The fabric is really something, taking on a luminous quality in the sunlight that gives the inky blue a depth I can't quite understand. However, when I emailed to ask about what seemed to be a small stitching mistake on the two right-side pockets, I was met with a reply that implied I have obsessive compulsive disorder. When I emailed again in a good-natured tone to follow up with a more specific question, that question was ignored and it was suggested I don't understand how denim is made. That assumption isn't too far off the mark, but I still wanted to know whether what appeared to be an error was an error, even if it's minor. So I asked politely one more time and haven't heard back. My hunch is that some folks may appreciate the imperfections of the construction, as loose threads and unusual buttonholes signal that the product is handcrafted (alas, my partner has a different read of the threads!). Anyway, it'll be interesting to see if this review is posted -- a good faith move that I would retroactively reward with a fourth star if I were able! Regardless, it is a pretty coat.