Item #6668

Norrgårde Jacket - Heavy Italian Twill Black

From Standard & Strange

GRÅBRODERN is a Swedish brand named with a Swedish word. Our best attempt at pronouncing it sounds something like "Groh-brud-urn," which isn't quite correct, but could probably be worse. The word translates to mean "gray brother," or "friar dressed in gray," but also refers to a neighborhood in the medieval town of Visby, on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. This is where the brand takes its inspiration, blending contemporary Japanese takes on Americana with traditional Baltic workwear. The Norrgårde Jacket is a very unique and old-school workwear style. Taking inspiration from vintage Gotlandic working jackets, it features a silhouette unlike most other denim jackets, with a band collar and asymmetrical placket. Somewhere between a relaxed and an athletic fit, it's roomy through the chest and yoke, with a relaxed torso and t-shaped back, featuring comfortably wide sleeves and dropped-shoulders. The body comes in at the waist and cuffs, using multiple pleats to taper the fit into something much more snug, creating a more dramatic and emphasized shape for the wearer. It's made from a 100% cotton heavy Italian twill, clocking in at about 13.5oz, with a pronounced twill texture and a thick hand. It's got a really nice and sturdy drape, requiring no break-in to sit comfortably, it'll still continue to soften and relax with wear. The other little details are also worth mentioning here: from the the fully-single-needle stitching construction to the custom Gråbrodern metal bu