When I look for a piece of clothing, I am almost always guided by a specific need.
I rummage, I explore, I scroll and obviously I come across pieces that catch my eye and that meet my needs.
Yet, I often say the same thing to myself when looking through their photos and descriptions:
"It's not there yet."
For the three nuggets that I am going to present to you here, it was rather:
"Okay, that's what I need."
Wool bomber jacket - Paname Collections
I was looking for a wool jacket.
A jacket that would accompany me on all my winter cycling adventures. So versatile.
But I also wanted something unique, something you don't already see everywhere.
And it's not easy to find a wool jacket that stands out from the crowd, with that little something extra that makes the difference.
A fleece bomber collar? Seen and reviewed.
A short pea coat? Very classic.
I finally found this jacket with a very distinctive design.
It is inspired by the legendary Valstarino bomber jacket, to which I have already publicly declared my love here. So you can imagine that I really like this reference.
As for its rather strong caramel color, I find that it gives the jacket something captivating without being excessive.
Obviously, I couldn't resist the urge to wear it with white pants ( Levi's Vintage, Loding loafers and Muji scarf), to let the flavor of its caramel fully release.
Another element, which was of capital importance to me: a quality woolen cloth, thick enough to withstand the low mercury days.
It weighs 750 grams per linear meter , it is beautiful (it is always better) and has a flexibility that I appreciate, me who is not a fan of sheets that are too rigid.
The thick (7 gauge) cotton ribbing gives the collar a nice hold. I also add 10 points for their beige color which goes very well with the fabric.
Last but not least, 100% manufacturing on the European continent:
- Sheep farming, spinning and weaving in Portugal.
- Editing in Serbia.
Sold for 270 euros, I must say that Paname Collections has done well.
Another look, where I rely on the concordance of green and brown tones, including those of this beautiful bag. (Maison Cornichon polo shirt, Uniqlo U pants, Gant shoes).
By the way, let's talk about this bag.
Olive leather and cotton canvas schoolbag - Léon Flam
There I think I found the ideal bag for my daily use.
But before I tell you why, let's start with the main thing: the pleasure of the eyes. I think the term beautiful is an understatement here.
Its design plays on the well-orchestrated harmony between an olive cotton canvas and a light brown leather. The two shades are just right and perfectly coherent, as if they were made for each other.
Once my retinas were conquered, it was its quality of manufacture that convinced me, but not surprised me. Since Léon Flam is a brand of bags that we already warmly recommend to you.
Its full-grain cowhide leather has a very beautiful grain and a flexibility that is very useful for frequent use of its flap.
The manufacturing, French, is artisanal. It can be seen in the seams, and it is beautiful work. Special mention to the red lining, which gives it singularity in all discretion.
Finally, let's move on to its practical dimension which is perfect for, in my case, daily travel by bike:
- It is small and light, not insignificant for comfort.
- It has the capacity I need to store my computer. and my tupperware of blinis for lunch.
- The handle is sturdy.
Its width is ideal so that it can be placed correctly on the lower back without falling forward while pedaling.
Jules Tournier wool-lined trucker jacket - L'Exception Paris
Finally.
That's what I said to myself when I read the details of the composition of this jacket that had caught my attention.
Whether in a thrift store or on an e-shop, my eyes had been on the lookout for lined trucker jackets for winter for a while.
I am quite taken with the spirit of this type of piece, mixing its workwear universe with the nobility of velvet.
But I always left disappointed, disappointed by composition labels that mentioned a lot of synthetic in the lining at body level.
Here, the body lining is made of 100% sheep wool.
And not just any wool, since it comes from a supplier that is very popular with us: the Frenchman Jules Tournier .
It is a thick lining, which, combined with corduroy, insulates very well from the cold.
At 7 degrees, I wear it here with a thick turtleneck ( Uniqlo ), and the thermal efficiency is not lacking. (Muji hat, Adidas sneakers, Levi's Vintage jeans).
The velvet, made in England, has beautiful shades of navy blue that vary in the light. I really like the character they give it.
