LAMARQUE
Merrick Genuine Suede Bubble Jacket
The Merrick Genuine Suede Bubble Jacket by LAMARQUE is a fashion jacket crafted from genuine suede with a full thin lining and a leather shirt collar, designed for everyday wear. It features a pleated bubble silhouette at the waist, slant pockets with snap buttons, an elastic waist, and a metallic zip closure. User reviews note durable leather quality, though some report potential color transfer from the lining on certain colorways.
- Material
- Genuine Suede
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious genuine suede bubble jacket with full lining, pleated waist, and leather collar.
Genuine suede, full thin lining, pleated bubble style, leather collar, slant pockets with snap buttons, elastic waist, metallic zip closure.
- Material
- Genuine Suede
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- LAMARQUE at Simons
- luxurious genuine suede with velvety feel
- full thin lining
- pleated bubble style at waist
- leather shirt collar
- slant pockets with snap buttons
- elastic waist
- metallic zip closure
Product Insights
The Merrick Genuine Suede Bubble Jacket by LAMARQUE is a transitional piece that pairs a bubble hem with a chocolate suede developing a lighter patina and deeper tone over 2-3 years, though the suede looks patchy and uneven for 6-18 months before achieving intentional patina. Care requires a suede brush and protector spray, with damp cloth and conditioner on the collar; the lining may bleed onto light fabrics, so testing is advised. Balance the silhouette with slim bottoms, fitted tops, and heavy footwear. The earth-tone chocolate/espresso shade fits current trends and flatters rectangle, hourglass, pear, and inverted-triangle body shapes. Durability is reported as good for leather, but lining color transfer is a known issue and long-term data is scarce. The thin lining limits it to spring/fall wear, not heavy winter. Genuine goat suede and leather collar elevate it above faux-suede alternatives, justifying the $595 price.
Verified claims
- Patina
- Chocolate suede develops lighter patina at friction points and deeper tone overall after 2-3 years.
- Break-in period
- Suede can look patchy and uneven for 6-18 months before achieving an intentional patina.
- Care
- Use a dedicated suede brush and protector spray on the body, a damp cloth and conditioner on the collar.
- Lining bleed
- Test the lining on a hidden area before wearing with light fabrics to avoid dye transfer.
- Silhouette balance
- Balance the bubble hem with slim bottoms, fitted tops, and heavy footwear.
- Color trend
- Chocolate/espresso shade fits the earth-tone trend and pairs with multiple color palettes.
- Lining color transfer
- Some buyers report dark linings bleeding onto light layers.
- Fit
- Consult size chart for fit as elastic waist cinches into a blouson silhouette.
- Styling
- Slim bottoms, fitted tops, and heavy boots or pointed heels balance the volume.
- Body shape
- Bubble hem silhouette flatters rectangle, hourglass, pear, and inverted-triangle body shapes.
- Color transfer risk
- Brand advises testing as some linings bleed onto light clothing.
- Durability
- Buyers report durable leather; lining may transfer color; long-term data scarce.
- Maintenance
- Requires suede-specific waterproofing, brushing, and separate collar care.
- Style versatility
- Bubble-hem silhouette flatters varied body shapes and pairs neutrally with slim bottoms.
- Seasonal use
- Thin lining positions it as transitional spring/fall wear, not heavy winter.
- Design heritage
- Bubble hem silhouette revived in genuine goat suede, raising it above fast-fashion faux suede versions.
- Value
- Leather collar justifies $595 versus faux-suede alternatives.
Product record
- Title
- Merrick Genuine Suede Bubble Jacket
- Brand
- LAMARQUE
- Price
- 595 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How genuine suede ages over time
- Suede’s porous, absorbent fibers absorb skin oils and friction, imprinting a unique map of the wearer’s habits—collar and cuff patina develops first, then the body follows, effectively turning the jacket into a personal archive that makes each piece one of a kind over a lifetime of use.
- Dark suede, including chocolate brown like this Merrick jacket, naturally develops a lighter patina as the nap spreads at friction points—collar, cuffs, and pockets—creating a bespoke contrast that reads as character, not fading.
- Unlike smooth leather that polishes to a shine, suede ages by flattening its nap into a deeper, richer tone—Decrum notes that a suede jacket worn regularly for two to three years looks noticeably better than a new one, a transformation that no finishing process can replicate.
- Suede wearers recognize a transitional phase where the surface loses its initial uniformity but hasn’t yet settled into a cohesive patina—looking patchy and light-catching—but pushing through without overcorrecting yields the relaxed, deeply attractive character that makes a well-aged suede jacket irreplaceable.
Caring for mixed suede and leather
- Standard leather cleaners and conditioners can darken, mat, or permanently damage the suede's napped surface, so when conditioning the smooth leather collar, apply the product with a precise cloth and shield the adjacent suede from any accidental transfer to avoid expensive restoration.
- The suede body needs a dedicated suede brush—ideally with brass bristles—to lift the nap and remove dust, while the smooth leather collar should be cleaned with a slightly damp microfiber cloth, meaning daily care for this jacket requires two distinct tools and techniques.
