Prescription
Puffer Bomber jacket with boubou sleeves, cropped and oversized fit, laced front details, two welt pockets and a rib-knit collar. The jacket's silhouette is reminiscent of traditional West African tunics, which makes the garment fall naturally over the body. -Made as a single piece in our studio, with the best care and attention to detail possible.
Features
- Custom patches
- Zipper and laced front closure
- Welt pockets
- Filling
- Sleeve zipper pocket
- Rib-knit collar
Dye & Fabric Manipulation
For the jacket, we used a mixture of onion & avocado to give the fabric its base colour. We then hand-painted the cloth and brushed it to give that fuzzy finish.
Fabrics used
- Shell: 100% Cotton bogolan from Mali (dyed in studio)
- Details: Cowhide leather
- Cuffs & Bottom hem: 100% Polyester rib-knit
- Filling: 100% Polyester
- Lining: 100% Polyester
Labour (in hours)
- Patternmaking & prototyping: 20
- Dyeing + brushing: 12
- Fabric cutting and preparation: 6
- Sewing: 44
Sizing (in inches)
- Chest Width: 14
- Back Width: 16
- Waist: 22
- Sleeve length: 29.5
- Sleeve opening: 5-7
- Jacket lenght: 24.5
*Model is 6 feet 1, garment fits like a size medium/large
Manufactured in
Montreal, Canada
Care & Maintenance
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favourites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.