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September 28, 2015
A Special Collaboration Centered on Navy | JACKET REQUIRED
JACKET REQUIRED
Jacket Required's First Navy Collaboration
A Collection of High-End Exclusive Items
This autumn, "JACKET REQUIRED," a purveyor of sophisticated everyday wear, will launch an exclusive collection themed around navy. The inaugural release features esteemed brands: "Belvest," "Enzo Bonafè," and "Mauro Governna."
Text by ITO Yuji
A Fresh Take on Everyday Style with Navy Exclusives
At its core, "Jacket Required" is about infusing the seemingly simple act of wearing clothes with a profound sense of dedication. Building an outfit is thus a creative endeavor, a playful exploration that satisfies intellectual curiosity. The select shop's new theme is "navy."
Exploring the concept of navy—a classic menswear color that simultaneously evokes cleanliness and a subtle allure—this collection offers meticulously crafted exclusive items for the discerning gentleman.
Jackets, Shoes, and Bags: A Gathering of Masterpieces
The debut jacket from "Belvest" is a tribute to the brand's 50th anniversary, meticulously recreated from a 1960s archive. Crafted entirely from 100% cashmere without any interlining or internal structure, it embodies a fully unconstructed approach.
For footwear, "Enzo Bonafè," a revered figure in Italian shoemaking, was commissioned to create a bit loafer combining navy ostrich leather with gold hardware. The use of the Blake construction ensures a light and comfortable stride.
The exclusive classic briefcase comes from "Mauro Governna." Renowned for its use of exquisite materials, rivaling that of haute couture houses, this brand employs a fine-grained taurillon leather, dyed an indigo blue named "Partico." The result is a bag that is both refined and artfully designed.
These three exclusive models mark only the first phase. With a second collection slated for release in December, this autumn promises even more exciting ways to embrace the nuanced charm of navy.