We feel lucky to finally work with the iconic Portland jacket maker Settlemier's. Established in 1990 in NE Portland, this small company makes some of the finest and most sought after jackets in the country. From classic high school varsity jackets to NIKE collabs, they completely rethink what a varsity jacket is and can be.
With our custom jacket, we wanted to modernize the look while still keeping the design classic. We lengthened the arms slightly for more gathering and kept the rest of the silhouette the same. For the interior, we added a beautiful concrete gray satin and smooth nylon backpack straps (a first for Settlemier's) to allow the user to take off the jacket and easily carry it. This detail, often seen in brands like Maharishi and Boris Bidjan Saberi, makes for a very practical application for everyday use.
Another detail we are proud of is the coat loop, and this was another first for Settlemier's... Made in NYC by Title of Work, the solid sterling chain loop has 13 loops for our 13 years in business.
Thank you to the Settlemier's team for making this come to life.
-JM