Concord Jacket - Red Rain Charcoal "Redpath" Flannel

MotivMFG is headed by Samuel Wei, founder of Radiance Blue and the pioneer of the heritage market in China; and Daniel Gu, a third-generation tailor and designer. Together, they combine old-world tailoring (from various antique European manuals) with workwear production techniques. Constant research into garment production techniques from around the world inform their designs, with the goal of recreating, as opposed to just reproducing. The Concord Jacket is Motiv's latest attempt (for Autumn/Winter '24) at a double-breasted suit jacket inspired by mid century tailoring, with an elongated bodice and structured paneling. The two button placket is sewn on the diagonal, adding to the more athletic shape of the jacket itself, with sharp peak lapels and a very defined waist. In addition to the usual combination of wool and horsehair padding throughout the jacket (this is what gives suit jackets their shape), the Concord features custom shoulder pads with an aggressive taper for a more defin