Oscar during his first term at university acquired a German Naval pea coat from the late 1960s, which he more or less lived in during the colder London months. The wide double breasted wrap, and closing lapels kept the elements at bay. The banana or crest pockets were unique and ergonomic, and great to keep one's hands warm. Three decades later and countless repairs, Oscar still has the coat, but wanted a better, more comfortable and flattering fit, without the bulky shoulder pads, and of course made in other fabrics, which he could offer his clients.
This is that coat, reinterpreted in our unstructured style. We kept the coat's curved "banana" shaped outside pockets, the closing collar to keep the elements out, and it's waisted shape. The placement of the front buttons in a subtle "V"shape follows the original and accentuates the chest and slims the waist.
We removed the thick woolen lining, canvas and shoulder pads, and added angled inside breast pockets that can even be accessed when the coat is closed. We removed all the stuffiness, and cut the coat in a soft Loro Piana navy cashmere wool coating.
The shorter coat length makes it ideal for running errands and one doesn’t sit on the coat when seated, but is long enough to protect one’s bottom from the cold. A great weekend, or more casual overcoat. This garment has been cut as a coat and if you intend to wear it without a jacket or thick knit wear, we recommend you order a size down from your usual jacket size.
Made of Italian Loro Piana cashmere 20% and wool 80%, outside of Porto, Portugal. Available on our website and can be ordered in other fabrics at our store or trunk shows.
