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Jackets
Light layers for the sea air.
€ 599,00
| Color: Amarillo eléctrico / rojo emb. |
Men's Jackets
Late October in Villefranche-sur-Mer. The tender leaves for the yacht at noon, the mistral picks up after lunch, and a shirt alone stops being enough. Baindoux makes men’s jackets for exactly this season between summer and winter: light, soft and cut with character. A terry bomber, a belted coat, a mandarin-collar jacket and two jackets for rain make up the collection.
Jacket, coat or blazer?
A jacket is a short outer garment with sleeves, worn over a shirt or sweater. A jacket ends around the hips, a coat ends lower. Men’s jackets cover a wide family: blazers, bombers, rain jackets, field jackets and vests. For tailored jackets, see the separate page with blazers for men.
Where two Baindoux jackets come from
Two of the Baindoux jackets carry a long history.
The rain jacket starts in Scotland. In 1824, Charles Macintosh introduced a raincoat in rubberised cloth: a layer of rubber between two layers of fabric. In 1830, his company merged with the clothing company of Thomas Hancock in Manchester. The “mac” became the name for a raincoat.
The mandarin collar comes from China. The Western name refers to the mandarin officials of the Qing era, who wore the short stand-up collar as part of their uniform. The collar closes without a tie, which explains its place in modern minimal menswear.
From rubber and uniforms to terry
Early rubberised cloth had its problems, until Thomas Hancock patented vulcanised rubber in 1843. Today, a mens waterproof jacket is part of every travel wardrobe. A collar close to the mandarin collar returned in the Nehru jacket, and from there in the casual jacket of today.
Baindoux brings both into a Riviera wardrobe. Oscar, Negroni Coat and Sunset Men are cut in Giza cotton terry, soft as a towel and light on the shoulders. Frosty and Transparensea take care of the rain. The Baindoux craftsmanship page shows how the terry is finished.
Layering for spring and fall
To wear a light jacket in spring or fall, match the jacket to the temperature of the hour.
- T-shirt and shorts under the Sunset Men bomber on a mild morning.
- Shirt and trousers under Oscar, buttoned to the collar, for lunch.
- Knit and slacks under the belted Negroni Coat when the evening cools.
- Blazer and shirt under the clear Transparensea when rain comes in.
- Hoodie and slacks under Frosty for a wet harbour walk.
Mens lightweight jackets come into their own in layers. One jacket over a shirt covers a spring afternoon; add a men’s vest under the jacket for a cold morning on the water.
A day in Villefranche, in four jackets
Nine o’clock. Coffee on the quay. Sunset Men, our terry bomber in Sand with red accents, zipped halfway over a white T-shirt and navy shorts. The red details pick up the colours of the fishing boats in the harbour.
Noon. The tender to the yacht. Frosty, our waterproof jacket in Electric Yellow with red embroidery, goes over a hoodie and dark trousers. Spray from the bow stays on the jacket, and the yellow is easy to spot from the deck.
Four o’clock. A walk up to the Citadelle. Oscar, our white terry jacket with a mandarin collar and knotted frog fastenings, buttoned over a light blue shirt with sand trousers. The stand-up collar replaces a tie and keeps the look sharp for the museums inside the walls.
Eight o’clock. Dinner in the old town. The Negroni Coat, our longline terry jacket with a shawl collar and a belt, in Dark Blue over a white knit and grey trousers. Belted at the waist, the Negroni Coat keeps out the evening breeze from the bay.
For a full packing list, read what to wear in the South of France. The style behind it is explained in old money style for men and the quiet luxury outfit.
The Baindoux jackets, one by one
Baindoux makes five designer jackets for men, plus the blazers and vests on their own pages.
Oscar
Oscar is a mens mandarin collar jacket in terry, closed with knotted frog fastenings. Oscar comes in White, Club Blue, Black and Dark Blue.
Abrigo Negroni
The Negroni Coat is a longline jacket with a soft structure, a shawl collar and a belt for a tailored fit. The Negroni Coat comes in Dark Blue and Club Blue.
Hombres al atardecer
Sunset Men is a terry bomber in Sand with bold red accents, the mens bomber jacket of the collection.
Frosty
Frosty is a waterproof jacket in Electric Yellow with a red embroidery, made for bold weather and bold wearers.
Transparensea
Transparensea is a transparent rain jacket. Transparensea keeps the rain out and keeps the jacket underneath in view.
Sizes and stores
Sizes run from XS (Frosty) to XXLL (Negroni Coat); each product page lists the exact range. Every order ships free within the EU, and free worldwide from €400 (delivery and returns). Fittings happen in the Baindoux stores in Saint-Tropez, Marbella, Knokke-Heist and the Cayman Islands.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a jacket and a coat?
A jacket ends around the hips, a coat ends at the thigh or lower. The Negroni Coat sits between both: a longline jacket with a belt.
Which Baindoux jackets are waterproof?
Frosty is a waterproof jacket. Transparensea is a clear rain jacket for wet days, and the Aqua Jacket among the blazers for men is waterproof too.
What is a mandarin collar?
A mandarin collar is a short stand-up collar that does not fold over. The name refers to the mandarin officials of Qing-era China; Oscar carries this collar.