A jacket is the most visible garment in a wardrobe. It is worn over tailoring, knitwear, and casual outfits and determines appearance, style, and character at a glance. At Kristiaan Esch International, every jacket, overcoat, or blouson starts not with the model, but with the fabric.
Design your custom jacketTailoring the Essence of Luxury
Outerwear fabrics must do more than suit fabrics: protect against cold and wind, be comfortable to wear over multiple layers, and maintain their shape and luxurious appearance. We select these fabrics with the same precision as our tailored suits — but with extra attention to functionality, weight, and finishing.
With custom outerwear, fabric choice is decisive for both comfort and appearance, as each jacket or body warmer is precisely tailored to the wearing moment, layering, and body shape.
In outerwear, fabric determines:
At Kristiaan Esch, we select outerwear fabrics based on:
The result is outerwear that is functional yet always remains elegant.
Loro Piana is a global leader in luxury outerwear fabrics. The fabrics are entirely woven in Italy and stand out for their combination of natural fibers and technical innovation.
Loro Piana Bunch 775 – Outerwear collection
Bunch 775 is the reference collection from Loro Piana for jackets and overcoats.
Composition
These fabrics combine:
Colors & patterns
Ideal for
Fratelli Piacenza 1733 is the oldest still-active fabric house in the world and is known for its unparalleled expertise in cashmere. For outerwear, Piacenza offers a level of softness, warmth, and elegance that is unmatched.
Cashmere & wool cashmere jackets
Composition
Properties
Colors
Classic silhouettes with maximum elegance.
Modern proportions, suitable for everyday use.
Casual luxury with sartorial finishing.
Luxury layering pieces tailored to be effortlessly worn over tailoring or under a jacket.
Design your custom jacket
A custom jacket is fully designed based on your body measurements, posture, and wearing style. Unlike ready-to-wear, tailoring takes into account shoulder position, sleeve insertion, length, and balance over tailoring or knitwear. The result is a jacket that not only fits better but also falls more elegantly and is more comfortable to wear — both open and closed.
For our custom jackets, we exclusively work with high-quality Italian outerwear fabrics, including Loro Piana and Fratelli Piacenza. These fabrics offer the perfect balance between insulation, breathability, and luxurious appearance. Depending on the season, cashmere, wool, blends, or technically refined weaves are available.
The right fabric depends on the season and use:
During the design process, we personally advise you on the most suitable fabric.
Bodywarmers: ideal in the mid-season or for daily use where full outerwear is not needed. They provide warmth to the core of the body while allowing full freedom of movement in the arms. Also perfect as an extra layer under a jacket or over tailoring.
Our custom bodywarmers start at €495 and the bomber jacket starts at €625. Field jackets and blousons start at €750 and winter coats from €895. The final price depends on the chosen fabric, model, and finishing. Included are personal advice, precise measurements, and a jacket made specifically for you.
Yes. Our jackets are designed with attention to wearing space over blazers, jackets, or knitwear. This allows the jacket to fall naturally without looking bulky and maintains its elegant silhouette — even when layered.
A custom jacket is designed as a long-term piece. Due to high-quality fabrics, correct construction, and better balance on the body, the jacket retains its shape and appearance for years, often significantly longer than ready-to-wear outerwear.
Yes. Once your size profile is established, a custom jacket can be reproduced — possibly in a different fabric or with subtle adjustments. Ideal when you want the same model in a different version.
The process starts with choosing the fabric and type of jacket. Next, the model, length, and details are determined, and your measurements are taken accurately. The jacket is then specially made for you, with attention to wearing comfort, functionality, and appearance.
