The Telegram Collared Jacket in Buttery Soft Suede
In Dark Navy — a shade that reads almost black in low light but reveals its depth of blue in the sun. Of the three colourways, this one does the best job of making suede look sharp rather than casual, sitting comfortably over a collared shirt or a simple crew neck.
Our first community-designed jacket, conceived in [this group on Telegram](https://t.me/+ox1xDDpSDwUzMThk). A simple, clean-cut collared jacket that puts material and craftsmanship in the spotlight. The design was spearheaded by a group of Archibald customers, from silhouette to features. Fully handmade in East London by master jacket makers using buttery-soft suede and finished with Riri hardware — a refinedly crafted piece with no compromise. We opted for a one-way zipper on advice from Richard James, who experienced catching problems with two-way designs. Ships to Singapore.
##Made in east London
East London is renowned for its 300-year history of sartorial excellence, originating from the arrival of Huguenot silk weavers fleeing France to Spitalfields in 1685. With big brands moving production to South-East Asia (where they’ve taken advantage of lower costs, lax labour laws and quality control), the Spitalfields area has experienced a steep decline in the manufacturing of high-end clothing and footwear. We are lucky to be working with one of the only remaining workshops specialising in garment production using the finest Italian and Spanish leathers. Experienced craftsmen from the golden age of East End garment-making bring decades of expertise to our timeless collection of leather jackets and coats.
##Not all suede is created equal. The soft, supple kind of the finest quality is hard to come by, and we’re lucky our East End artisans know how to source it.
A smooth, uniform nap sets apart good suede from shaggy, course variations. Suede’s unique properties mean it is both incredibly soft, and highly durable.
Waves of immigration combined with abject poverty, rapid industrialisation, and political activism to turn the East End into a crucible of cultural expression.
Take an iconic jacket, and make it to the highest possible standard. So good you’ll bequeath it to a loved one. We’ve given our craftsmen the strictest instruction to not compromise on any part of the making process. Put it on for today’s journey and tomorrow’s adventure - que sera sera, mate.
• Designed by Archibald's community on a Telegram chat
• Handmade in England
• Beautiful, buttery-soft suede
• Swiss Riri Zipper
• Lined
