwear category, offered in Grey Shell is 52% polyester, 38% rayon, 5% elastane, 5% wool True to size by body measurements, but cut on the slimmer side Professionally clean only Fall/spring piece, not a winter insulator 498 CAD buys a wool-blend knit with two-way zip and corduroy collar
Verified claims
- product_identity
- Men's knit jacket in the outerwear category, offered in Grey
- material_shell
- Shell is 52% polyester, 38% rayon, 5% elastane, 5% wool
- material_lining
- Lining is 100% polyester satin
- fit
- True to size by body measurements, but cut on the slimmer side
- layering
- Accommodates light layers; size up for chunky knitwear
- size_range
- Sizes Small through X-Large, all in stock at one flat price
- color
- Grey only, with a dark charcoal body and black contrast collar
- care
- Professionally clean only
- closure
- Two-way zip closure under a snap flap
- closure_benefits
- Bottom-opening zip adds movement and ventilation
- collar_design
- Corduroy point collar in contrasting black
- collar_function
- Corduroy wales traditionally channel water away from the neck
- pockets
- Slant front pockets and a welt chest pocket
- silhouette
- Boxy short-length cut with a straight hem just above the hips
- construction
- Horizontal yoke seam, set-in sleeves and simple hemmed cuffs
- surface_texture
- Fine optical micro-check knit with a matte, subtly variegated finish
- season
- Fall/spring piece, not a winter insulator
- styling
- Smart-casual layering for commuting, driving and transitional weather
Product record
- Title
- Soft Optical Knit Jacket
- Brand
- Robert Barakett
- Price
- 498 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a men’s dark charcoal knit jacket on a model; visible features include a contrasting darker collar, hidden-front closure, patch pockets on the lower front, long set-in sleeves, and a straight hem hitting just above the hips.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-length jacket worn closed at center front, ending just above the model's hip; straight hem with no visible drawcord or elastic.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarFold-down pointed collar in a visibly darker, ribbed or corduroy-like texture contrasting with the jacket body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high) - Front closureCenter front closure is covered by a narrow placket so individual fasteners are not visible from this view.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high) - Lower patch pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets on the lower front with visible topstitch lines and rounded lower corners.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with simple hemmed cuffs and a consistent knit texture matching the body.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Surface texture and patternFine optical or micro-check knit texture visible across the jacket body giving a subtly variegated charcoal appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible seamsHorizontal seam runs across the chest above the pockets and vertical seam lines near the center placket that align with pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio front-on portrait of a male model wearing the jacket against a neutral light gray background; model's hands are in frame and partially obscure the lower front right pocket area.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh up, facing forward with hands brought together near the jacket's lower center-right area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a smooth light gray background; minimal shadows and no visible props.
- Image croppingImage is cropped slightly above the model's head and near mid-thigh so full arms and lower body are partially out of frame.
Colors
dark charcoal· bodyblack· collar- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-length jacket worn closed at center front, ending just above the model's hip; straight hem with no visible drawcord or elastic.
- 02

Product
Front view of a dark charcoal knit jacket worn by a model; jacket has a contrasting ribbed black collar, snap-front closure, horizontal chest seam, and lower patch pockets with visible topstitching.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, hip-length jacket with long set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit shown front-on.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Front closureCenter snap-button front closure with visible metal snap heads along the placket; one snap is visible near the midriff and one near the hem.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.27 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (high) - CollarFold-over ribbed collar in a darker black color and textured knit distinct from the jacket body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower pocketsTwo rectangular lower patch pockets set into the front panels with visible topstitching along pocket edges.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Chest seamHorizontal seam line across the upper chest creating a yoke-like panel.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (high) - Fabric textureSoft, slightly heathered knit texture visible across the jacket body with a matte finish.
- Sleeve cuffsSimple straight sleeve ends with same knit as body; no visible ribbed cuff trim.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.43 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a full-body model standing on a neutral floor against a pale off-white background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model stylingMale model wearing the jacket over a black shirt, light beige trousers, black belt, and black shoes; hands are positioned near the jacket placket.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.80 (high) - Background and floorPlain seamless pale off-white wall and light grey smooth floor surface with a visible seam where wall meets floor near the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the model and slight highlight on jacket shoulders.
Colors
dark charcoal grey· jacket bodyblack· collar- Overall silhouetteStraight, hip-length jacket with long set-in sleeves and a slightly relaxed fit shown front-on.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a dark charcoal knit jacket on a model, showing ribbed black collar, full back panel with a horizontal yoke seam, long set-in sleeves, and a straight hem.
- Back panelLarge single-piece rear body panel in a dark charcoal knit with a subtle fine textured knit visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Horizontal yoke seamA horizontal seam runs across the upper back at shoulder blade level forming a yoke detail.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - CollarShort, folded ribbed collar in a noticeably darker black tone and a thicker rib texture than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves in the same charcoal knit as the body, with the sleeve seam running along the outer arm visible on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem shapeStraight hem that falls just above the hips with a clean finished edge and no visible ribbing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from behind against a light neutral background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows. Lower body shows light beige pants which are not part of the jacket.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop of a standing model, centered vertically with the jacket fully visible from upper back to hem; model head turned slightly left.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray to off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing under the hem and along the right sleeve.
- Visible propModel wearing light beige pants visible from the waist down; pocket stitching and fabric texture visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· bodyblack· collar- Back panelLarge single-piece rear body panel in a dark charcoal knit with a subtle fine textured knit visible across the surface.