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Unstructured Jacket

The Newman 235in Soft Cream Linen · 235 GSM

Part of the Staples

A permanent wardrobe essential, available all season.

Rs. 11,990.00

Fabric weight

235 GSMMedium

  1. Extra lightUnder 100
  2. Light100–150
  3. Medium150–250
  4. Heavy250–350
  5. Extra heavyOver 350

Formality

Biz casual

  1. Athleisure
  2. Lounge
  3. Smart casual
  4. Biz casual
  5. Biz formal
  6. Special

Fabric Linen · 235 GSM100% Linen - 25 LEA
Weave Compact Suiting Weave
Shipping Dispatched in 3–5 business days
Returns 90-day easy return · no questions asked
Care Cold wash only. Air dry preferred.
Also Available In

Color

Soft Cream
Raven Black & White Ocean Navy Pale Ivory Biscotti Taupe Cinnamon Mocha Soft Sky Chalk & Board Grey Chambray Taupe Chambray Soft Cream Compact Suiting Weave Midnight Navy
Raw Indigo
Tulum Madras Handwoven Basket Weave Highland Crimson Handwoven Basket Weave Garden Checks Handwoven Basket Weave
Saanjh Thangam
Live simulation Airflow through the weave
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Breathability

Fabric & climate

How it wears.

Newman is cut from Linen, 235 GSM — linen wicks fast and dries quicker than cotton, so it stays cool in the heat.

Wear it comfortably between 16°C – 29°C
−5°10°22°30°40°
  • 77/100 breathability index — exceptional airflow, built for heat and humidity.
  • 235 GSM fabric weight — dense-woven for structure and cold-weather insulation.
  • Woven and finished to order, never generic mill stock.
The Newman 235 in Soft Cream Linen worn
In wearThe NewmanUnstructured Jacket

The Newman is the kind of jacket that you can only get right if it's tailored properly. I love that it has the silhouette and the restraint of a classical Italian sports coat. Hard to do at the best of times. It has the structure...

Kuldeep Dhankar, Co-Founder, Last9

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The Unstructured Jacket, Perfected

Every stitch of the Newman unstructured jacket speaks to unparalleled artistry, from its meticulously sourced fabrics to its precision-tailored silhouette. Designed for the discerning individual, it represents a timeless investment in enduring style and effortless elegance. Experience
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The Unstructured Jacket, Perfected

The Details

Considered, point by point.

  1. Handrolled Notch Lapel

    Handrolled Notch Lapel

    Meticulously hand-rolled, the lapel achieves a supple, three-dimensional break that naturally follows the jacket's form. This deliberate craft ensures a refined collar line with lasting character.
  2. Handpicked Stitches

    Handpicked Stitches

    Threads are chosen for their intrinsic strength and refined texture. Applied with calibrated precision, each seam provides the jacket with resilient structure and a clean, tactile finish that endures.
  3. Mother Of Pearl Buttons with Fleur De Lys Stitch & Shank

    Mother Of Pearl Buttons with Fleur De Lys Stitch & Shank

    Genuine mother of pearl buttons impart a cool, smooth touch and subtle iridescence to the garment. Each is secured with a distinctive fleur de lys stitch and a shank for effortless fastening and a precise hang.
  4. Spella Camicia Shoulders

    Spella Camicia Shoulders

    The shoulders are crafted with a soft, unpadded construction. The sleeve head follows your natural contour, enabling fluid and comfortable movement. This refined technique yields a distinctively relaxed drape.
  5. Bemberg Silk Lining

    Bemberg Silk Lining

    Experience the smooth, cool touch of Bemberg cupro against the skin. This breathable, anti-static lining ensures effortless layering and provides refined comfort. The natural fibers allow the garment to move seamlessly with you.

This garment is made with

Linen

Extra Long Staple

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Construction

Built into every detail.

  • This Newman jacket is constructed with precisely cut panels joined by fine-gauge stitching, ensuring a clean and durable finish. All internal seams are meticulously overlocked and pressed flat for a smooth drape. Reinforced stress points enhance the garment's longevity and structural integrity.

Provenance

The unstructured Italian linen jacket traces its roots to the warmer coastal regions of Italy, particularly Naples, where tailors began stripping away the heavy canvassing, padding, and rigid construction found in British tailoring. In a climate defined by heat, humidity, and movement, Neapolitan craftsmen developed jackets that felt almost shirt-like — softer shoulders, lighter linings, minimal structure, and breathable linen cloths that draped naturally on the body. What emerged was not carelessness, but a different philosophy of elegance: one rooted in ease, sprezzatura, and the idea that refinement should never appear forced. Over time, the unstructured linen jacket became synonymous with Italian summer dressing — worn by artists, industrialists, and travelers alike — prized less for formality and more for the quiet confidence of a garment that moved, wrinkled, and aged with its wearer.

Made just in time, by individual tailors at

Forge Supply

At our dedicated production facility, we're on a mission to solve the “standard size” struggle. The Indian physique is diverse and unique — often underserved by global sizing charts.

With precision laser cutting and in-house, single-person tailoring, we're committed to clothing that celebrates the individual and stands the test of time.

Laser-cut · Single-tailor construction · Bangalore