Hopsack Blazer

Remember the three-legged races at your elementary school's field day? Those hopsacks were constructed of jute and spun into threads so coarse they could sand rough-cut pine, not to mention tear up your legs. Indeed, there would be blood.

Somewhere along the way, the Italian's discovered that an ultra-fine tropical merino wool in a hopsack weave works better than jute.

Suddenly, navy blazers had more than just the polished elegance you'd expect to see at Hyannis or Saville Row they had the added depth and texture of ruggedness.

You'll find this jacket intellectualizes your masculinity. Smartens up your jeans, chinos, and Madras shirts. More than suitable for work, weddings, and casual excursions that border on the disreputable. Wrinkle free for any type of packing and travel.

Hopsack Navy Blazer, expertly cut and sewn using 260-gram ultra-fine tropical merino wool (with 1% elastane) from the exceptional Tollegno mill in Italy. Specifications: refined and textured hopsack weave, painstakingly (not an overstatement) developed for comfort and flattery, three patch pockets with pick stitching throughout, soft shoulder and half-canvas for an unstructured fit, faux horn buttons, contrasting oxford fabric at the interior welts and undercollar, Bemberg poplin sleeve lining, partial body lining. Imported.

*Model is 6' 1" and is wearing a size 40 blazer.