Sports Line "Jacket"

Allow me to introduce the "jacket" from our Sports Line. Starting with an overview of the Sports Line: while the formal dress line offers a sophisticated ambience, the Sports Line is characterized by its nimble and casual attire.

Leading the line-up is the "jacket". A hallmark of the Sports Line jacket is its unconstructed tailoring. Often abbreviated as "uncon," this refers to its deconstructed nature. While our dress line prides itself on its full canvas construction, the Sports Line jacket minimizes the use of lining and interfacing to prioritize both its appearance and comfort, aiming for an elevated lightness.

However, our store's jacket defies the usual conventions of unconstructed jackets. While it is tailored in the unconstructed style, it possesses a distinct three-dimensional quality and richness. This is partly due to its fundamental design, but primarily a result of meticulous ironwork that's been invested with time. Once you experience the soft and lightweight comfort that maximizes the fabric's suppleness, you'll find it hard to wear any other jacket.

The characteristics of the tailoring of the sports jacket directly translate to its visual features. With both padding and canvassing omitted, it boasts a natural shoulder and chest. The shirt sleeves, sewn without lining and slightly gathered, offer a look and feel of comfort.

On the other hand, jackets tailored in the unconstructed style can sometimes seem less dimensional and give a cheaper impression compared to fully canvassed jackets. This is often due to the absence of an inner structure and the simplification of the tailoring process compared to fully canvassed tailoring. However, with The Dressing Lab's sports jacket, you have no such concerns. Precisely because we don't use canvas, meticulous ironwork is employed to bring out a three-dimensional quality. Once you slip it on, along with the jacket's light and soft feel, you'll be surprised by the unexpected depth and premium feel, seemingly incongruent with the unconstructed style. A jacket that perfectly balances casualness, comfort, and a sense of sophistication - that's our "Sports Jacket".

Here are two perhaps unexpected features of the sports jacket:
Firstly, the sports jacket is not just ideal for spring and summer but is also recommended for autumn and winter. While it goes without saying that the jacket's unconstructed design and absence of lining make it perfect for the warmth and lightness desired in spring and summer attire, it's also great for autumn and winter. When tailored from soft materials like cashmere, one can enjoy an airy feel, akin to wearing a cardigan. Furthermore, if you're looking for a jacket that exudes quality but can be worn casually, the sports jacket, with its relaxed ambiance, is suitable regardless of the season.

The second point is that the sports jacket is also suitable as a suit jacket. Apologies for emphasizing its casual and nimble nature, but given its polished appearance, it works perfectly fine as a suit jacket, barring perhaps the most formal dark suits. For instance, consider having a set tailored with a slightly textured navy fabric (with the jacket, of course, being the sports jacket). While the jacket and trousers can be worn separately for everyday use, they can be paired together as a suit when the occasion demands. This is the essence of what's often referred to as a "set-up" style. Moreover, in recent times, even suit fabrics have diversified with materials like wool-silk-linen and wool-cotton that convey a more casual impression. When crafting a suit from such casual materials, opting for the unconstructed sports jacket style for the top can truly enhance the fabric's vibe. Hence, the sports jacket is highly recommended even as a suit jacket.

Our sports jacket at The Dressing Lab is based on the style we propose, tailored uniquely for each client. Taking into account individual body shapes and personal preferences, we meticulously adjust and craft a personalized unconstructed jacket for you. From dressy jackets to casual ones that can be effortlessly worn for everyday use, we offer a plethora of tailoring methods, details, and fabric choices to ensure a bespoke finish tailored to your desires.