Dark Surface. Cropped Volume. A Collar with Presence.
The LA HAINE INSIDE US W5501 is a women’s cropped oversized bomber in black stretch cotton twill, with a cotton lining and a mottled treated finish. Its doubled high collar, full front zip and gathered hem create a compact silhouette with generous sleeve volume: an expressive layer for an architectural black wardrobe.
Why This Bomber Is Different
- Cropped proportions: A short body creates a deliberate contrast with high-waisted trousers.
- Oversized volume: The roomy body and rounded sleeves bring shape above the waist.
- Tonal finish: Irregular grey-black surface marks give the black fabric visible depth.
- Warm-dyed and roller-treated: The existing specification names both treatments across the front and back; precise processing conditions are not supplied.
- Doubled high collar: Wear raised for a stronger outline or folded open for a different neckline.
- Stretch cotton twill: Listed shell composition is 97% cotton and 3% elastane.
- Cotton lining: A separately listed 100% cotton lining completes the interior.
- Zip closure: Adjust the front opening to suit your base layer.
- Welt pockets: Keep the pocket openings visually restrained.
- Elasticated cuffs and hem: Gather the volume at the wrist and waist.
Specifications
- Brand / model: LA HAINE INSIDE US / W5501
- Style: Cropped oversized bomber jacket
- Color: Black with tonal treated surface
- Shell: 97% cotton, 3% elastane; stretch twill
- Lining: 100% cotton
- Finish: Listed warm dyeing and roller treatment, front and back
- Construction: Doubled high collar, zip closure, welt pockets, elasticated cuffs and hem
- Fit / gender: Cropped oversized / Women
- Sizes: XS–XL
- Origin: Manufacturing country requires confirmation because the previous Italy wording conflicts with the Germany customs record.
- Season: Layering piece; specific collection season not confirmed.
Women’s Size Chart
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Sleeve (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 96–102 | 46 | 62 |
| S | 102–108 | 48 | 63 |
| M | 108–114 | 50 | 64 |
| L | 114–120 | 52 | 65 |
| XL | 120–126 | 54 | 66 |
Existing listing measurements retained as a reference; they have not been independently checked or confirmed as body versus garment measurements. Ask TEPHRA for sizing advice rather than automatically sizing down. Supplier model information: XS, height 180 cm, bust 85 cm, shoulders 41 cm. This information does not describe the generated editorial model.
The Moment You Put It On
Let the collar lead. Zipped high over a simple base, the bomber creates a distinct outline around the face while the cropped hem defines the upper half of the outfit. The mottled black surface gives an all-black look a different visual rhythm.
Open the collar and pair it with high-rise trousers for a more relaxed composition. Unlike a standard flat-black bomber, the W5501 places surface variation beside a dramatic neckline, without needing a printed motif.
The Art of Stretch Cotton Twill
Twill describes a weave with a diagonal structure. Here, the listed cotton-elastane shell is paired with a separately specified cotton lining. No comparative comfort, warmth or stretch-recovery guarantee is made. Cotton content alone does not establish organic certification or a lower environmental impact.
The Art of the Treated Surface
The product specification names warm dyeing and roller treatment. The images show irregular tonal markings, but exact dye temperatures, machinery, treatment sequence and permanence are not documented. Front-and-back treatment does not establish that the lining has received the same treatment.
How to Wear It
- City: Raised collar, high-waisted wide trousers and black boots.
- Evening: Fold the collar open over a fitted opaque black top and clean tailored trousers.
- Layering: Add a fine turtleneck beneath the generous body without obscuring the cropped hem.
- Travel styling: Pair with relaxed trousers and simple footwear; this is a styling suggestion, not a wrinkle-resistance claim.
Care Instructions
Follow the sewn-in care label. Machine washing, tumble drying, ironing settings and finish permanence have not been verified. Avoid high heat on elastane and the treated surface; do not assume the finish is wash-proof. Confirm the labelled cleaning method before laundering.
Surface and proportion in quiet tension. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Stretch Cotton Twill. Cropped Oversized Construction.
