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REVIEW
The striking jacket is at once
thick and light, durable and
soft, casual and refined. The
stretch cotton from Spain has
a truly unique feel, and you'll
no doubt get compliments
and comments on its texture
from strangers and friends
alike.
The versatile fabric makes The
Shop Jacket durable enough
for actual shop conditions,
though its closely tailored
look begs to be shown off.
Its front is adorned with three
different pairs of pockets,
two envelope pockets, two
flap pockets with snaps, and
two inward-facing zippered
pockets (a Mission Workshop
trademark?). Reader take
note, there are no standard
outward-facing hand pockets
here, which takes some
getting used to, but results in
a close-fitting, very clean look.
Most of the time, I wore The
Shop Jacket like you might
a denim jacket—except The
Shop Jacket looks and feels
much nicer. Paired with a
t-shirt or a button down (it
goes great with The Hayes),
it's a very versatile piece to
have in your closet. It's great
for taking the chill off a cool
summer night, keeping on in
the office, or biking to the bar.
The Mission Workshop's
skill and experience making
cycling bags is reflected in
the quality and craftsmanship
of the rest of their products.
This choice in textiles is
especially impressive, and
I expect both The Hayes
and The Shop Jacket to be
staples in my wardrobe for
years to come.
For more information, visit:
www.missionworkshop.com