- The leather shirt collar should be conditioned 1-2 times per year with a quality leather conditioner to replace natural oils and prevent cracking, while the suede body must skip conditioner entirely and instead get an application of suede protector spray after cleaning to create a stain-and-water-repellent barrier, so maintaining this jacket means purchasing two separate treatment products and applying them to specific zones.
How it compares to other suede bubble jackets
- At the high end, Balmain offers a 100% lambskin suede bomber with an elasticated waist — a silhouette that shares the Merrick’s cinched-hem concept but operates in a luxury pricing tier, which underscores that genuine suede in this shape is typically reserved for premium collections.
- Lamarque's own Carolina Suede Ruffle Sleeve Jacket matches the Merrick's price ballpark and genuine goat suede construction but in a cropped shirt-jacket shape, offering a buyer considering Lamarque's suede lineup a complete style shift for the same investment.
- The bubble hem silhouette is widely available in faux suede at accessible prices, including Target's Universal Thread at $55 (97% recycled polyester) and River Island's £32 piece (faux suede fabric), making the Merrick's genuine suede construction a distinct quality differentiator in this style category.
Styling the bubble jacket silhouette
- The bubble-jacket silhouette traces directly to 1980s bubble skirts, now revived and remixed; instead of soft taffeta, this jacket’s genuine suede gives the architectural volume a structured, intentional presence that aligns with the current fashion cycle’s renewed interest in that decade.
- Because the gathered hem introduces pronounced volume below the waist, the foolproof styling rule is to counterbalance with slim or straight-leg bottoms — skinny jeans, tailored trousers, or a sleek midi skirt — preserving a long, lean silhouette against the rounded puff.
- Heavy-duty boots or sharply pointed-toe heels anchor the look, cutting through the sweetness that bubble hems can carry and giving the genuine suede an adult, fashion-forward charge.
- The Chocolate/Espresso colourway sits within the dominant neutral-and-earth-tone palette that defines the bubble-jacket trend, making it equally wearable with monochromatic looks, denim, or warm-season pastels.
- The elastic-waist blouson cut and softly gathered bubble hem flatter multiple figures: rectangle shapes gain instant curves, hourglass figures see waist emphasis, and pear/inverted-triangle body types find balance through the volume settling at the waist and hem.
- Under that leather shirt collar, a simple, fitted top — a fine-gauge knit or a bodysuit — keeps the outline clean so the blouson body and pleated waist dominate without competing volume.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing dark brown suede bubble jacket with a contrasting darker leather collar, central metal zipper, side pockets, and an elasticated hem producing a slightly bloused silhouette.
- SilhouetteBoxy, short jacket ending at the upper hip with a slightly bloused, gathered hem that creates a bubble effect at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Material textureMatte, soft suede surface visible across the jacket body and sleeves with subtle nap and no visible sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Collar material and colorContrasting darker, smooth leather collar with a slight sheen distinct from the suede body.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.09 (high) - Front closureSingle central metal zipper running from collar to hem; zipper teeth and slider are visible and appear metallic.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.09 · w 0.06 · h 0.34 (high) - Side pocketsAngled side pockets at hip level with model's hands inserted, producing visible pocket openings and slight fabric pull.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong sleeves with relaxed fit and slight gathering at the cuff area where fabric meets wrist.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.15 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.15 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible seams and panelingVertical seam lines visible along the front panels near the zipper and subtle panel joins on the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background; three-quarter frontal pose, soft directional lighting from left producing a soft shadow on the wall to the right of the model.
- Pose and compositionModel stands facing forward with legs crossed and hands in jacket pockets; full body visible from head to feet centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high) - BackgroundEven, plain off-white studio backdrop with faint cast shadow of the model on the right side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting from the left producing gentle, soft-edged shadows and even exposure across the jacket surface.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with clear detail on fabrics and edges; no motion blur.
Colors
dark brown suede· jacket body#3D2521black leather· collar#150C0Ametallic silver· zipper- SilhouetteBoxy, short jacket ending at the upper hip with a slightly bloused, gathered hem that creates a bubble effect at the waist.
- 02
Product
Front three-quarter view of a dark brown suede bubble-style jacket with a contrasting black leather collar, central metal zipper, angled front pockets, long sleeves, and an elasticized hem creating a gathered lower edge.
- Main body materialSoft nap suede fabric covering the torso and sleeves in a deep brown tone with visible suede texture and subtle surface shading.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarPointed, turn-down collar made from smooth black leather or leather-like material that contrasts with the suede body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Center zipperExposed metal zipper running down the center front with visible teeth and a small zipper pull near the collar.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.56 (high) - Front pocketsAngled welt pockets on the front panels, stitched into the suede and set slightly above the gathered hem.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.41 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.17 · h 0.15 (medium) - Elasticized hemLower hem is gathered and slightly bubbled due to an internal elastic or draw, producing a soft puckered edge above the hips.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsLong sleeves ending in simple stitched cuffs with no visible buttons or closures.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.54 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Styled on a model in a studio with a plain light background; mid-front three-quarter crop shows upper thighs and part of a skirt; even studio lighting with soft shadow on the right side.
