Corduroy Zen Jacket Mordant Black

A relaxed fitting, button-front jacket cut from a remarkably soft, seven-whale corduroy, developed exclusively for Cottle, that bears a surprising density. Features a classic collar, a welted left breast pocket, welted waist pockets, surgeon's cuffs, and a rear vent. Advanced kimono style sleeve construction eliminates the front shoulder seam, allowing the silhouette to fall with a seamless elegant appearance. Constructed with a full lining including two inner breast pockets and painstakingly stitched piped detailing at the facings; completed with translucent horn buttons.

Cottle's custom corduroy is an exercise in balancing two opposing desires: density and softness. The result, woven from only the finest "ultimate" pima cotton, is an all-season corduroy that is neither exhaustively heavy nor delicately light. The Mordant Black colour is achieved by dyeing using only the wood liquor that Cottle employs as their primary mordant in dye processes. The resulting colour is a deep muted brown that grows richer with age. Natural dyes are living dyes that change and evolve with wear, washing, and exposure to sunlight.