SO by Alexander van Slobbe Wool Coat

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SO by Alexander van Slobbe
Structured Wool Coat
Made in ITALY

Size S (Equivalent to L)
Shoulder width 48cm
Body width 57cm
Length 90cm
Sleeve length 65cm

A wool coat by SO by Alexander van Slobbe.
Referencing the structure of a classic coat, it features a design that minimizes interlining and exaggerated tailoring as much as possible, making the structure itself unnoticeable. Rather than emphasizing the perfection of the tailoring, the construction is achieved through subtraction, with the balance only established when worn.

The high-density fabric of Wool 80% / Polyamide 20% has an appearance similar to wool gabardine, while forming a unique texture with internal resilience. The material selection prioritizes stability as a surface, rather than softness or drape.

The silhouette is a mid-length coat that references the structure of a pea coat and a double-breasted Chester coat, while stripping away the symbolism of both. While maintaining a consistent volume from the shoulders to the body, excessive expansion in both length and width is avoided, and it is designed to be an oversized fit that is achieved through the control of volume.

The front has a 4-pocket configuration, including a warm pocket at chest level.
By keeping the placement functional, the dispersion of the line of sight is suppressed, and the surface composition is clarified. The double seam lines running on the sleeves, the switching around the collar, and the decorative stitching in various places are not for decoration, but exist as elements to visualize the structure.

The design is consistently neutral.
Excluding intentional emphasis and style assertions, it is a piece that is established only by the relationship of form, lines, and mass.
It is an outerwear piece based on architectural thinking, independent of trends and emotions.