Petite Mendigote | Houndstooth Leather Blazer - Bordeaux

A jacket that announces itself not through volume, but through the precision of its cut. Petite Mendigote’s Jacket 225ouna in Bordeaux is a study in controlled structure: a straight, slightly oversized silhouette that refuses to slouch. The houndstooth print, woven directly into the fabric’s DNA, is rendered in deep claret and black—a pattern that reads as graphic from a distance and intricate up close. This is not a nostalgic nod to heritage menswear; it is a contemporary reclamation of the tailored blazer, stripped of any stiffness and rebuilt for the woman who moves. The hand of this piece is where its dual nature reveals itself. A blend of cow leather and crust leather forms the outer shell, offering a subtle, matte grip that warms with wear, while the interior—a mix of polyester, viscose, and elastane—provides an unexpected give. The leather panels are not decorative; they frame the shoulders and lapels, lending a quiet heft that keeps the jacket’s shape without restricting the body. There is a tactile dialogue here: the cool, substantial feel of hide against the soft, slightly yielding lining. It drapes like a second skin, not a suit of armor. Cut is everything. The classic tailored collar sits clean against the neck, while the double-breasted closure—two rows of dark, matte buttons—creates a vertical line that elongates the torso. Long sleeves fall to the wrist bone, and the flap pockets are set low, anchoring the jacket’s weight. The slightly oversized fit is deliberate: the shoulders extend just past the natural line, the body skims rather than clings. For size S, the total length of 71.5 cm lands at the high hip, a proportion that works equally well tucked or untucked. This is construction that respects the body’s architecture while allowing for ease. Movement is the hidden luxury here. The elastane in the lining ensures that raising an arm or reaching for a door handle does not pull the jacket out of alignment. It sits still when you stand, and moves with you when you walk. The leather crust develops a subtle patina over time, but the houndstooth remains crisp. It is a piece that transitions from the controlled air of a midday meeting to the looser energy of an evening out without a wardrobe change—just a shift in attitude. Style it with raw denim and a white tee for a look that reads effortless, almost nonchalant. For a sharper proposition, pair it with the matching Pedro pants and the Tobias pussy-bow blouse: the jacket becomes the anchor of a head-to-toe statement, its Bordeaux hue grounding the softer textures beneath. It works across seasons—layered over cashmere in winter, thrown over a silk slip in spring. This is a jacket that does not ask for occasion; it creates its own.