Jan-Jan Van Essche Kesa inspired bomber jacket.

Focus on: The Kesa inspired panelled construction. Kesa is a rectangular garment traditionally worn by Buddhist monks and priests in Japan. As a reminder of the historical Buddha’s own simple patched garment, Kesa are formed from many pieces of the same cloth. Within each garment, the rectangular pieces are typically organized in a series of columns framed by a border with mitered corners. It is this idea of precise panelling and overlapping edges that Jan-Jan used as inspiration.

- Panelled construction with layering and geometric seaming used throughout.
- Rib knit bomber-style collar.
- Button front closure where the button-holes are within the placket seam.
- Overlapped flap detail at the chest.
- Underarm vents designed to facilitate ease of movement.
- Trench-style flap detail at the back.
- Slit side pockets.
- Inset rib knit cuffs with double layered construction.
- Layered hem with an adjustable drawstring.
- Constructed from waxed cotton. The waxed coating has been applied by hand and will mold to the body and age with wear. In black.
- Fully lined with two interior pockets.

Fabric: 100% Cotton (Waxed)
Color: Black
Made in: Belgium

Fit: True-to-size for a loose fit. Jan-Jan’s garments are designed to create a loose, relaxed silhouette. The model photos show this piece worn true-to-size.

Size: S (Small)
Shoulder: 20.50” (Dropped Shoulder)
Chest: 23.50”
Length: 27.00”
Sleeve: 23.25” (From Dropped Shoulder)

Size: M (Medium)
Shoulder: 21.75” (Dropped Shoulder)
Chest: 24.50”
Length: 28.00”
Sleeve: 24.00” (From Dropped Shoulder)

The listed sizes are the designer’s tagged sizes.

All the measurements at Suspension Point are taken by hand with the garment laid flat. If you have any questions, contact us and we will be happy to assist you in determining your correct size and fit.