- Model styling and poseFemale model wearing the jacket, posed slightly angled to camera with left shoulder forward and left hand near thigh; visible jewelry on hands and ears.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Shot framingImage cropped mid-thigh showing front and part of left side of the jacket; vertical orientation.
- Skirt visiblePart of a mustard-gold satin skirt with lace trim is visible below the jacket; included as styling, not product packaging.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.70 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
deep brown suede· suede body#4A2C24black leather· collar#140C0Bmetallic silver· zipper- Main body materialSoft nap suede fabric covering the torso and sleeves in a deep brown tone with visible suede texture and subtle surface shading.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a dark brown suede bubble-style jacket with a relaxed back, visible seam details across the upper back, elasticized hem creating a gathered lower edge, full-length set-in sleeves, and a contrasting darker collar trim.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing jacket shown on a model with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and a gathered, elasticized hem that creates a bubble shape at the lower back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.75 (high) - Material finishSurface appears to be soft matte suede with subtle nap visible as slight tonal variation across panels.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Upper back seamHorizontal seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulder line, creating a yoke-like panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Center back vertical seamSingle vertical seam or panel line runs down the center of the back from the horizontal seam toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.25 · w 0.06 · h 0.55 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible seam lines down the outer arm and extended cuff sections finishing at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.55 (high) - Elasticized hem detailLower hem is gathered with visible vertical folds and a stitched channel that produces a slightly rounded, bubbled shape above the hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.65 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Collar trimShort stand collar trimmed in a darker, smoother material that contrasts with the suede body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching follows seams at the yoke, center back, sleeve lines, and cuff edges and is visible against the suede.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background with soft shadows; image framed from head to upper thighs and includes part of a gold skirt worn by the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear portrait of a model cropped near mid-thigh; jacket centered and occupying most of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model indicating a directional light source from the left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Model and stylingModel with dark hair wearing the jacket and a gold satin skirt with lace trim visible below the hem, left and right hands partially visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Shadowing on jacketSoft shadows and slight highlights indicate textured surface and suede nap; lighting emphasizes vertical folds at the back hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (medium)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· suede body#41251Every dark brown· collar trim#231513- Overall silhouetteBack-facing jacket shown on a model with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and a gathered, elasticized hem that creates a bubble shape at the lower back.
Documents & Data
Q&A
6 answered- Does the Merrick Genuine Suede Bubble Jacket have an elastic waistband?
- Yes, this jacket features an elastic waistband that cinches the waist, creating a blouson silhouette.
- What specific care instructions are recommended for maintaining the genuine suede, especially for stain and water resistance?
- To maintain the genuine suede, we recommend using a suede-specific waterproofing spray to repel moisture and dirt, and regularly brushing with a suede brush to lift the nap. Avoid machine washing or dry cleaning unless by a suede specialist [1][2]. For stains, gently use a suede eraser or cornstarch on oil spots [1].
- Does the lining of this jacket have any risk of color transfer onto lighter clothing, as reported with some other Lamarque jackets?
- While this jacket's lining is described as a "full thin lining," we haven't confirmed its color. However, community feedback on other Lamarque jackets has noted that darker linings (e.g., maroon) may bleed onto light clothing, so we recommend testing on a hidden area or avoiding light layers underneath if you're concerned.
- How does the bubble-style jacket fit: is it meant to be oversized or true to size, and how does the elastic waist affect the fit?
- The bubble style is designed with an elastic waist that cinches in, creating a blouson effect with volume at the body. The jacket is meant to have a relaxed, amplified silhouette, but we don't have specific sizing guidance. We recommend consulting the size chart and noting that the elastic waist allows some adjustability.
- What is the thickness and weight of the suede? Is it suitable for colder weather or primarily for mild seasons?
- The suede itself is genuine with a velvety finish, and the jacket has a "full thin lining" — this indicates lightweight insulation suitable for mild to cool weather (spring/fall) rather than heavy winter wear. The exact weight is not specified, but the thin lining suggests it's not intended for extreme cold.
- Is Lamarque a good brand for leather jackets?
- Quality leather, but watch for lining issues; limited data on long-term BIFL durability.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyItForLifeReddit's limited discussion of Lamarque jackets suggests good leather durability but warns of lining color transfer on some models.
Positive feedback on leather quality and durability from one user, but a significant issue with lining bleeding on a newer jacket was reported.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday wear as a fashion leather jacket
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs AllSaints
AllSaints leather jackets are considered great quality but do not offer the same bomber style as Lamarque, leading one user to consider Lamarque for variety.
Source Threads
Positive durability but lining issue with Lamarque jacket
I've had a black lamarque jacket for 3 years that I love and is probably the most worn item in my closet. The leather has held up great. I just bought the same jacket in a maroon color and the reddish lining bled all over my light colored outfit. So be careful with color transfer on the lining. Not an issue with my older black one but a huge issue with this newer one.
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