While this short coat – recognisable thanks to its large collar and double buttons – was born in the desert, it quickly left Bedouin shoulders and was adopted by the European navigators of the 18th century. Timeless and waterproof, this great men’s wear classic has stood the test of time on terms of both fashion and bad weather.
Broadcloth
Broadcloth refers to a fabric with a felted aspect, where the particularly tight crisscross of the weft and warp leave behind the initial grain of the fabric after the finishing processes are complete.