Gold frogging-detail officer jacket product image (primary)
Cropped black officer-style jacket with horizontal gold frogging across the front and matching gold-striped cuffs; stand collar and open center front revealing an inner shirt.

Imperial

Gold Frogging-Detail Officer Jacket

CA$450.00CAD
In Stock

This is the Imperial at Le 31 Gold Frogging-Detail Officer Jacket, a cropped, Italian-made fencing jacket featuring a stand collar, full-length zip, and gold frogging accents on soft stretch fabric. Designed for historical fencing, it is particularly suited for rapier and light sparring; however, reviews note the right-over-left fastening favors left-handed fencers and the jacket offers limited protection for heavier weapons, so supplemental armor may be needed.

Color
Gold
Material
Soft stretch fabric
Style
military
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Color

Black

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

A military-inspired officer jacket with golden frogging accents and a stand collar, crafted in Italy from soft stretch fabric.

Golden frogging-style accents, stand collar, full-length zip closure, soft stretch fabric.

Color
Gold · yellow
Material
Soft stretch fabric
Style
military
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Additional Attributes

  • golden frogging-style accents
  • stand collar
  • full-length zip closure
  • soft stretch fabric
  • made in Italy
  • military-inspired officer jacket design
  • decorative frogging detail

Product Insights

The Gold Frogging-Detail Officer Jacket by Imperial is a stylish, everyday-wearable piece rooted in 19th-century military tradition, featuring purely ornamental gold frogging and a center zip for unbiased fastening. Crafted from light, stretchy polyester-viscose-spandex, it replaces heavy wool for practical comfort, while its Italian-made construction with satiny lining supports regular use beyond costume. The jacket aligns with Napoleonic military trends dominating SS26 runways and resonates with Star Wars aesthetics, yet buyers note it only suits light sparring without additional armor. Priced at 450 CAD, it costs $100 more than Imperial's toggle-style jacket, balancing historical authenticity with modern wearability.

Verified claims

Heritage
Frogging's lineage spans Chinese origin, hussar officer uniforms, and purely ornamental use.
Material
Light, stretchy polyester-viscose-spandex fabric replaces heavy wool.
Cultural relevance
Matches military runway trends and is validated for everyday use, with Star Wars resonance.
Protection
Buyers report it works for rapier and light sparring but requires extra armor for longsword.
Dual use
Worn as everyday jacket due to stylish appearance.
Fastening
Center zip avoids the handedness bias of right-side uniform fastening.
Historical authenticity
Decorative gold frogging is historically accurate 19th-century non-functional ornament.
Trend
Part of Napoleonic military jacket trend dominating SS26 runways.
Design authenticity
Gold frogging purely ornamental (hidden zip), consistent with 19th-century practice.
Wearability
Soft stretch fabric and full zip closure make daily wear practical.
Style
Part of the Napoleonic military jacket trend and praised by buyers for everyday styling.
Quality
Italian-made with satiny lining supports regular use, not just costume.
Frogging ornament
Frogging is purely decorative; the jacket closes with a full-length zip.
Price comparison
Gold-frogging jacket costs $450, $100 more than Imperial’s toggle-style jacket.

Product record

Title
Gold Frogging-Detail Officer Jacket
Brand
Imperial
Price
450 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Gold frogging-detail officer jacket product image (primary)
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Product

Cropped black officer-style jacket with horizontal gold frogging across the front and matching gold-striped cuffs; stand collar and open center front revealing an inner shirt.

  • Overall shapeCropped, boxy jacket ending near the waist with straight hem and long set-in sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
  • CollarLow, narrow stand (band) collar in the same black fabric as the body.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Front frogging barsFour pairs of horizontal braided gold bars across the chest and mid-torso, each terminating in a decorative looped knot on the outer ends.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Center front openingOpen center front with no visible jacket buttons; the opening exposes an underlayering striped shirt.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Cuff detailingSleeve cuffs finished with three parallel gold bands wrapping around the cuff area.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceBlack outer fabric appears smooth and matte with a dense woven texture consistent across the body and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Decorative stitch/trim contrastGold trim elements are raised and textured compared with the flat black fabric, providing clear visual contrast.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background; hands in pockets and soft, even lighting.

  • Model and poseMale model shown from head to waist, facing slightly to the viewer's right with hands placed in front pockets.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform pale neutral background with no visible props or set pieces.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows; gentle shadowing is visible under the jaw and at the jacket hem.
    2 regionsx 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Image crop and qualityFull-resolution vertical crop showing the product clearly from the upper thighs to above the head; image is sharp and well focused.

Colors

matte black· body#020F12metallic gold· frogging and cuff bands
Gold frogging-detail officer jacket product image 2
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Product

Close-up of the jacket front showing a short stand (mandarin) collar, central front opening with a narrow gap revealing an underlayer, and multiple horizontal gold braided frogging bands with decorative looped ends on black fabric.

