Description

The De Bonne Facture Chocolate Brown Austrian Wool Cloth Driver's Jacket is part of a soft tailoring collection inspired by the connection between applied academia, folk art, and countryside wear, reflecting the style of prominent professors from the 1940s through the 1980s. With a focus on sustainability and connecting the garment to the landscape, this Driver Jacket is made from a 16 oz. Austrian Melton Cloth milled using mulesing-free, 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool from ethically raised Australian Sheep. To create a vintage aesthetic with pure provenance, De Bonne Facture utilized this luxurious chocolate-brown cloth, milled from lightly dyed wool fibers, for a character-rich color in a durable material with a soft hand and a dutiful, casually structured drape. With a minimalist design approach inspired by vintage fashion, each element carries thematic consistency and purpose, with details like a point collar with a buttoned throat tab, a top- and bottom-buttoned storm placket and nickel RIRI® two-way zipped front closure for styling flexibility and functional versatility, raglan sleeves for a relaxed silhouette that allow for movement and layering, and full cotton lining in the body and sleeves for a luxurious, finished feel. Additionally, slant welt front pockets with concealed snaps and a zippered interior patch chest pocket provide clean, functional convenience, while a buttoned-tab adjustable back hem and gusseted cuffs add fit-focused refinements, finished with high-quality, genuine horn buttons. Paying homage to the classic driver's coat of the 30s-40s with a contemporary design, this piece is atelier-made in Pantin, France, by outerwear specialist M. Erbas, which provides the soul of fine regional craftsmanship. When combined with the authenticity of fully traceable natural materials, the yield is an artisan piece for the timeless wardrobe of the contemporary fashion connoisseur. Featuring premium materials and production with an historical approach to a forward-focused look, the Chocolate Brown Austrian Wool Drivers Jacket adds polished execution to any casual luxury ensemble for the campus, event, or excursion.