Strangely enough, there are "perfected forms" in clothing.

The trench coat, the blazer, the denim jacket.

And the work jacket.

The reason they have been loved for over 100 years without changing their shape much is that their design was born from function, not trends.

However, if you incorporate vintage pieces directly into a modern wardrobe, they can sometimes feel too rugged or have a fit that doesn't quite suit current sensibilities.

That is why SCYE BASICS did not simply replicate the work jacket, but reconstructed it through the filter of British tailoring.

The beauty of fine tailoring and the functional beauty of workwear.

We would like to introduce a piece where these two coexist.

What is a work jacket?

The beautiful design born from "workwear."

Late 19th century.

As industry developed during the Industrial Revolution in Europe, many workers needed durable work clothes.

In France, it is the Veste de Travail.

In America, it is the Chore Jacket.

In the UK, it is the Engineer's Jacket.

Even if the names are different,

chest pockets,

large patch pockets,

three buttons,

and durable cotton

are common features.

Everything was born from

"the purpose of working."

1. 1900s–1930s British Engineer's Jacket

In the UK, even workwear is heavily influenced by tailoring culture. The rounded, forward-set sleeves, slightly higher gorge line, and three-dimensional cutting that follows the body are design philosophies that carry over to contemporary SCYE BASICS.

2. French Tailored Work Jacket

In France, there were models of work jackets worn by factory workers and craftsmen that featured blazer-like notched lapels and three-button closures. The appearance of being functional clothing while also possessing dignity has greatly influenced modern work jackets.

British engineer's jackets and French tailored work jackets are historical garments that possess beautiful silhouettes while being workwear influenced by tailoring culture. One can feel the background that is also connected to the design sources of SCYE BASICS.

In the UK,

"tailored work jackets"

existed.

While the French moleskin jacket developed as rugged workwear,

British workwear is a little different.

In the UK at the time, tailoring culture was mature, centered around Savile Row,

and that philosophy naturally permeated daily wear and workwear.

Engineer's jacket.

Railwayman's jacket.

Hunting jacket.

Norfolk jacket.

These share in common:

Three-dimensional patterns that follow the body.

Beautifully rolling lapels.

Sleeves designed to lean forward.

Slightly longer length.

They possess structural silhouettes reminiscent of tailored jackets.

In other words,

while they were working clothes, they were also tailored clothes.

This is exactly the philosophy that SCYE BASICS aimed for.

Neither a blazer nor a coverall.

When you first see this jacket from SCYE BASICS,

you wonder, is it a blazer?

Is it a coverall?

You'll be a little confused.

And with good reason.

The design base is a classic work jacket.

But the pattern is purely SCYE.

In other words,

it is designed with the mindset of a tailored jacket.

The three-dimensional tailoring that only SCYE possesses.

The biggest charm of this brand is

the anatomical pattern.

It is a three-dimensional design that has exhaustively studied the human body.

Forward-leaning sleeves.

While arms may seem to hang straight down,

they actually point slightly forward.

That is why SCYE

attaches the sleeves pointing forward from the start.

This makes

holding a steering wheel,

holding a coffee,

or looking at a smartphone,

everyday movements, surprisingly natural.

Even though it is workwear,

it has the comfort of a suit.

That is SCYE.

The luxury of San Joaquin Cotton.

The material is

cotton from the San Joaquin Valley in

California, USA.

Known as one of the world's leading cotton-producing regions,

it has long fiber lengths

and boasts extremely uniform quality.

SCYE uses this raw material

to create its own original chino cloth.

A right-hand twill weave derived from military wear.

The romance of feeling the roots of chinos.

While woven at a high density,

it is supple.

It is dry, yet soft.

The moment you touch it,

you will understand it's not a normal chino.

Vintage, even though it's new.

This season,

for the first time in the series,

bio-wash processing.

Even though it is new,

it has a softness like it's been worn for years.

Especially the black.

It is not jet black.

It is a slightly faded,

charcoal black.

It can even look gray when the light hits it.

This exquisite faded look

carries a vintage atmosphere.

However,

this is not the finished state.

As you wear it more,

it will develop into an even deeper black.

Even the puckering is designed.

SCYE's clothing,

the sewing is also beautiful.

Chain stitching.

Tack stitching.

Piping.

The sewing method changes for each area.

When you wash it repeatedly,

only the seams shrink slightly,

and beautiful irregularities,

puckering, appear.

This is an aging process that any vintage enthusiast would be drawn to.

SCYE is,

It even designs for that future.

The playfulness of change buttons.

On the front,

removable change buttons.

In the late 19th century,

this was a detail used in workwear for railroad and factory workers.

Replace them if they break.

Make it easier to wash.

They were born from such rationality.

Today, it is a completely

vintage detail.

A playful touch noticed only by those in the know.

It doesn't end with just a setup.

Of course,

a setup with trousers in the same material is beautiful.

However,

this jacket is much more versatile.

Pair it with denim.

501s.

Selvedge denim.

Black denim.

Precisely because it's a classic,

SCYE's beautiful silhouette stands out.

Pair it with slacks.

Charcoal gray.

Tropical wool.

Summer wool.

Even though it's a work jacket,

it takes on the dignity of a blazer.

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Pair it with chinos.

Beige.

Khaki.

Olive.

It even works as a jacket-and-pants style.

Tying it up is also fun.

It truly becomes

a work blazer

—a new choice for your wardrobe.

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"Workwear" becomes "wear for the long haul."

Work jackets were originally clothes made to be used hard every day. However, SCYE BASICS has respected that background while elevating it into a piece suitable for modern life.

The comfortable fit created by three-dimensional patterns. The high-quality texture of San Joaquin cotton. The bio-wash finish that conforms to your body from the first wear. And the fading of the black chino that gains character the more you wear it, along with the beautifully developing puckering.

These are all elements meant to be completed through daily wear.

You find yourself reaching for it without a second thought every morning. It naturally blends with denim, slacks, and chinos alike, and can even be worn as a set-up. That versatility may well be the true charm of this jacket.

At apartir in Nayabashi, Nagoya, you can try it on and experience the three-dimensional cutting and material quality unique to SCYE for yourself. You can also see the details on our online store, so please consider it as a piece to add to your wardrobe.