A combination of soft, melt-in-your-hands wool-nylon and calfskin. Dyed entirely in Bordeaux, this teddy jacket was so elegant it made you forget its origins. The “CELINE PARIS” label on the chest reinforces that feeling. I also like how they’ve omitted the lines that are usually found in the ribbing.
A label attached to the chest area.
The snap buttons feature the word “CELINE.”
The body is made of melton.
The jacket that would become the precursor to the teddy jacket was first created in 1865. It is said to have originated when the Harvard University baseball team added the letter “H” to their uniforms. Their school spirit was carried on in the letterman sweater, and this eventually led to the creation of the modern jacket, featuring a wool body and leather sleeves.
Creative Director Michael Rider set his sights on the teddy jacket, which had risen to become an iconic piece of American casual fashion.
He is now entering his third season in that role. Rider, who began his career at *Balenciaga*, served as design director at *Céline*—under the leadership of his predecessor’s predecessor, Phoebe Philo—for 10 years before becoming creative director at *Polo Ralph Lauren*.
Rider, who made his name in the United States and has since returned to lead his former company, has incorporated elements of American casual style into every aspect of his design work.
The Teddy Jacket is a piece that showcases his career. He took his time to perfect it, and the result is truly impressive.
Teddy Jacket
¥660,000 (Preliminary price)
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
