Hermes Grey Wool Jersey Riding Jacket by Jean Paul Gautier

The best riding jacket Hermes of Paris has produced in the last 25 years. Look at the detail stitching on the back of the collar. The lapel and length of this jacket is genius. Amazing with slim fit jeans. Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and ready-to-wear designer and was Creative Director of Hermes of Paris from 2003-2010. This is Gaultier in his finest form of mastery. It’s no wonder he worked for Jean Patou and created the costumes for the movie The Fifth Element. I first saw this jacket in black velvet when it debuted at the Hermes Boutique and because Hermes separates their collections I hadn’t yet seen this composition so I bought this and a black wool one. This charcoal grey wool jersey version has exceptional detail, movement and structure. The deep brown leather is flawlessly placed and stitched at the collar. The interior is black H print Bemberg lining.Intergalactic Justice. Aliens would say, finally. French size 38. This particular fabrication runs a little larger and will fit up to a generous US 4.