WEAR THIS COAT: The Best Coats for Women

IT'S FOGGY AND CHILLY OUT THERE, LADIES. BUNDLE UP IN THESE

SOFIE D'HOORE SHEARLING JACKET

SACAI LUCK PINSTRIPE LETTERMAN COAT

MARNI LONG GREY COAT

ENGINEERED GARMENTS FWK CORDUROY COAT

ENGINEERED GARMENTS HIGHLAND PARKA

MARNI PRIMARY GREEN JACKET

DEAR FALL,

The recent, and welcome sudden turn of the season has me saturated in Fall, it washes over my entire being. All my senses; sight, smell, sound, and taste are enlightened by the raw natural beauty of this season. For a brief time I almost feel "comfortable" being in this world. In the early morning hours, as I am awakened by the madness of machinery, sirens, honking, dreams intertwine with my waking consciousness. I find the time to smell my baby girl's skin, we go to the park and she splashes in puddles, laughing.

I love you Fall.

Best, John

DRESSED FOR FALL IN TS(S) DOWN LINED COAT, HOWLIN' SCARF, AND EG WOOL HAT.

FALL PHOTOS BY MILES FORTUNE

        

NEW ARRIVALS: Blue Blue Japan, Finamore, and Howlin'

Our men's collection at Jackstraw is full of designers and makers from all over the world. Some are continuing in ages-old traditions, some innovating, and most are doing both. Here we've put together looks using some of our favorite pieces in the shop with the newest arrivals from Blue Blue Japan, Finamore, and Howlin'

Wool Hooded Jacket, TS(S) / Scarf, Engineered Garments / Sweater, Howlin' / Trousers, J.W. Brine

Antwerp's Howlin' irreverently makes knitwear that is both completely classic and current. Each sweater, scarf, or hat is finished by hand-knitters in Ireland and Scotland. 

  Textured Wool Topcoat, Blue Blue Japan / Crewneck Sweatshirt with Pockets, Blue Blue Japan / Knit Trousers, Blue Blue Japan / Watchcap, Howlin'

Textured Cotton Topcoat, Blue Blue Japan / Red Hoodie, Blue Blue Japan / Knit Trousers, Blue Blue Japan 

Blue Blue Japan carefully hand-dyes each garment with natural Indigo dye and traditional methods. These pieces are entirely made in Japan with sturdy garment construction meant to last and patina with wear. Also, these are THE BEST hoodies available.

Grey Suit, Finamore / Flannel Shirt, Mazzarelli / Knit Tie, Finamore / Corduroy Deer Stalker Hat, Engineered Garments

Finamore is a classic Italian brand founded in the 1920's. They've succeeded in setting themselves apart by combining Italian tailoring with a fine set of un-classic details.   

Jacket, Boglioli / Vest, TS(S) / Shirt, Mazzarelli / Tie, Finamore / Corduroy Trousers, Blue Blue Japan

NEW ARRIVALS: FWK Engineered Garments

Well the temperature finally dropped and the rest of the women's FWK Engineered Garments arrived just in time, all woolly and flannelly and ready to layer. All the fall feelings in the air put us in the mood for some early American landscape paintings, by Thomas Hill for instance. We threw some in so you'd know what we were talking about. 

Hoodie, Hat, Striped Knit Trousers by FWK Engineered Garments / White Shirt by Sofie D'Hoore / Boots by Marni / Painting of Donner Lake by Thomas Hill, 1874

Bucket Hat, Flannel Hunt Print Dress, Herringbone Wool Tunic, and Wool Knit Trousers by FWK Engineered Garments / Shoes by Marni 

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe    Thomas Hill 1864

Hat, Tote Bag, and Wrap Skirt by FWK Engineered Garments / Cashmere Sweater by Sofie D'Hoore / Shoes by Marni 

Flannel Tunic, Quilted Down Vest, and Wool Knit Trousers by FWK Engineered Garments / Shoes by Marni / Painting of North Dome in Yosemite by Thomas Hill, 1870

Hat, Wool Jumper, and Jacket by FWK Engineered Garments / Blouse by Minä Perhonen

Alaska Scene near Juneau   Thomas Hill, 1894

Hat, Double Vest, Flannel Tunic, and Wool Knit Trousers by FWK Engineered Garments / Shoes by Marni

NEW ARRIVALS: Engineered Garments

I believe we are mostly born with a certain taste. We like the things we like, and although we add and take away from each side of the 'like' and 'dislike' piles throughout our lives, there is a core sensibility that is always with us. Daiki Suzuki, designer (or engineer) of Engineered Garments, has always loved functional, oldschool outdoor gear. This love can be spotted everywhere, specifically in his frequent and faithful use of the noblest fiber: Wool. His men's and women's lines both point strongly to a northwest aesthetic without looking like a lumberjack cliché.

above: corduroy suit / below: elbow patch sweatshirt and reversible wool raincoat

While many things these days feel like they're groping around for heritage and authenticity, Suzuki makes masterful replicas with his own genius twist. Plus, wool is absolutely the state fiber, and works well in our kind of all-day, light autumn rains. --or maybe the state fiber is 'beard'?

above: bias plaid shirt / below: twill jacket and trousers, and wool jacket

And for Women: FWK

above: shawl collar sweater and wool vest  

below: two tone long vest, hats, and corduroy jacket

above: flannel hunting dress and cotton shirts