a relaxed blouson in heavy weight wool cotton. constructed with an asymmetrical zip front, shallow double welted side pockets, two piece sleeve, buttoned cuff, buckled strap adjusters at sides. fully lined with a cotton-like fabric. a tough and reliable jacket from the early-mid 80s that still feels contemporary today.
fabric
- 47% wool / 34% cotton / 19% "other" body, coarse irregular twill weave with a deep and layered yarn structure - fully lined with unmarked fabric, a very compact yet soft medium-heavyweight cotton-like material. lends the jacket added sense of structure - dry clean only
construction
- boxy, slightly cropped length body - convertible collar that can be worn with (partially) open front to create "lapels" or worn closed and fastened with concealed button for an asymmetrical / double breasted look - size 5/V YKK zip front in brass with beautiful natural patination - front facing horizontal double welt pockets set underneath a pleated seam design. shallow pocket bags make for an interesting stance when hands placed inside - dropped shoulder with generous armhole - articulated two piece sleeve with forward curving stance, comes to a modest taper at cuff - buckled strap adjusters at sides in self fabric with reinforced backing - made in japan
measurements
size (cm)
shoulder
chest
sleeve
length
OS (fits M)
55
66
59
66.5
condition
- great condition overall - moderate sense of wear throughout - minor point at upper right arm where secondary yarn has risen to the surface and shows as a ~1.5 cm line of beige - right buckled strap adjuster has faded in color, actually makes for a nice tonal contrast
