An M.J. Bale icon in the making, the single-breasted Fresco Jacket has been created from a premium stretch-cotton blend that has been woven in Italy into a natty twill. Cut to our Regular Fit, it features a deconstructed shoulder, notch lapel, patch pockets and is half lined.
Woven by Tessuti di Sondrio in the Italian alps from stretch-cotton, the Fresco jacket is the one garment you need this season to quite literally bounce around town. For a pared-back, US West Coast-style aesthetic, pair it with the Fresco Trouser, a tee and sneakers
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Diego Sock
Fresco Trouser
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Lucco Tie
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Provenance
Weaving
M.J. Bale's partner textile mill, Tessuti di Sondrio, has woven this garment's impeccable organic cotton cloth.
Tessuti di Sondrio have been weaving in the town of Sondrio, a UNESCO heritage site nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, since 1895.
The company weaves some of the world's most premium cloth according to the strictest environmental, social and economic governance standards in Italy. They are certified ISO 14001 and SA 8000.
Performance
Construction
While the term might sound like a misnomer, M.J. Bale's 'decon' technique, used in the construction of some of our jackets, is actually what it says it is: a method of tailoring to construct a garment in the most unstructured, soft and lightweight way possible.
It is a sartorial technique commonly associated with Neapolitan tailoring. It means the jackets are crafted with minimal padding and internal construction, allowing the fabric to drape naturally over the body. This creates a softer, more fluid silhouette that follows the contours of the wearer without excessive stiffness or structure.
With Australia's spring-summer climate mostly mirroring that of Mediterranean summers, the decon technique also helps Australian men stay cool and unflustered while being sartorially stylish.