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Irving Jacket in Black Virgin Wool

This tailored jacket is definitive of the perfect single breasted two button jacket. It fully incorporates the traditional construction methods of the craft of tailoring. The inner working of this style has been realized and developed specifically for Gabriela Hearst. This jacket fuses the look of a bespoke Savile Row tailoring with the mastery of Italian workmanship.

Details:

  • 100% Wool (Australia/New Zealand/South Africa). Dying Czech Republic, Weaving/Finishing Italy.
  • Made in Italy
  • Dry Clean.

This mill was founded in the 1950s as a small weaving operation in northeast Italy. Today, this mill focuses on careful resource management and carbon reduction. All production water is filtered and reused. When possible, they use a natural beeswax finishing instead of chemical finishing. They also use solar panels and capture internal heat to convert into power. This mill complies with the following standards: GOTS- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) AZO-Free Dyes Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

This garment was produced at a family-owned Italian factory. It was initially founded in 1957 as a traditional tailor shop, transitioning to become a factory in 1985. Today it is run by the founder’s daughter and her husband.

Wool is a renewable fiber; one sheep can produce 4-5 pounds of wool per year. Wool provides warmth by trapping heat, while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body so skin stays dry and comfortable. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. Its exceptional durability allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into right soil conditions.