-SPECIAL- “HERMES” 00’s Technical wool equestrian jacket with red lining

Founded in 1837 as a Parisian harness workshop, HERMÈS has elevated functional pieces that support the movements of riders and horses into true elegance through the very highest-grade materials and exceptional craftsmanship. We are pleased to present a rare riding jacket that reflects the Maison’s origins in practical structure.

This exceptional piece features refined black wool with a velvet high collar and silver engraved buttons, with a vivid red lining tucked inside.

The front is a single-breasted design secured with four metal buttons, while a deeply notched lapel keeps the chest area looking clean and streamlined. At the same time, a slightly longer length and a rounded hem create an elegant vertical line that differs from that of a typical tailored jacket.

At the waist, subdued welt pockets are set in, and the cuffs are arranged with three buttons each in a neatly ordered manner. From the front, its presence is exceptionally polished; yet the more your gaze shifts to the details, the more the HERMÈS PARIS stamp reveals a quiet sense of character.

The main fabric is made of 98% wool and 2% polyurethane, maintaining wool’s understated look while providing the right amount of stretch to suit riding posture. In addition, the lining for the front panels and sleeves is finished in smooth polyester, while only the back lining is switched to a highly stretchable blend of 55% nylon and 45% polyurethane—making it a practical, movement-conscious design that is less likely to hinder bringing your arms forward or bending your upper body.

On the back, curved paneling is placed to sweep from around the shoulder blades down to the waist. This three-dimensional panel construction refines the body’s contours while also creating a natural widening toward the hem. The two metal buttons positioned at the waist further emphasize a distinctly riding-inspired silhouette from the back—allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the design that doesn’t end at the front.

And the vivid red lining that opens out inside creates a striking contrast against the calm black exterior. As a color revealed only during dressing or in the moment the front is opened, it makes this piece truly special. This is not merely decorative inspiration drawn from riding attire—the piece also incorporates real mobility through the highly stretchable back lining and three-dimensional patterning. That is the added value unique to an item closely connected to the Maison’s harness-making heritage.

Considering the brand tag with a woven gold carriage logo on a deep navy ground, the German quality marking that lists both French and English, and the HERMÈS Japon label along with an older-style laundry symbol, the era appears to be around 2000 to 2010. With its refined elegance that can be easily incorporated into today’s fashion, while still clearly retaining the structure of competition wear from that time, this is a jacket with the kind of evidentiary value worthy of a special collection.

If you would like the personality of the piece to be told through its structure and history rather than the size of the logo, or if you seek the beauty of sport-inspired function within classic tailoring, this is a jacket you will especially want to try on. Without being bound by gender, it lets you incorporate a crisp, dignified silhouette into everyday style.

At MOOD, we recommend styling it not only as formal riding attire, but layered over a shirt and relaxed-fit slacks, then finished with leather shoes for a composed overall look. Pair it with a long skirt or a minimal dress, and the contrast between its constructed shoulders and flowing bottom line will come to life—so you can enjoy an elegant, modern look that even includes the red lining revealed when the front is opened.

Please seize this opportunity.