FABRIC

Fully lined French « Mi-Laine » (cotton and wool) winter jacket, featuring a subtle light pin stripe. This fabric is woven for the brand in France, using late 19th century industrial looms, reproducing the historic feel and durability known to be characteristic of French vintage workwear garments. Fully lined in viscose and acetate jacquard and stripe made in Italy.

 

FIT AND CONSTRUCTION

Fitted body with an anatomic 3 piece sleeve design, hand pad stitched peak lapel and collar using wool / goat hair / viscose canvassing. Highly practical design with its 2 inseam inside pockets and 3 outside inseam pockets, featuring the signature slanted welt. The jacket is cut with double side vents, working button cuffs sleeves and 3 buttons front closure. Cut and constructed with traditional tailoring craft, the extra seam allowance offers the possibility to alter the jacket’s size and fit.

 

TREATMENT

Artisanal dark garment dye : the jacket is dyed after being constructed. Shibori hand stitches are sewn on the piece and removed after the dye, creating different colors and textures around the stitch lines. This technics adds another dimension to the garment thanks to the creases and shades making it look like it was previously worn.

 

FINISHING

Handsewn keyhole silk buttonholes in the front and cuffs, with 7 natural dark horn buttons.