Brown Donegal Tweed CPO Jacket

This cut was inspired by the woolen shirt jackets worn by the US Army during the Korean War — military garments, however, tend to put form before function. For us, the balance between the two is what matters, so for our casual Working Class line, we took this style back to the drawing board and recreated it with a completely different level of quality, using completely different fabrics.

We often turn to Donegal tweed in our collections, exploring it in all sorts of variations and interpretations — and it makes an appearance here as well, in a 400g heavier jacketing, which provides plenty of warmth even in a jacket without a full lining. The surface is covered with numerous small, multicolored flecks that add depth to the brown base and open up plenty of interesting color combinations, including ones that go beyond the typically muted fall palette.

With the details kept simple, the fabric takes center stage, while everything else simply serves the wearer — the button-front closure allows you to fasten it all the way up to the neck, two spacious pockets can hold, for example, a pair of gloves, the collar can be turned up for extra protection from the cold, and the relaxed fit leaves enough room for a heavier sweater underneath. Paired with flannel trousers and a Shetland sweater, it makes for a comfortable, warm everyday outfit — while worn with the “Balloon” trousers made from the same fabric, it lets you play with the idea of an informal “suit”… even with a tie!