Tresse | Mabinou Knitted Jacket - Braided Zipper Navy

The TRESSE Jacket Mabinou in Navy is a study in deliberate contradiction—a knitted cardigan reimagined through the lens of a structured jacket. Its defining feature is the double-drive braided zipper, a tactile, industrial element that bisects the soft body with a graphic line, while the trucker collar and colored edges lend a tailored, almost utilitarian frame. This is not a casual shrug; it is an outer layer with intent, one that borrows the ease of knitwear and the authority of a chore coat. The hand is where the Mabinou reveals its depth. The blend of wool, viscose, polyamide, and a whisper of cashmere creates a fabric that is substantial yet pliable—warm without bulk, dense without stiffness. The wool provides structure and memory, the viscose a fluid drape, and the cashmere a surface so softly napped it catches the light like brushed suede. Running a hand across the sleeve reveals a slight resistance, a texture that feels lived-in from the first wear, promising to settle further into the body over time. Fit is precise but not restrictive. The Mabinou sits close through the shoulders and chest, then falls cleanly to the hip, its length designed to sit neatly over a shirt or fine-gauge knit without overwhelming the silhouette. The trucker collar stands crisply at the nape, and the colored edges—a subtle, contrasting trim—trace the lapels and cuffs like a pencil line on architectural paper. The zipper pulls smoothly along its braided track, a detail that rewards the hand each time it is used. Despite its structured appearance, the jacket moves with surprising ease. The knitted construction allows for a natural give across the back and arms, making it as comfortable for an afternoon of browsing as it is for an evening that turns into a late dinner. It belongs to that rare category of transitional pieces that works from the first chill of autumn through the brittle days of early spring. Style it over a white cotton poplin shirt with tailored trousers for a refined contrast, or layer it over a silk slip dress to temper the formality of both. For a more casual approach, wear it open over a fine-gauge cashmere turtleneck and raw-hem denim—the braided zipper becomes an accessory in its own right, a metallic punctuation against the navy field.