There is no fastening on the front. The coat closes by wrapping one side over the other and holding it with a self-tie belt, which means the fit is whatever you decide on the day rather than whatever a row of buttons decided.
A very large shawl collar runs from the belt up and over the shoulders, deep enough to turn up around the neck when the wind changes. Two square patch pockets sit low on the front, the sleeves are cut wide and left plain, and the length stops at the top of the thigh. Camel hair gives the cloth its weight and its particular soft surface.
It is closer to a dressing gown than to tailoring, which is exactly why it gets worn more than the tailored one hanging beside it.
Details You'll Love
- Self-tie belt closure - no buttons, so the fit is set by hand each time.
- Oversized shawl collar - runs from the belt over the shoulders, deep enough to turn up.
- Square patch pockets - set low on the front and cut large.
- Wide plain sleeves - left unstructured to match the wrap construction.
- Camel hair cloth - gives the coat its weight and its particular soft surface.
