apartir, an order and select shop in Nayabashi, Nagoya, offers custom-made women's clothing that reinterprets classic styles for the modern era.
Today, we introduce the Women's Order "Jacotte", commissioned by a client with exceptional aesthetic sensibilities.
The long hemline and clean top line create a dignified British elegance.
To deeply understand its beauty, let's first explore the history of "British riding attire" and the "Jacotte."
■ The "Essential Elegance" of British Riding Attire
In Britain, equestrian culture developed within aristocratic society as a "gesture of dignity."
Riding attire served not only practical purposes but also as clothing designed to:
create a beautiful posture, sculpt the body's lines, and make riding movements appear graceful.
● "Dignified Straight Lines"
A well-defined waistline tapers into a straight line at the hem.
This "control of straight and curved lines", which is also evident in the Jacotte,
can be called the origin of modern British tailoring.
● Collar Switching = Practicality and Formality
British riding attire often featured a velvet collar (switching collar) made of a different fabric
to protect against dust, rain, and wind.
The collar of this Jacotte evokes precisely this traditional detail.
■ What is a Jacotte?
The Jacotte is a "lightweight outerwear" that developed in France and England during the 19th century.
With the advancement of women in society, it became popular as an outer garment that
combined functional beauty, mobility, and sophistication.
● Lighter than a jacket, more structured than a coat
- Lightweight
- Slightly longer hem
- Naturally corrects body lines
- Clean top and emphasized vertical silhouette
Due to these characteristics, it is now being re-evaluated as a "modern elegant outerwear."
■ The Appeal of apartir's Women's Order "Jacotte"
● 1. Long hemline × Clean top line
Designed to emphasize vertical lines and create a dignified appearance.
Its appeal lies in the balance that beautifully envelops the body without being overly assertive.
● 2. "Switched Collar" reminiscent of British riding attire
A switched collar reminiscent of a classic velvet collar.
Quiet British mood and elegance coexist.
● 3. Modest Waist Shape
Constructed with natural lines without excessive cinching.
The result is a light and elegant form that suits the modern woman's lifestyle.
● 4. Gunclub Check × Paisley Lining
The combination chosen by our client this time is truly a "choice for enjoying authenticity."
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Gunclub Check
A symbol of British sportswear, expressing intellect, tradition, and elegance -
Paisley Lining
A dignified pattern that is also a symbol of British aristocratic culture
This combination eloquently speaks to the client's refined aesthetic sense.
■ The "True Pleasure of Ordering" felt as a Tailor
Women's custom orders are a special garment that reflects not only the body shape,
but also the individual's atmosphere, values, and even their outlook on life.
This Jacotte is a creation that perfectly embodies the client's attitude of "enjoying authenticity."
It was a beautiful order for which, as a tailor, I have deep respect.
At apartir, we value the perspective of
"clothing created together, not just purchased clothing"
and accept orders.
■ Women's Custom Orders Realized at apartir
- British tailoring expertise
- Pattern making with body shape correction in mind
- Selection of high-quality materials
- Collaborative design process
- Tailoring process while sharing a vision
Women's custom orders are the area apartir excels in most.
■ Summary: The Jacotte is a choice to "embrace British aesthetics"
The Jacotte, reimagined for modern women with an understanding of classic styles, is not just outerwear;
it is clothing that beautifully enhances posture, demeanor, and even one's way of life.
Its elegant silhouette, rooted in British riding attire,
and the sophisticated world created by the gunclub check and paisley lining,
result in a one-of-a-kind garment realized only through bespoke tailoring.
apartir will continue to pursue "women's bespoke orders for those who love authenticity."
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