Tom Ford Dark Blue Pure Silk Basket-Weave Windowpane Jacket

Discover the Tom Ford Dark Blue Pure Silk Basket-Weave Windowpane Jacket. Raw silk basket-weave is among the more distinctive cloths a jacket can be made from: the open, interlaced construction leaves the weave visibly present on the surface, the threads crossing in the manner of a loosely woven grid that gives the fabric a dry, slightly textured hand entirely unlike the smooth face of a conventional silk suiting. It breathes freely, drapes with the natural weight of the fibre, and carries a quiet character that machine-made cloth at any price cannot replicate, each piece reading slightly differently depending on how the raw silk has taken the dye and how the weave has settled. The windowpane runs across this surface in the Tom Ford manner: present and deliberate, the dark blue ground and the check working together with the kind of confidence that requires the cloth to be exceptional before the pattern is introduced. The Shelton is Tom Ford's slim fit, built with roped shoulders and a defined chest that carry the silk's drape with the structure it requires to hold its line. Peak lapels, a 2-button closure, flap pockets at the hips and a ticket pocket above are all accounted for, the jacket half-lined to allow the cloth to move freely. A long Milanese buttonhole is hand-worked through the left lapel, the fine silk stitching close and precise in the manner specific to that tradition. The sleeves are unfinished, the buttons and silk finishing thread tucked inside the breast pocket, the final length left to be set once the jacket finds its owner.

Tom Ford understands silk at the level of a house that has worked with the fibre across every format from evening shirts to tailored jackets. A basket-weave windowpane in raw silk on the Shelton last is the version of that understanding applied to daylight hours, and it is difficult to argue with the result.

Composition: 100% Silk

Color: Dark Blue

Pattern: Windowpane

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Base Shelton / Fit Shelton: The Shelton was introduced in 2016 and is based on the Windsor with a modern cut. The jackets have the same wide lapels and the fit is slightly slimmer. The difference is in the shoulder: the Shelton has a more natural shoulder with less padding compared to the Windsor. The Shelton started as single vented but is since 2000 available as dual vented.

Shoulder to Shoulder: 48 cm / 18,9 Inch

Chest: 53 cm / 20,9 Inch

Waist: 51,5 cm / 20,3 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 77,5 cm / 30,5 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 49 cm / 19,3 Inch

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Celebrated fashion designer Tom Ford is best known for turning Gucci into a brand worth billions of dollars, before leaving the business to launch his own highly successful brand. After leaving Gucci, Ford launched a line of menswear, beauty, eyewear, and accessories in 2006, named after himself. Known for his eponymous label, Tom Ford is admired for his exceptional tailoring and design aesthetic. The sartorial artistry learned in Milan is reflected in each of Ford’s suits. Every collection of the designer consists of modern designs that represent the typical style of Tom Ford: feminine, sexy and glamorous.

Shipping

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• 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.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

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

New with Tag. The sleeves are unfinished, with the buttonholes and buttons still to be set by a tailor. The original buttons are included inside the pocket, allowing the sleeve length to be adjusted before finishing.

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.