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4B ELFRIDA Jacket - Black Tailored Stretch Cotton Italian Women's
Clean Lines, Nothing Wasted
A black jacket reduced to what matters: a sharp tailored line, stretch cotton that breathes, and a silhouette that works as hard on a Monday as it does on a Saturday night. Cotton gives it a matte, honest surface; a touch of elastane lets the shoulders and elbows move without the cut losing its shape. LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde, Made In Italy.
Why This Jacket Is Different
- Stretch cotton: 97% cotton for breathability, 3% elastane so the jacket moves with you instead of pulling across the back.
- Tailored cut: close to the body without constriction, a clean line unlike the boxy fit of standard casual jackets.
- Matte black surface: cotton absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving a deep, understated black.
- All-season weight: light enough for spring layering, substantial enough under a coat in winter.
- Breathable comfort: where polyester tailoring traps heat, cotton lets air through across a long day.
- Holds its shape: the elastane recovery keeps elbows and shoulders from bagging out with wear.
- Office to evening: sharp enough for a meeting, relaxed enough for dinner.
- Natural fibre: a cotton-led fabric, renewable and soft against the skin.
- Made In Italy: cut and constructed in Italy.
Specifications
- Style: ELFRIDA tailored jacket
- Color: Black
- Material: 97% cotton, 3% elastane
- Features: tailored construction, stretch cotton
- Fit: tailored
- Origin: Made In Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: all season
- Gender: Women's
Women's Size Chart
| Size | Bust (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80-84 | 37 | 59 |
| S | 84-88 | 38 | 60 |
| M | 88-92 | 39 | 61 |
| L | 92-96 | 40 | 62 |
| XL | 96-100 | 41 | 63 |
Body measurements. Tailored fit: take your usual size.
The Moment You Put It On
The cotton feels soft and dry against your arms, nothing like the slick lining of a synthetic blazer. You roll your shoulders and the fabric gives just enough, then settles back into its line. In the mirror it reads precise, architectural, finished.
By evening you have forgotten you are wearing it, which is exactly the point. It has made a white tee look deliberate, a slip dress look sharp, and survived a full day without a single crease you would notice. It becomes the jacket you reach for without thinking.
The Art of Stretch Cotton
Pure cotton breathes beautifully but creases and bags at stress points. Adding a small share of elastane solves that: the fibre stretches as you move and then recovers, pulling the cloth back to its original shape. The result is tailoring that keeps its line from morning to night while still feeling like natural fibre against the skin. Cotton is also a renewable crop and far more breathable than the polyester blends common in tailored jackets.
How to Wear It
- Workwear: over a fine black knit with wide tailored trousers and loafers.
- Weekend: over a white tee with straight jeans and sneakers.
- Evening: over a slip dress with minimal heeled boots.
- Travel: with soft trousers and flats, polished on arrival without a structured blazer to worry about.
Care Instructions
- Dry clean recommended to keep the tailored shape.
- If washing, cold gentle cycle, inside out, to protect the black.
- Do not tumble dry: heat damages the elastane.
- Iron on medium from the inside, or steam.
- Hang on a shaped hanger.
- Do not bleach.
LA HAINE INSIDE US makes Italian avant-garde clothing for women who value precision over noise. Made In Italy. Stretch cotton. Tailored construction.
