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Which fabrics for this season's jackets and blousons?
This year, we wanted to think big for our outerwear collection. Six pieces from six fabric suppliers in six countries: Italy, Scotland, Portugal, Japan and France.
You'll see fabrics we've never worked with before at Bonnegueule, and others we've been waiting to see for a long time. But above all, six materials that will grow with you for years to come.
We'll tell you why we chose each of them.
Beaubourg: the pimp in Italian waterproof technical fabric
We start with the Beaubourg mac, cut from a beautiful Italian technical fabric.
The fabric comes from Olmetex, an Italian supplier we've worked with on several occasions in the past.
Their specialty?
High-end urban fabrics.
You don't need to go to them to equip an expedition to Everest. Their clientele are luxury houses that want technical fabrics... without the technical look.
In concrete terms, the fabric is waterproof and very windproof, making it perfect for inclement weather. All seams are laminated by our workshop in Portugal, which specializes in technical parts.
If you look at the inside of the piece, it's very visible, and gives it a rather interesting graphic look.
And that's where we'd like to thank Gaëlle, our product technician, who comes from a technical outerwear background. She brought a wealth of experience to this piece.
As for pockets, you'll find two outside hand pockets and two inside zipped pockets for your urban adventures.
Find out more about the Beaubourg here:
Tucson: the waxed cotton jacket
At Bonnegueule, we've worked with many different outerwear fabrics: leather, wool, Ventile and other technical materials. But there was one we'd never touched before. A material that literally changed the history of outerwear.
Waxed cotton.
The Tucson is our very first waxed cotton jacket from Halley Stevensons.
If the name doesn't ring a bell, they're one of the world's top three suppliers of this very special fabric category.
They've been around since 1864. The factory where they apply the wax to their fabric is in Scotland, a place where there's no shortage of opportunities to test the water repellency!
We opted for their "Hybrid Aero" range, which works with a lighter application of wax to give a more breathable fabric, a less oily hand and a cleaner visual appearance than traditional waxed cotton. I didn't want you to have waxy hands after wearing it!
But what really makes this material special is what happens after you buy it: the fabric develops a patina. Little by little, it will mark your movements, your habits. And when the water stops bouncing off it, you can reapply the wax. Halley Stevensons offers one specifically for this purpose.
It's exactly the same principle as for a Barbour: you can "reproofer" your garment for years, over and over again.
Lovers of waxed cotton all describe the same phenomenon: when they rewax their garment, they speak of an almost meditative state. It's the same pleasure that shoe enthusiasts feel when they shine their shoes.
I really like this idea of having a garment that asks you to take care of it, and where you are the actor in its longevity.
Tucson: the suede version
The Tucson suede leather jacket is released on Saturday February 21.
It's about time. Really, it's about time the suede leather jacket made a comeback at Bonnegueule!
It's made from tanned leather and manufactured in Portugal. In terms of style, this kind of jacket is formidable whenever the sun is out, as it's perfectly suited to more summery colors.
A personal tip: try it with ecru jeans and a denim or chambray shirt. It's a simple color combination, but very effective and easy to reproduce. If you're wearing suede loafers, it's even better, as the reminder of the material makes a very pretty effect.
In terms of fit, we're sticking with the same cut as our Dillon leather jacket: the shoulders are well emphasized, but the bust is comfortable.
It's the kind of fit we prefer: a drawn-in build, but with enough room to wear a chunky sweater underneath.
And as you can see from the photos, it was important for us to offer "real" functional pockets: four outside pockets and two mesh pockets inside.
It's clearly one of the pieces we were most eager to present to you, and the most requested on our networks.
Bergamo: our jackets in Japanese and Italian selvedge denim
Now let's talk denim.
Our Bergamo jacket is back with a variation we've been thinking about for a long time: a raw version, made from a beautiful 13 oz Japanese selvedge fabric. Spinning, weaving and dyeing are all done in Japan. The jacket is then assembled in Portugal.
It's our vision of the denim jacket, slightly reworked and contemporary. The potential for washes and patinas is considerable, and we can't wait to see your photos in a few months' time.
But there's more to come!
There's a second Bergamo in the pipeline, this time in a bright ecru version. It's the same 13.5 oz selvedge fabric woven in Italy that you'll find on our BG10 ecru jeans.
It's a fabric I know well, having worn it extensively: it has the perfect level of ecru, with a vintage flair and an elegant edge. What's more, it's easy to clean in the washing machine.
And as usual with Bergamo: three outside pockets and two inside zipped pockets.
Kielce: the sleeveless vest in Italian wool
It's been a long time. Far too long since Bonnegueule offered a sleeveless cardigan. It's a very practical piece, and those who try it find it hard to go back!
For its comeback, we've gone all out with a 100% mottled wool Italian fabric. It comes from Zanieri, an Italian weaver whom we love because he specializes in fabrics with relief, mottled and grainy effects.
It's a 270g/m2 wool (or 410g/linear meter), the perfect thickness for a good thermal contribution without being as thick as a coat.
You'll find two outside pockets, and two zipped inside pockets.
And for insulation, we use a material you know well from Bonnegueule: Climashield. It's a top-of-the-range synthetic fiber, made in the USA, used by the most cutting-edge outdoor brands.
What makes it special? It's a continuous fiber that doesn't disintegrate. Everything stays in place, even after numerous compression and decompression cycles.
More precisely, we use Climashield Combat with a weight of 80g/m2, originally developed for the military, as it retains its robustness and strength over time. Even if the insulation isn't a visible part of the garment, we're still proud to offer Climashield in our pieces.
Tottori: two French drill jackets
The Tottori jacket is scheduled for release in March.
We saw waxed cotton, leather, technical, Japanese and Italian selvedge denim. But something was missing: a material woven in France.
So the Tottori is a jacket made from 100% French "drill" fabric, woven entirely by Telatex. If the name rings a bell, Telatex is the supplier of our Poetto cotton pants.
They specialize in fabrics that feel heavy, compact and durable, with a vintage hand.
Drill is basically a twill, just like denim or chino. But the weave (the way the threads are woven) is a little different, and the result is a fabric with a compact, solid hand. Historically, drill fabrics were widely used for workwear, because of their durability. The result is a fabric that will age well, with a dense hand perfectly suited to a spring jacket.
The jacket is available in two colors: a very timeless navy blue, and a hue known in the military world as "coyote", alongside sand and olive.
We paid particular attention to the pockets. The starting point was to use our famous angled pocket found on our Kamikoshi and Akira pants.
The result is two spacious pockets, each with a side opening for your hands. Inside, two other pockets, and above all, on the back, a "game" pocket. We don't expect you to put pheasants in it, but it can be very useful for slipping in a scarf, for example.
This is the kind of piece that's ideal for traveling: roomy pockets and a fabric that will take a backpack without a hitch.
Six pieces. Six material stories.
Waterproof Italian technique. A tartan waxed cotton that you'll patina for years. Suede leather for the adventurer. Italian selvedge denim and Japanese denim that will fade beautifully. Chintzy Italian wool with high-end military insulation. A compact, durable French drill.
This is our outerwear vision for spring 2026.
It took us a year to develop these pieces. It will take you years to skate them. We can't wait to see you make them your own.

