"DRIES VAN NOTEN" 2012-2018 lightweight madras check tailored jacket

Through the combination of color and material, DRIES VAN NOTEN has continuously refined textile expressions that quietly elevate everyday attire. Here, we introduce a masterpiece that transforms a classic pattern into a light, textured piece.

The multicolored Madras check, based on black and gray, is composed with a neat grid rhythm but retains a soft, airy feel. The primary use of cupro creates a slight sheen and supple movement, giving this checked piece a refined yet approachable presence.

The construction leans towards unconstructed, minimizing interfacing and shoulder pads, resulting in a light feel that relaxes the shoulders immediately upon wearing. The front maintains a balanced tailoring sense, allowing it to be worn like an extension of a cardigan while still retaining the jacket's silhouette.

The vent is centered, allowing the back to naturally open when walking or sitting, which enhances the beautiful drape of the fabric. The appearance of straight lines from the pattern and curved drapes coexisting is a unique charm of this piece.

The pockets include a flap pocket at the waist and a patch pocket on the chest. While incorporating casual elements, the use of four-hole buttons made of horn or resin creates depth through texture rather than excessive decoration. The cuffs are designed with four-button openings, neatly finishing the look.

On the lining side, a white woven satin label is directly sewn onto the check fabric, with size notation in cursive script. The care label indicates a lightweight blend of 58% cupro and 42% cotton, with a "Made in Morocco" mark, aligning well with the diversified production background of Dries in the 2010s. Furthermore, this material composition suits the era's trend of lightweight layering and effortless tailoring, making it natural to consider this as an item from around 2012-2018.

The fabric blended with cupro tends to wrinkle easily, but this actually manifests as a relaxed appearance or fabric movement, adding a sense of casualness to the structured jacket, which is a characteristic interpretation of Dries' luxury. This adds value to the piece.

Styling-wise, it is beautiful to wear with simple shirts or elegant cut-and-sew tops that highlight the neatness of the pattern, and pairing with slacks to shape the silhouette leans towards a modern look. Alternatively, combining with minimal knitwear to quietly showcase the texture's movement also works well, making it an excellent piece that embodies Dries' atmosphere where classic and effortless coexist, seamlessly integrating into everyday life.

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