"HERMES" 00's striped stretch cotton tailored jacket

Starting from meticulous craftsmanship as a saddlery workshop, Hermes has balanced neatness and playfulness not only in leather but also in ready-to-wear. Here, we introduce a special piece where the aesthetic under Jean-Paul Gaultier's regime quietly breathes.

This exquisite piece is crafted with stretch cotton corduroy, combining a crisp stripe with elegant tailoring and flexible elasticity.

Regarding the era, the notation "2007" included in the manufacturing management tag's Ordine number directly indicates the manufacturing year. Additionally, the format of the model number and material code matches Hermes Homme's system from the mid-2000s onward, making this a credible piece as a 2007 Spring/Summer product. Furthermore, the domestic agency notation as Hermes Japon Co., Ltd., and the clarity of the digital print on the tags naturally support the background of manufacturing in the 2000s rather than before the 1990s.

The design features a lapel that rises to a peak, giving a classic formality, while the body’s fall is balanced to avoid becoming overly stiff. This reinterpretation of traditional Gaultier is easily integrated into everyday wear. The front has a two-button single closure, and combined with the vertical stripe pattern guiding the gaze downward, it exudes a neatness that even improves posture just by wearing it.

Made from stretch cotton blended with 97% cotton and 3% polyurethane, it maintains a neat appearance while offering stretchability that follows movement, which is a significant added value. The fine ridges characteristic of corduroy give depth to the stripe pattern, creating shadows that flat fabrics do not produce, and the quality is clearly conveyed when viewed up close.

Beautiful buttons are arranged at the cuffs, and the buttonholes are carefully finished so as not to disturb the flow of the stripes, making the details quietly effective and attractive. The pockets are designed with a neat patch style at the waist, balancing between formality and the light, summer-appropriate style typical of Gaultier.

The lining features a design combining stripes and polka dots, and the traditional Hermes approach of injecting playfulness inside to contrast with the exterior's ascetic mood is more vividly expressed through Gaultier's sense of contrast. The manufacturing is done in Italy, and the high-standard factory background used by Hermes men's during this period is one of the reasons why it is valued as a practical archive.

While following the trend immediately after the Maison Margiela period, but also adding more physicality and dynamism characteristic of the Gaultier era, this is especially recommended for those who want to wear tailoring not as stiffness but as lightness, and for those who want to maintain their dignity even during long hours of wear or frequent movement. It is a superb item suitable for such occasions.

In terms of styling, pairing a simple shirt or a high-quality cut-and-sew with the jacket's lines as the main feature creates a beautiful harmony. Additionally, tightening the look with slacks or neat wool trousers naturally brings out the reinterpretation of traditional mood that Gaultier has reimagined. Moreover, even when layered with a long coat, the rhythm of the pattern is less likely to be buried, making it an excellent piece that quietly elevates everyday attire regardless of gender.

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