Errico Formicola is another one of the Neapolitan brands that I was introduced to through United Arrows. I have quite a few of their ties and some shirts, in which I am very much satisfied with.

So when I was looking at this jacket admittedly my expectations were quite high. 

Seeing as I know my size quite well I took the plunge and got this jacket online.

The description online left a lot of holes as to lapel width and so on, but even so, judging from the pictures there wasn’t any doubt as to whether it would be a jacket fitting my preferences.

And I was I right. 

Stitch Details

There is double stitching along the lapels, the patch pockets and the front down along the skirt. 

With there being no accentuated stitching along the darts, the chest pocket and the sleeves, I think this jacket has a somewhat softer appearance than some of the Ring Jacket Jackets I own and a little more exciting than the Caruso Butterfly jacket. Of course, all three of these are wonderful jackets in their own respective ways but it’s nice having a little variation.

Fabric

The cloth is a 100% cotton in a plain weave with alternating blue and white threads in the weft and the warp. Looking at the fabric swatch it’s almost incredible how the jacket is a tinted light blue compared to how much darker the swatch looks. 

Although it feels and looks very sturdy, keeping its shape nicely, its a fairly open weave that makes for quite good ventilation. That being said, I’m not sure I would wear this jacket on very hot days as it wears quite heavy due to the cotton. 

There are quite a few hand-sewn parts on this jacket, although my eye isn’t trained enough to spot them all, at least for the lining and along the armhole it’s pretty evident. 

The lining is a light grayish cupro. Although I’m not very fuzzed about lining (unless I get to choose it myself) I could’ve maybe seen this jacket looking good with either a white or contrasting dark blue lining. 

Conclusion

This is a great jacket in almost every aspect. It looks amazing, the details are stunning and the fabric and colour is just what you’d want for the spring and summer season.

The only part that I would’ve want to change is the fabric weight but you can’t really by a ready-to-wear item and then complain that you got what you bought but you wanted something else… (so, actually let’s scratch that part)

Errico Formicola is till this date one of those tailored clothing brands I keep going back to (albeit, mostly for neckties and shirts) that always seem to deliver great garments and items time and time again.