Story

Of any of the pieces in our Spring/Summer 2019 collection, the Keiu Trench is the one most obviously inspired by my trip to Japan. Honestly, I don't think I had ever seen so many trench coats in a two-week period than I did in the streets of Tokyo! The moment I got back to the US, I set out to design a coat that rivaled the best of what I had seen on my trip.

Princess seams on the front and the back give the coat a more tailored fit than the average trench, while a naturally weatherproof Japanese fabric makes the coat as functional as it is pretty. The word keiu means "welcome rain" in Japanese, which I thought the most perfectly fitting name for a coat I'm obsessed with wearing, rain or shine.

Design Notes

• Shell: 85% cotton / 15% flax fabric woven in Japan
• Designed, cut, and sewn in NYC
• Classic tailored trench coat
• Double-breasted front opening with 10 vintage mother of pearl buttons
• Back vent, four belt loops, removable tie
• Extra-long sleeves that look great cuffed
• Two front pockets
• Unlined
• 33" long from shoulder
• Hand wash cold, line dry, warm iron as needed (learn more about garment care here)

Fabric

This coat is made of a blend of cotton and flax linen that is woven in Japan. This fabric is incredibly unique in the way that it is woven and processed — with a tight weave and a drying process in the sun, the resulting fabric is incredibly lightweight and breathable yet crispy and subtly weatherproof. The color of the fabric is a pale, dusty pink.

Fit

Take a look at our Size Guide to find your size.

The Keiu Trench is fitted mostly in the bust, so use that measurement when determining your size. This style runs true to size; if you're in in between sizes, or plan on wearing this coat over bulky clothing, we recommend sizing up.

Daria is wearing a size 4 and is 5'6" with a 32" bust, 24" waist, and 34" hip.