regular cut m-65 jacket in mediumweight wool gabardine. features a packable cotton silk drawstring hood, snap fastened epaulettes, lampo double zip front, and adjustable cuffs with tuckable wrist guards. finished with interior lining in cotton silk and cupro.
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an absolute masterpiece from the second last season of y's for men with an impeccable cut. utilitarian elements elevated to the highest degree, from materials and hardware to functional and decorative stitching. the wool gabardine used during this era (pre-bankruptcy) feels of much better quality than current items. a buttery smooth lampo zipped collar in antique gunmetal finish unzips to reveal a packable hood in lightweight cotton silk, complete with metal eyelets and premium wax coated drawstrings for a delicate, luxurious point of contrast from the rest of the garment. the epaulettes can be fixed to cover or pass through the loops for a more pronounced or subdued look. the double zip front also uses heavy duty italian lampo zippers (almost never seen in yohji garments) that feel like a dream to use. the cuffs are also adjustable in 2 ways, allowing for various styling options with the tightening of the wrist and / or usage of the wrist guard that partially covers the back of the hand. plenty of storage with dimensional chest pockets, side pockets, and 3 inner chest pockets. as expected from yohji the interior is not a place of compromise but rather of private luxury, with a fine cotton silk lining for the body and silky smooth cupro for the sleeves. looks amazing layered under heavier outerwear / coats in fall-winter with the hood out. extremely rare item that i was reluctant to let go of, hoping someone else can put it to good use. tagged size 4 (large), recommended for mediums or those between a medium and large.
