
Imperial
Toggle-Style Officer Jacket
This is a waist-length, zip-front officer jacket with a stand-up collar and decorative tone-on-tone frog-button-style details. It is constructed from stretch polyester-viscose fabric with a satiny lining and is made in Italy. The jacket features a relaxed straight fit, metallic zip closure, and horizontal stitched tab details on the front and cuffs.
- Material
- Stretch polyester-viscose
- Style
- military, utilitarian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Specifications
Toggle-style officer jacket featuring tone-on-tone frog-button details, stand-up collar, and metallic zip closure, crafted in Italy from stretch polyester-viscose.
Tone-on-tone frog buttons, stand-up collar, metallic zip closure, stretch fabric, satiny lining, made in Italy
- Material
- Stretch polyester-viscose
- Style
- military, utilitarian
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- tone-on-tone frog-button-style details
- stand-up collar
- metallic zip closure
- stretch polyester-viscose fabric
- satiny lining
- made in Italy
- toggle-style officer jacket silhouette
Product Insights
Imperial's Toggle-Style Officer Jacket ($350 CAD) offers a stretchy polyester-viscose-spandex shell with a satin lining that glides smoothly, resists bagging, and eases layering, but can cause static cling and requires dry cleaning. Its frogging, a no-metal closure echoing 17th–19th century hussar uniforms, works one-handed with gloves and won't corrode or freeze. Sized slightly small in shoulders and arms, it's best for transitional weather, trapping heat below 15°C but feeling clammy above. As a lighter alternative to a $1,200 wool military jacket, it delivers Italian craftsmanship (legal Made in Italy) with modern stretch, making it easier to care for than traditional wool options, yet it demands dry cleaning and may stick to shirts in dry conditions.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Runs slightly small, especially across the shoulders and arms; shoppers between sizes should consider sizing up.
- Fit
- Satiny lining eases layering, collar stays neat, fabric resists bagging; some static cling.
- Warmth
- Lightweight to midweight jacket with minimal insulation, suited to fall, spring, or layering; the satin lining traps heat and can feel clammy in warm weather.
- Material
- 63% polyester, 34% viscose, 3% spandex shell with satin lining provides stretch, soft drape, resists bagging and fading, requires dry cleaning.
- Value
- At 350 CAD, offers a lighter alternative to a $155 fleece toggle jacket or a $1,200 wool military jacket.
- Durability
- The frog-button detailing contains no metal parts, so it won't corrode or seize like zippers or snaps.
- Military heritage
- Frog-button styling echoes 17th–19th century hussar uniform frogging.
- Toggle closure
- Toggle closure works one-handed with gloves and contains no metal parts to corrode or seize.
- Italian craftsmanship
- Imperial: Made in Italy per Italian law, manufacturing since 1978.
- Everyday practicality
- Stretch fabric and $350 price; easier-care than traditional wool officer jackets.
- Comfort
- Stretchy, soft shell and low-friction lining may cling in dry conditions.
- Temperature
- Traps heat for layering and is best in fall or spring.
- Care
- Dry cleaning is recommended due to the satin lining and stretch polyester-viscose shell.
- Static cling
- Lining sticks to shirts in dry conditions
- Smoothness
- Satin lining glides on over clothing smoothly
- Breathability
- Satin lining retains body heat, ideal for cool weather
- Design
- Frog fasteners in same shell fabric create low-contrast texture for versatile looks.
- Brand heritage
- Imperial was founded in Bologna in 1978 and now produces about 8 million garments per year; this jacket is made in Italy.
- Le 31 curation
- Simons’ Le 31 label curates this jacket for Canadian tastes.
- Origin
- Italian Decree‑Law 135 requires design, manufacture, and packaging in Italy; Imperial's Stylight listing confirms 'Made in Italy'.
- Manufacturing heritage
- Imperial, founded in Bologna in 1978, now produces 8 million garments per year for nearly 4,000 accounts.
- Price comparison
- Costs 2.3× Lomas toggle, 0.29× Canadian Forces wool patrol.
- Construction & heritage
- Italian-made, frog-button/zip closure, military styling, 47-year brand.
- Color retention
- The deep black withstands dry cleaning without turning chalky at high-wear points like the collar and cuffs.
- Closure silhouette
- The frog closure brings the jacket edges together without overlapping fabric, giving the closed front a trim, flat silhouette instead of a bulky button placket.
- Origin scope
- Made in Italy does not guarantee 100% Italian materials; under EU rules the label can mean the final value-adding production stage occurred in Italy.
- Stretch mobility
- The stretch woven shell allows forgiving mobility across the shoulders and elbows, so reaching, driving, and layering feel less restrictive than in traditional military-style jackets.
- Design longevity
- Imperial positions this jacket within a slower, timeless design approach rather than a fast-fashion trend cycle.
