Bangkok Chore Coat - Large - READY TO SHIP
With a terracotta linen body, bright poppy linen rayon sleeves and pockets, and decorative topstitching that mimics the pattern of the Bangkok sidewalk that inspired it, the Bangkok Chore Coat is the versatile color block statement quilt coat of our dreams.
SIZING + FIT
Laura is 5’8” with a 33” chest and 41” hips and is wearing a size Small.
Emily is 5’10” with a 34” chest and 39” hips and is wearing a size Medium.
John is 6’ with a 40” chest and 44” hips and is wearing a size Large.
MATERIALS
Outer: Terracotta 100% linen and Poppy linen rayon
Lining: Poppy linen rayon
Inner: Lightweight bamboo cotton batting
Buttons: Matte Terracotta corozo buttons
Fabric is prewashed for softness and to minimize shrinkage
PROCESS
Ships within 3 - 5 days
Machine pieced, quilted, assembled and hand finished by our seamstresses in Florida, Washington D.C. and Maine
Fully lined with all seams enclosed using durable, quality methods like Hong Kong finish seams
CARE
Machine wash delicate in cold water with a gentle detergent. Tumble dry low until damp, then lay flat to finish drying. Press with a hot iron to remove any creases. Fabric will crinkle slightly after the first wash and will soften with use and wear.
STORY
After climbing the 300 steps to the top of Golden Mount, also known as Wat Saket, and back down again, I stumbled jello-legged across Boripat Road to a small shop for a much-needed coffee. I walked back outside, looked down, and saw the most beautiful sidewalk I’ve ever seen. It was this repeating tile grid of squares and echoing quarter circles in a rich, worn terracotta that created these larger interlocking soft-edged squares. It was a perfect design and not surprisingly, I immediately saw a quilt in it.
The classic Chore Coat first appeared in late 19th century France as a favorite overcoat for blue collar workers - it’s actually where that term came from as the traditionally dyed blue coat was referred to as “bleu de travail”, or blue work. The coat hopped the pond soon after, where was dubbed the “chore coat” and popularized by Carhartt. Still worn today around the world and recently popularized for it’s functionality, versatility, and wearability, the chore coat is a favorite for men and women alike.
