Weaving

This cloth is woven by the prestigious Italian weaver, Loro Piana Textile Mill. Based in Quarona in the Alps of northern Italy, Loro Piana produces some of the world's finest textiles superlative textiles from wool, cashmere, vicuña, silk and even the lotus flower. The company controls every stage of production to its exacting standards, from the collection of the natural fibres to the weaving of the precious cloth. Loro Piana’s commitment to the sustainability of these rare, exclusive fibres has resulted in long term conservation programs to safeguard animals and their habitats. By forging exclusive partnerships with suppliers round the world, they support and encourage ongoing research and development right from the source.

Half-Canvas, Fully Lined, Light Shoulder Padding

This jacket is created with a half-canvas, which is a flat ‘skeleton-style’ layer of natural fibres woven together that lies between the inner and outer fabric of the body of the jacket. The half-canvas provides shape and structure, maintaining the jacket’s form through decades, if cared for properly.

This jacket is fully lined with Cupro Bemberg twill lining, meaning it has a protective layer of fabric running from the top to bottom of the garment. The lining covers the jacket’s interior stitching, while adding structure to the suit.

Much like traditional Neapolitan tailoring, in which excess shoulder padding is stripped out, this jacket features a 'soft shoulder' construction. This benefits men with more athletic shoulders and those in warmer climates (i.e., Australia), making the jacket lighter and a more sympathetic wear in hot/humid conditions.