LE WOOL Balcollar Coat LE Wool Balcollar Coat l'echoppe Worn twice Size: 1 Color: Black The "LE" standard bal collar coat is a model inspired by a vintage French coat that Keiji Kaneko, the conceptor of "l'echoppe," encountered on a past buying trip. Based on that single piece, the specifications and best balance possible for ready-to-wear clothing have been derived and refined. Made with a tweed finish of 60% British wool and 40% Australian merino wool. It's not the typical tweed with prominent ridges, but rather closer to a single-color wool fabric. Because it uses thick and stiff fibers, it's also resistant to rain and less likely to lose its shape. Furthermore, the more you wear it, the more character it gains, allowing you to enjoy the aging process. It's less susceptible to damage from friction even when wearing a backpack, and is the most heavy-duty of the three colors. This piece gives a sense of British practicality and robustness.