It's good design in the sense that it has both snap buttons and zipper; it's got a great face-shield for the cold; nice faux fur collar; the hood has a cincher so it won't fly off (unlike my expensive Eddie Bauer coat, which despite its cincher, flies off when I walk). But the 'kale is an ugly color. I despair of finding an actually attractive color. There is an utter lack of imagination with coats and apparel when it comes to color. The best you can hope for is navy. Or purple. Or military green. Or geriatric burgundy. And then you're down to black or white. Crap color choices all the way through the coat market. Maybe a color that helps you not get run over after sunset? Or that makes you not feel like crap in a bag?
Also, how do you design a coat that's great on the head and neck for warmth, but the pockets are basically a thin nylon bag that will never give your hands any warmth, and will probably rip within days?
I will probably return this.