The first signs of spring are here, which means your wardrobe needs to transition away from the warm winter wools, big silhouettes and chunky knits to a more versatile aesthetic consisting of light- and mid-weight fabrics that can be easily layered according to the weather. One non-negotiable piece of menswear spring kit is the trucker jacket, that rugged slice of Americana that comes in the shape of a blouson.
Inspired by the traditional silhouette of the trucker, Oli created the perennial Buffalo jacket in four different iterations for the season, using a combination of recycled cotton and linen fabrics. Unlined, and constructed with a regular fit, the jacket features two welted waist pockets, one patch chest pocket, front yoke detail, single-button cuffs and twin-needle topstitch detailing.
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Buffalo Jacket Mullins Denim Indigo Rinse |
Why we love it
The Buffalo jacket is one of those styles that goes with just about anything you have in your wardrobe. Layer it over a fine knit on cooler spring days, or a polo shirt when the sun decides to shine. It's unstructured too, which enables it to function like an overshirt, albeit with a boxier shape. Hence you can throw it over an OCBD for a preppy look, or a simple white tee for a timeless take on casual style. The four different tones we've used - indigo-washed denim; lightly rinsed indigo denim; orange linen; and olive green linen - are all great tones that are easy to integrate with a multitude of other hues in your wardrobe.
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Buffalo Jacket Padworth Green |
A casual two-piece
Whereas the traditional trucker has always been a standalone jacket, our Buffalo jacket can also be worn as a contemporary "suit" with matching trousers, which completely changes the jacket's dynamic from rugged workwear icon to something altogether more elevated. Combined with a patterned tee or polo it’s an effortless play on smart-casual when paired with some suede loafers, chukkas or boat shoes.
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Buffalo Jacket Padworth Orange |
Keep on trucking
What's more, the Buffalo jacket is more than merely a spring blouson - it'll have your back right through the summer too thanks to its lightweight construction. Styling it up with a soft linen shirt and tapered chinos is a smarter way to wear it, especially for evening occasions this summer. Come early autumn you'll be able to slide your knits underneath it with heavier denim jeans or wool trousers, making the Buffalo jacket a truly multi-seasonal piece.
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Buffalo Jacket Mullins Denim Indigo Light |
