SUEDE COLLAR PADDED JACKET

ssstein and 1LDK have a new exclusive jacket, built on a model that already sells out on arrival. The SUEDE COLLAR PADDED JACKET goes on sale on Saturday 7 November.

ssstein was founded in 2016 by designer Kiichiro Asakawa in Tokyo. It is a genderless label that works on contrasts of calm and strength, and it has built its reputation through a limited network of stockists rather than loud launches. 1LDK is among them: the Tokyo select shop, with its apartments. store in Kamimeguro, stocks the brand and has now commissioned this exclusive version.

The starting point is the SULFUR DYED OXFORD VINTAGE JACKET, which 1LDK lists at 90,200 yen and which sells through almost immediately. This version keeps that cut but changes the fabric and adds insulation. The outer is a polyester, nylon and cotton blend from OLMETEX, washed to give a slightly crinkled surface, a soft sheen and little weight.

The main change is at the neck. The collar is goat suede, a dense, durable material that sits close to the body fabric in tone and adds a subtle contrast rather than a loud one. The lining uses the same fabric as the outer, with a thin layer of padding between. The aim is to keep the volume down while adding warmth, enough for midwinter according to the source.

The jacket comes in three sizes, XS, S and M, and is designed to be worn by men and women alike. It costs 129,800 yen including tax and will be sold at 1LDK apartments. in Kamimeguro and on the 1LDK online store.