Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Double Breasted "Cool-Effect" Wool Mila Jacket
52 IT / 42 US / Large
Curator's Description
Curator's DescriptionDiscover the Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Double Breasted Cool Effect Wool Mila Jacket, a refined balance of sartorial presence and technical innovation. Cut in a deep navy tone, the jacket is tailored with commanding peak lapels and a classic double breasted front, accented by distinctive metal buttons that lend a subtle, contemporary edge. The Mila fit ensures a clean, modern silhouette, neat through the shoulders with gentle shaping at the waist, delivering sharpness without rigidity.
What sets this piece apart is Zegna’s Cool Effect wool, a fabric engineered to reflect a significant portion of the sun’s rays rather than absorb them. By treating and selecting fibres in a way that reduces heat absorption, the cloth is designed to help maintain a lower surface temperature compared to conventional dark wool fabrics exposed to direct sunlight. The result is a jacket that feels noticeably cooler in warm conditions, without compromising the natural breathability, drape and elegance of pure wool. In a double breasted configuration that might traditionally feel substantial, this technical refinement makes the garment remarkably wearable across seasons, combining Milanese tailoring discipline with forward thinking textile development. Discover the elaborated sartorial details below.
Materials
MaterialsComposition: 100% Wool
Color: Navy
Pattern: Micro Pattern
Measurements
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Shipping
• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world
• 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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Sartorial Details
Full Canvas Construction
A sartorial jacket - or coat - needs an interlining that will help give it shape and mold it. Canvas gives the item a tailored and crafted look. In short, it breathes life into it. Purely technical, canvas is made from either horsehair, wool, mohair or camel hair. It could also be a mix of them all, with varying thickness and weight. The canvas is stitched to the jacket, often by hand, thus making the canvas pieces 'floating' in the middle of the inner and outer cloth. This gives the jacket added flexibility. The canvas runs from the upper parts, all the way down to the end of the jacket. After you wear your canvassed suit for a while, it will begin to take your shape and look incredibly natural.
Roped Shoulders
A roped shoulder - or sleeve - head describes the bumped shape or ridge of the sleeve’s attachment to the shoulder. The higher it is, the more imposing the shoulder line appears. This can often be found in iconic British tailoring.
Handmade Buttonhole
Handmade buttonholes are made using a chain of knotted loops called purl stitches that make them strong and visually distinctive. It takes about five seconds to sew a regular buttonhole with a machine – a single handmade buttonhole takes about 10 minutes to sew.
Double Breasted Closure
Contrary to popular belief, the double-breasted jacket originated as casual wear in the early 19th century, also known as the reefer jacket. It was considered very casual and was worn by people at sporting and national events.
Chest pocket - Rounded welt pocket
Also known as ‘barchetta’ Italian for ‘little boat’, it is so named because this pocket floats on the chest gently angled upward, just like the bow of a sailboat. These pockets echo the lively roll of a lapel that carries the spring of canvas and natural wool, unlike machine-made chest pockets that have a more stamped-out, rectangular shape and less life.
Darts
The tailors adds two darts - think of them as pinched seams - to ensure the jacket’s body achieves a slim silhouette. The process, called mezzo punto riprese, is done entirely by hand.
Metal Buttons
Metal buttons, often silver-colored, add a classic, distinguished touch to blazers, commonly seen on navy or double-breasted styles. These buttons, typically made from brass or stainless steel, enhance the formality of the jacket while providing durability and a polished finish that complements a sartorial look.
Flap Pockets
This was originally supposed to keep debris from getting into jacket pockets when worn in the country. Flap pockets occupy a sort of middle ground in terms of formality: they are the main choice for business suits, but they can also appear on sport coats as a testament to their casual origins.
size
52 IT / 42 US / Large
