Women's denim jacket Lovis Herringbone

Organic cotton

Rigid herringbone twill

Matching thread on seams

Black Corozo buttons

Regular fit

This regular-fit work jacket features a simplistic design, with an inside chest pocket and two front pockets. The pockets are securely fastened with simple stitches that form small triangles at the pocket openings, enhancing functionality and aesthetics. The main seams are double-needle felled, resulting in a clean, workwear-oriented construction. From silhouette to fabrication, the Lovis jacket reflects our love of simplistic work jackets, condensed into one simple, beautiful jacket.

This Lovis jacket is made from an exquisite herringbone twill fabric. Its tight weave gives it a slightly crisp texture, a dry feel and a smooth appearance. The fabric's pattern pays homage to vintage herringbone twills and, to ensure its longevity and ageability, we piece-dyed it in a perfect shade of French blue. The jacket was gently washed, subtly accentuating the fabric's characteristics and the garment's construction.

Curious to know more about herringbone twill? We're delighted you asked! Herringbone twill is a variant of regular twill. Whereas regular twill, as seen in denim, has a distinct diagonal pattern, herringbone twill has broken diagonal lines, creating a noticeable zigzag pattern (more prominent than in broken twill). The zigzag pattern, which resembles the bony structure of a herring, is compact but distinctive. Herringbone twill is frequently found in vintage work jackets, especially those fromorigine French and German, often in blue or gray hues. It is also well known for its use in vintage military fatigues, commonly referred to by the acronym HBT. The choice of herringbone twill in workwear and military garments can, as far as we know, be attributed to two main reasons. Firstly, changing the direction of the twill improves tear resistance. Secondly, at a time when sanforization and bias processes had not yet been developed, herringbone twill showed a reduced tendency to bias compared with plain twill. This aspect, similar to the objective behind the development of broken twill, contributed to its popularity. These are the ins and outs of herringbone twill.