A Kind of Guise Jaca Coat in dark oak loden, photographed in the Neighbourhood studio

The Jaca Coat: Austrian loden, made in Italy

Some pieces stand out through their details. Others through the material and craftsmanship behind them. The Jaca Coat by A Kind of Guise is one of the latter. It brings together two worlds we particularly love: traditional European craftsmanship and Japanese-inspired design.

Austrian loden

The coat is handmade in Italy from 100% Austrian virgin wool loden. "It is a material that used to be worn a lot by farmers and shepherds in the Alps, because of its warmth and protection against the cold," Dianne explains in our reel. Loden has a dense structure, feels sturdy yet flexible, and has a soft handle with a subtle melange. The deep dark oak colour shows small variations in the wool that you only really notice up close.

Close-up of the dark oak Austrian loden of the A Kind of Guise Jaca Coat

A kimono-inspired shape

The Jaca is inspired by the Japanese kimono, which you see above all in the generous fit and the large shawl collar. Dropped shoulders and a wide, knee-length silhouette give it an almost sculptural shape. It closes with buttons and a belt, and has slanted welt pockets and adjustable sleeve tabs. Inside, a warm quilted lining with recycled wadding adds extra warmth.

"What I love most is the combination of traditional materials with a modern fit," says Dianne. "And because of the roomy cut, you can easily wear a thicker knit or something else underneath."

How to wear it

In the store, Dianne styled the coat on our mannequin with a cream knit from our own Atelier Neighbourhood collection, a printed silk scarf and a cap from Drake's. Wear it belted to bring out the silhouette, or open over relaxed tailoring and layered knitwear, such as a tweed jacket or a chunky knit.

The Jaca Coat worn open in the Neighbourhood studio

In our studio photos, Giel is 1.83 m and wears size M. The yellow room behind him is our tribute to Van Gogh; read how we built it in The yellow room.

Exclusively in Arnhem

The Jaca Coat is part of our in-store exclusive selection. Visit our store in Arnhem to try it on, or contact us to order it online by special request. Watch Dianne style the coat in the reel on Instagram.

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