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December 19, 2014
JACK SPADE | Introducing the First Suit Collection: 'Benton Suit Collection'
JACK SPADE
A Suit Born from the Brand's DNA of Practicality and Creativity
Introducing the "Benton Suit Collection," the Brand's First Suit
This season marks the debut of the "THE BENTON SUIT COLLECTION," the first suit collection from JACK SPADE, the New York-based brand that blends practicality for business use with creativity.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Suit Collection with Five Key Features
The JACK SPADE "Benton Suit Collection" is a uniform for the modern businessman, crafted with an urban fit and details born from creative ideas. It features five key characteristics: fit, fabric, construction, details, and styling.
Imagine striding down Broadway towards Central Park, not just Wall Street. What is the urban silhouette of a suit that can be incorporated into the daily lives of New Yorkers? The shoulders have a natural line for ease of movement, and the button placement is set higher, adding a touch of casualness. The jacket length is slightly shorter, and the trousers are a slim fit.
The fabric is 100s wool from Marzotto, an esteemed Italian mill founded in 1836. It offers comfort and durability while achieving a beautiful appearance.
In terms of construction, the "half-canvas" method, considered the most functional, has been adopted. This traditional technique involves hand-stitching canvas material to the underside of the outer fabric from the chest to the lapel, maintaining a sharp silhouette from the body to the shoulder line. Furthermore, as you wear it, the canvas material conforms to your body shape, resulting in a superior fit. Unlike the less expensive fused construction, it prevents fabric bulging or loss of shape caused by adhesives, ensuring high durability and longevity.
Details are also a highlight, including slim lapels, utility pockets inherited from bags, and a "Bemberg" lining for ultimate comfort. Pic-stitching is used from the lapel to the lining.
The jacket and trousers are sold separately, designed not only as a suit but also for versatile casual styling suitable for various occasions. This allows for JACK SPADE's signature relaxed approach, demonstrating how to incorporate jackets and trousers into everyday wear. The brand's thoughtfulness is also evident in practical arrangements, such as the inner pockets designed to smartly store a pen and notepad for jotting down ideas, or a novel.




