Cifonelli Dark Blue Fine-Wool Double Breasted Checkered Jacket

Discover the Cifonelli Dark Blue Fine-Wool Double-Breasted Checkered Jacket, a study in the kind of complexity that reveals itself gradually and entirely on its own terms. The cloth operates on three levels simultaneously: a deep, formal dark blue ground that reads with the authority of a navy at any distance, a double-linen windowpane that introduces a clean geometric structure to the weave, and then, only upon close inspection, a deep dark red overcheck windowpane that surfaces quietly beneath the surface like a watermark. It is the sort of cloth that changes the nature of a conversation about it, one thing from across the room and something altogether more considered the moment someone leans in. The six-button double-breasted configuration gives the jacket a strong, deliberate front, and the peak lapels carry the width and precision that this silhouette demands, fully lined and finished with horn buttons that ground the dark blue without competing with it.

Cifonelli occupies a position in the tailoring world that is entirely its own, a house with Roman roots and a Parisian address that has developed a visual language precise enough to be immediately recognisable. The shoulder is the signature: high, clean and faintly roped, sculpted with a exactitude that the ateliers on Rue Marbeuf have refined across generations. Lorenzo and Massimo Cifonelli have carried that tradition forward while bringing their own eye to cloth and construction, and this jacket reflects their particular gift for finding fabrics that reward the devotion of the genuinely curious. A dark red overcheck that only emerges at close range is not a detail that sells from a distance; it is a detail made entirely for the wearer and for those few who will ever be close enough to see it.

Composition: 100% Wool

Color: Dark Blue

Pattern: Check

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Fit: Classic

Shoulder to Shoulder: 50,5 cm / 19,9 Inch

Chest: 59 cm / 23,2 Inch

Waist: 55,5 cm / 21,9 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 78,5 cm / 30,9 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 45,5 cm / 17,9 Inch

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Founded in Paris in 1880, Cifonelli is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive tailoring houses in the world, blending sharp architectural structure with exceptional hand craftsmanship. Originally rooted in Italian tailoring traditions before establishing itself in France, the house became renowned for its signature silhouette featuring clean drape, expressive chest shaping, and the iconic slightly roped “cigarette” shoulder. Each garment reflects hundreds of hours of artisanal work, combining precise pattern cutting with extensive hand-finishing techniques that give Cifonelli its unmistakable balance between elegance, comfort, and sculptural refinement.

Shipping

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• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

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To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

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General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.