Jacket Required was held in the UK, January 23 to 24, 2019. The former menswear-focused fair started incorporating women’s wear a few seasons ago, and though its identity is still decidedly masculine in feel, many brands opted to showcase ranges for both genders.
Day one was busy but day two started on a quieter note, though footfall increased in the afternoon. Proceedings kicked off with a panel talk on slow fashion. Footwear purveyor Cat is at the top of the chunky-sole-trend-ladder and displayed a variety of sneakers.
French heritage brand Le Mont St Michel introduces its men’s and women’s ranges to several new buyers from the UK and beyond. Its unisex workwear jacket is an archival carry-over style made in cotton canvas. One new shade is brought out once a year. Bottle green is the shade of 2019.
Raeburn’s range featured all manner of remade and recycled elements. A particular highlight: the puffa jacket filled with waste material from the Raeburn Lab, and enrobed with surplus parachute material.
Sustainable UK-based label Absolutely Bear focused on a collection of ethically made, high-quality wardrobe essentials for men and women. New designs are added occasionally. A bear-adorned tee was screen-printed in London onto organic cotton jersey.