Product record
- Title
- Toggle-Style Officer Jacket
- Brand
- Imperial
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of an open black jacket with a short stand collar, visible central zipper, and paired horizontal stitched decorative tabs on each front panel; long sleeves with matching stitched band details at the cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteWaist-length jacket worn open, straight hem, relaxed straight-fit silhouette visible from chest to waist.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarShort stand (mandarin-style) collar that rises slightly around the neck opening with no visible lapel.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.09 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closureCenter front open with a visible metal zipper track along the opening; zipper pull not visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.19 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (high) - Decorative front tabsSeries of horizontal stitched tab-like panels on each front side, each tab tapering to an angled end pointing outward; tabs are arranged in a vertical sequence on both left and right front panels.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Cuff detailingSleeve cuffs show stitched band details that echo the front tab motif, with horizontal stitched strips near the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven matte fabric with minimal visible texture.
- Visible wear stateJacket is worn open and lies flat against the torso with no visible fastened toggles or external pockets on the visible front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio shot centered on a model against a plain white background, cropped mid-thigh; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadow; model's hands partially in pockets and torso exposed beneath the open jacket.
- Background and compositionPlain off-white background with the model centered in frame and cropped near mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingMale model wearing the jacket open over a bare chest and a visible patterned belt; hands partially inserted into pants pockets at the front lower panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows and even exposure across the jacket and model.
- Image cropFramed from just above the head to mid-thigh; sleeves and lower hem fully visible within the frame.
Colors
deep black· main body#0A0E12- Overall silhouetteWaist-length jacket worn open, straight hem, relaxed straight-fit silhouette visible from chest to waist.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the jacket upper front: a black stand-up collar with a centered metal zipper and horizontal textured decorative bands across the chest.
- Stand-up collarShort, rounded stand-up collar finished in the same black fabric as the body with a narrow seam at the edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.17 (high) - Centered zipperShort vertical metal zipper centered under the collar with a visible silver metal pull tab; zipper tape covered by a narrow fabric placket.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Decorative horizontal bandsSeveral horizontally aligned, textured fabric bands on the chest that terminate in angled hexagonal ends; bands run parallel on both left and right sides of the central placket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Body fabric finishSmooth matte black fabric on the jacket body contrasting with the slightly textured weave of the decorative bands.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Zipper placket detailNarrow vertical placket of the same textured material as the bands runs under the zipper and aligns with the bands.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio portrait close-up of a male model from chest to top of head against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionFramed as a close-up from the chest to the top of the head, model slightly turned to the right (viewer left), jacket front centered in the image.
- Background and lightingPlain light background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and clear detail on fabric and skin.
- Model visibleMale model's lower face, jawline, neck and hair are visible; hair is wavy and partially covers the forehead and ears on the left side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear texture detail on fabric and skin.
Colors
matte black· jacket main#0A0E12textured black· decorative bands and placket#12161Ametallic silver· zipper pull- Stand-up collarShort, rounded stand-up collar finished in the same black fabric as the body with a narrow seam at the edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short black jacket with a short stand collar, central back seam, long set-in sleeves, and a horizontal textured hem band. The jacket surface is smooth and matte with minimal visible hardware or decoration.
- View and postureBack of the jacket worn by a model, showing the full rear panel from collar to hem and both sleeves to the wrists.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.74 (high) - Center back seamA single vertical seam runs down the middle of the back panel from just below the collar to near the hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.09 · w 0.10 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarShort stand-style collar that sits close to the neck, continuous with the rear neckline without visible lapels.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem bandHorizontal band at the jacket hem with a slightly different texture or finish than the main body, running across the full back width.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with simple cuffs; sleeves appear smooth and unadorned with subtle seam lines near the shoulder and cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte fabric with an even, fine texture and no visible pattern or gloss.
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting; model's hair and jeans are visible and the image is vertically framed to show the jacket rear.
- Background and lightingPlain, light neutral background with soft even lighting that produces minimal shadows and clear silhouette of the jacket.
- Model visibleModel's head, neck and hands are visible; hair is curly and partially obscures the upper collar on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Supporting garmentsLower portion of dark jeans is visible below the jacket hem, including rear pockets; jeans are not described as part of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Image crop and framingVertical crop centers the jacket rear with even margins on left and right; full hem and wrist areas are inside frame.
Colors
matte black· body#010F12textured black· hem band#020C11- View and postureBack of the jacket worn by a model, showing the full rear panel from collar to hem and both sleeves to the wrists.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Imperial
Short shirt jacket with toggle closures
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4665706 | Toggle-Style Officer Jacket - Black - Small | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4665707 | Toggle-Style Officer Jacket - Black - Medium | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4665708 | Toggle-Style Officer Jacket - Black - Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |
| 4665709 | Toggle-Style Officer Jacket - Black - X-Large | CA$350.00 | Yes |