While checking out YMCs new quarters just off the Old Truman Brewery recently I couldn't help but snap up this absolute gem that they created for Japanese collective the 'Journal Standard'. My Japanese isn't really up to much but some of the kit they have on their site is just too cool for school and this all selvedge chambray hooded summer number fits right into that category. I managed to snap this up just from being in the right place at the right time. These aren't mass produced and the small amount of stock they turned out is split with Japan, with The Journal Standard receiving the lions portion.
There are some fine details to behold with this, I particularly like the cut - slim and straight with a definite Ivy League edge to it. The selvedge chambray oozes summer time class and the roll away hood pretty much rounds this off as being one of the best purchases of the summer bar none. I've been wearing it as a layer, as it looks rather dashing under the gold poplin Woolrich Woolen Mills Trail parka. Give it a few months and this will be getting worn to death... I haven't seen anything to rival it for hood less lightweight summer jackets as of yet.
Saul
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