Description

The De Bonne Facture Navy Italian Ratine Camelhair and Wool Writer's Coat 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 Writers Coat is crafted from a 16 oz. Italian Ratine Cloth milled using mulesing-free Virgin Wool and Camelhair naturally moulted and collected from free-roaming Gobi Desert camels. To create a vintage aesthetic with pure provenance, De Bonne Facture used this brushed Ratine, which provides insulation and drape while remaining a durable cloth with a soft tufted pile in a deep midnight navy for an elegantly casual aesthetic. With a minimalist design approach inspired by vintage fashion, each element carries thematic consistency and purpose, with details like a rolling single-breasted buttoned front for a smart-casual aesthetic, a notch collar with a top button for various conditions from fall through spring, set-in sleeves for a tailored yet relaxed silhouette, and is lined in a cotton/viscose blend for a finished garment with a comfortably aged appeal. Paying homage to the original overcoat adopted by artists and academics through the 50s-70s, this piece has perfectly placed oversized lower flap patch pockets, two interior chest pockets for devices and keepsakes, high-character genuine horn buttons, and is atelier-made with tailor's construction in Pantin, France, by outerwear specialist M. Erbas, providing 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 Navy Italian Ratine Wool Cloth Writers Coat adds polished execution to any casual luxury ensemble for the campus, event, or excursion.