ASPHALT&GREEN RECORD vol.16

A FIELD DOWN COACH JACKET FOR SLEEPY MORNING

On a winter morning, the cold air wakes him up. Rubbing his heavy eyelids, he begins preparing breakfast.

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On a morning like this, a hoodie alone doesn’t feel quite warm enough. But wearing a proper coat indoors seems a bit excessive. So he reaches into his closet for a coach jacket with built-in down insulation. Less bulky than a substantial down jacket, yet more dependable than a cardigan. The KODENSHI® Down insulation is said to reflect far-infrared energy emitted by the body back toward it, maintaining natural warmth. From the changing seasons to bitterly cold winter mornings, it provides a gentle touch of warmth whenever it’s needed. 

For a simple, everyday breakfast, all he needs is some seasonal fruit and freshly brewed coffee. The oversized silhouette doesn’t restrict his movements, making even small tasks effortless, whether taking out the dishes or peeling an apple.

The large, diagonally placed pockets are a detail inherited from THE NORTH FACE Grizzly Peak Jacket, introduced in the 1980s. It’s these subtle, carefully considered touches that make him grow even more attached to the jacket.

As usual, he finishes his breakfast in just a few minutes, without even sitting down. The morning sunlight streaming through the window brings out the soft sheen of the outer fabric. Depending on his mood, he can also wear the jacket inside out, with the matte lining facing outward. Even on a slightly sluggish morning, a simple change of clothes can make a surprising difference to how he feels.