Something sailors have long appreciated: Thanks to its special construction using a patented knitting technique, a Troyer jacket retains body heat particularly effectively while also regulating temperature and allowing for comfortable breathability. Here, this maritime classic is reimagined as a practical jacket that Lanius crafts from a carefully considered combination of materials: warming virgin wool from certified organic animal husbandry and skin-friendly, certified organic cotton. It features traditional patent knitting and a Troyer collar that can be worn folded down but can also be flipped up when needed to protect the neck from wind and cold. The two-way zipper, featuring ring sliders sized for use with gloves, makes it easy to put on and take off and allows the cardigan to be opened slightly from the bottom for greater freedom of movement. The design is rounded out by subtle knitting details such as decreases at the raglan sleeves and increases at the body hem and sleeve cuffs.

The work of fashion label Lanius is influenced by three factors: first, a style characterised by sophisticated designs and forms, secondly the use of certified raw materials and thirdly the guarantee that all garments have been produced under fair working conditions. Depending on the garment, one factor may get centre stage, but the other factors don’t move out of the focus – however, importance is always attached to outstanding quality both in terms of materials and finish. The label was founded in 1999 by Claudia Lanius, who works on all her ideas and designs in her Cologne studio; she has them developed by her team and then assembled by producers in several countries.