Wool Forestière Jacket〔GRAY〕

— Super 120’s Wool / Forestière Jacket —

A reconstruction, through cantáte’s interpretation, of the Forestière, one of the jackets emblematic of Parisian ARNYS (アルニス).

While retaining the Forestière’s distinctive collar and pockets, along with its relaxed presence, the materials, construction, and internal structure have all been reconsidered and rebuilt.

The outer fabric is a twill made from Super 120’s wool.
After weaving, it is repeatedly fulled and napped over approximately two months, allowing the fibers to gradually settle.

The fabric retains the suppleness of fine wool while gaining a softly full-bodied thickness.
The napping creates gentle tonal shading across the surface, bringing depth and character to the refined twill.

The inside is not finished with a single lining throughout.
Three fabrics—cotton flannel, cotton-rayon, and a fabric made from raw cotton-silk yarn—are used according to each area and function.

For the collar and other details, finely textured, supple Entrefino lamb suede is used.
Layering the suede’s smooth nap over the wool’s softly full surface creates contrasting textures within the same softness.

Extensive handwork also goes into the construction and finishing that are almost invisible from the outside.
Rather than refining only what can be seen, the aim is for the choice of materials and the reasons behind the construction to remain evident when the garment is turned inside out.

Rather than reproducing the completed form of the Forestière as it is, the jacket is rebuilt from the ground up—from the fabric made over two months to the smallest details of its interior finishing.

A jacket that places an old French design in the present day as a garment by cantáte.