Wingman Blouson

An original cut characterizes this first-ever short-cutting jacket of the house with juxtapositions of spaciousness and form-fitting illusions through edgy pattern-cutting, forming a comprehensively sculpted form with hints of softness within.

Introducing the Wingman Blouson, a new addition to The Anthology's outerwear collection that previously had no pre-existence besides our tailoring Polo Coat. Innovation based on classic inspiration, this design has taken partial inspiration from an A-2 or G-1 jacket from mankind’s painful history during wartimes. Military clothing lends only its form to our recreation through modern interpretation and sartorialism, eschewing martial elements that are irrelevant. The design follows a flight jacket’s rather short profile, giving a casual feel, suitable for sport jacket optional days. Cut straight on the body with a naturally cinched elasticated waistband and sleeve opening, the sprucely gathered puckers give contrasted shaping yet maintain a clean, but not stoic look. The blouson is finished with a silver two-way zipper. When zipped up, the body forms a subtle balloon effect like a classic bomber, giving volume to express a masculine silhouette and slightly oversized sensation not through an ill fit but considered pattern cutting, and also ample space to allow layering. Releasing the lower zipper would create a different look. It complements our usual mid-high-rise trousers for that sleek sartorial, tailored look. It can be highly delectable, giving a unique style of high-low.

Manish wears the Wingman Blouson in Terra Cotta, with navy rollneck and Lovat Moleskin Civilman Trousers.

Akin to a flight jacket, our Wingman Blouson is suitable to be worn under frigid weather. Innovation meets tradition, we sourced the famous historic Casentino cloth that was first invented in Florence, Italy approximately during the 14th century. The hardwearing Tuscan cloth was originally commissioned by the Medici family and pioneered by the guild of wool makers to protect friars and the friary. Later on, the renowned hardwearing Casentino wool was widely used on highbrow Italian dressers' overcoats with fox fur collars. Casentino's charming qualities are enriched by the umpteen bobbly, wadded textures. Mimicking a fleece jacket in the modern context, these are a lot more refined and solid in texture, packed with weighty structure and excellent thermal insulation. Suitable to be beaten up outdoors — a truly stylish yet functional garment that can withstand undesirable weather conditions without needing to handle it delicately.

The four-pocket arrangement is the other main essence of the Wingman Blouson. Diagonally and reversely panelled forming a strong X-shaped profile, the sartorial-minded design is heightened by a touch of edginess, looking exceptionally spiffy even as a casual outdoor blouson. Slanted 'warmer' pockets around the upper waist are shielded by an additional layer, with zippers guarding both sides of the chest. All pockets are designed with better security, all thoughtfully angled and concealed to avoid one's personal belongings from falling out.

Manish here wears the Wingman Blouson with Vanilla Chambray Workman Shirt, braided belt and one-wash denim, a fairly easy, off-duty look.

Photography by Jamie Ferguson, who is also the collaborator on our Harris Tweed jacket. Special thanks to our dear Anthologist, customer and friend Manish for modelling.

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