  • CollarShort stand (mandarin) collar in the same black fabric as the body, sits close to the neck and follows the front opening edge.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Front openingCentral vertical front opening with a narrow visible gap that reveals a cream/beige button-up shirt beneath; the jacket front edges are straight and nearly meet.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Gold frogging bandsThree horizontal gold braided cord bands visible across the chest and abdomen, each terminating in decorative three-loop rosette motifs at both ends.
    3 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.39 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.57 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Decorative loops detailEach band ends in a rounded triple-loop knot motif made from the same gold braided cord, with visible texture and slight sheen.
    4 regionsx 0.78 · y 0.37 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.55 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceBlack jacket fabric appears smooth with a matte finish and uniform color across visible panels.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.96 · h 0.66 (medium)
  • Collar fastener detailSmall dark fastener or hook is visible at the top center of the front opening near the collar, partially visible against the black fabric.Partial
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Shoulder seam and sleeveRight shoulder and upper sleeve are visible showing a smooth join and the same black fabric extending from the body.
    1 regionx 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)

Other

Portrait-style close-up of a model wearing the jacket against a plain pale background; visible part of a cream/beige striped shirt under the jacket. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadowing. Image centered on upper torso and head; model cropped at upper chest.

  • Model presenceMale model head and upper torso visible, face and hair occupy the top portion of the frame; the jacket is worn on the model.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Visible underlayerCream/beige vertically striped button-up shirt is visible through the jacket opening with at least two white buttons in view.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and slight specular highlights on the gold cord.
  • Crop and compositionImage is cropped to show the model from just above the head to mid-torso; jacket lower hem and full sleeves are out of frame.

Colors

deep black· jacket body#091316metallic gold· frogging cords and loop motifs
Gold frogging-detail officer jacket product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a cropped black jacket on a model showing a straight center-back seam, short boxy hem, full-length sleeves with gold band trim at the cuffs, and a low stand collar.

  • Overall silhouetteCropped, boxy jacket seen from the rear with a straight horizontal hem sitting above the model's hips.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (medium)
  • Center back seamSingle vertical seam runs down the center of the back from the collar toward the hem.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.54 (high)
  • CollarLow stand collar visible at the top of the back neckline with a narrow, slightly rounded shape.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionFull-length set-in sleeves with a smooth seam at the shoulder; sleeves extend to the wrists and hang straight.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.64 (medium)
  • Cuff trimDecorative gold band trim on each cuff consisting of multiple horizontal gold stripes stacked near the wrist.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with minimal visible texture under soft lighting.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium)
  • Absence of rear detailsNo visible back pockets, vents, or additional embellishments on the rear panel.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)

Other

Studio rear-shot with a plain light background showing the model wearing light blue denim jeans; soft even lighting and slight head turn to model's right profile.

  • Shot compositionPortrait-style rear shot of a standing model framed from upper thighs to just above the head against a plain light background.
  • Model poseModel stands with back to camera and head turned to the right, showing a right-side facial profile.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Visible prop clothingLight blue denim jeans with large patch pockets and a small distressed tear on the left pocket area (viewer's right).
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadows and slight shadowing under the hem and arms.

Colors

black· jacket body#010F12metallic gold· cuff trim

Reddit Insights

2 threads · r/wma

The SPES Imperial Officer Jacket is a stylish fencing jacket ideal for rapier and light sparring, though some fencers question its fastening orientation and protection for heavier weapons.

mixed sentiment90% match

The jacket is praised for its aesthetics and suitability for rapier, but criticism arises over its left-handed fastening design and insufficient protection for heavy sparring without additional armor.

Themes

Style and Aestheticspositive
Protection and Usemixed
Comparisons to Other SPES Jacketsneutral
Fastening/Design Quirknegative

Use Cases

  • Rapier fencing and tournaments
  • Casual everyday wear as a stylish jacket

Watch Out For

mediumThe jacket fastens on the right, which is designed for left-handed fencers or contrary to typical uniforms, potentially uncomfortable for right-handers.
highInsufficient protection for heavy weapons; consider supplemental armor for longsword or heavy sparring.

Compared To

vs SPES AP

The Officer jacket is lighter and less protective than the standard SPES AP, requiring additional armor for heavier weapons.

vs SPES AP Light (upcoming)

Even lighter than the upcoming AP Light, which is designed to offer AP-level protection, so the Officer jacket is notably more minimal.

Source Threads

  • User feedback on SPES Imperial Officer Jacket: fun Star Wars theme but fastening backwards

    Available-Love7940: 'It's backwards because most uniforms fasten on the right. Which is only good in a fencing jacket if you're a lefty.' Darkwater117: 'Yes and I really like it!' Also noted: 'Is that a fastener I see!!!?!? Not in MY Star Wars!' indicating the Star Wars theme.

    r/wmaView thread →

  • Review of SPES Officer Jacket: protection adequate for rapier, stylish but light

    Azekh: 'TBH the cuts they deliver don't tell me anything. If that's the maximum force cut you'd take in it i don't think it'd be suitable for anything past smallsword.' AlexanderZachary: 'Based on this review, the jacket seems to do the job it's made for and looks handsome to boot. ... I find it interesting that they give the okay for heavier sparring so long as the forearm guards and check protector is added.' Also: 'So stylish that i'd just use it as an everyday jacket.'

    r/wmaView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/jackets/gold-frogging-detail-officer-jacket--6036-26305
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