Since 2012, Hast has expressed its passion for clothing through noble fibres and prestigious natural materials. A decade of dedication, spun for you in the care of Europe's finest workshops.
The beating heart of our Spring/Summer 2024 collection, the Manufacture Métis capsule beautifully reflects this dedication to fine fabrics ; and it is to this collection that we dedicate these few lines.The Manufacture Métis workshop
Cédric Plumey decided to establish his weaving workshop in 2016. Based in his native region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, he gathers, repairs, and restores traditional machinery with the devotion of a true fabric enthusiast.
Pre-war looms, warping machines, bobbin winders, shuttles, spools, rapiers, dobbies: every single component is the subject of meticulous sourcing and scrupulous restoration.
An accomplished autodidact, Cédric Plumey assembled an array of machinery straight out of the past in just a few years, built between 1892 and 1985, bringing all the associated charm and authenticity. In his workshop, the noise, rhythm, and cadence recall the timeless era of fine fabrics, worlds away from the modern frenzy of fast fashion.
A sonata to slowness, the music playing here is the kind we love at Hast: it speaks of texture, substance, poetry, and the time required for work well done.
As its name suggests, Manufacture Métis specialises in blended fabrics, offering tasteful mixes of cotton, wool, linen, hemp, and/or silk. A conscious and responsible craftsmanship, centred on certified natural fibres, which naturally strikes a chord with our own wardrobe.
Manufacture Métis, woven for Hast: the birth of a capsule
In meeting Cédric Plumey, we found a kindred spirit. Obsessed with quality, championing eco-friendly raw materials, carefully selecting the most responsible yarns, crafting fabrics from another era in France, preferring precision over profit and balance over quantity, he has instilled values we hold dear into his workshop.
Natural and deeply purposeful, our Manufacture Métis capsule reveals the result of this love-at-first-sight collaboration through two exceptional pieces: a work jacket and its matching pleated trousers .
As announced, the twill fabric of this two-piece comes straight from Manufacture Métis, in the Doubs region. More specifically, it comes from a 1962 Belgian shuttle loom, the true jewel of the workshop. Crafted from undyed cotton (55%) and bleached linen (45%), it boasts the distinctive characteristics of fabrics woven on this exceptionally rare machine: selvedges, remarkable density, outstanding durability, an incomparable hand feel, and quality you can see at first glance.
The matching pair from our Manufacture Métis capsule
To be worn together or as separates, the two pieces comprising this capsule are:
- Up top, a revisited work jacket. Inspired by the "Forestière" from a famous French brand—itself inspired by the jackets of Sologne forest wardens—it features a regular fit, two generous flap pockets, and a majestic collar. Buttoned down the front, it naturally recalls the work jackets so dear to the Hast wardrobe, while evoking the iconic silhouette of a 1950s legend. Add genuine horn-effect buttons, an internal patch pocket, and expert craftsmanship, and you have a characterful companion.
- On the bottom, the matching trousers. Also tailored in a métis fabric of 55% cotton and 45% linen, they feature sartorial details that lean decidedly towards the formal realm. Double pleats, a sharp leg crease, side adjusters on the belt, and a neat coin pocket: these are features typically reserved for suit trousers. With their regular fit and mid-rise waist, they will effortlessly provide generous volume and countless styling possibilities.
How to style the pieces from our Manufacture Métis capsule
Naturally complementary, the two pieces in our capsule are nonetheless completely versatile. They work just as well apart, allowing you to wear one without the other, and vice versa.
With the trousers, we would recommend relatively understated pieces, thereby avoiding an overloaded look. This is quite a visually striking garment, and a t-shirt, a polo shirt, or a shirt will easily suffice to style it. To unlock its full formal potential, throwing on a light jacket or blazer is certainly permitted, if not encouraged.
Paired with the jacket, jeans and chinos are the most natural options for cultivating a casual and workwear aesthetic. And probably the most effective. However, tailored trousers would work just as well, provided their proportions complement those of the jacket.
If you wish to wear both together, the only risk you run is monochrome overload. Be sure to break up the all-ecru look with dark shoes or a colourful top. With a light-coloured ensemble, pastel t-shirts are a great option, as are patterned shirts or textured polo shirts. The contrast will highlight the different elements of your outfit and showcase its thoughtful styling.
Caring for the Manufacture Métis suit woven for Hast
Although they are not made of wool, we recommend taking both pieces of your Hast x Manufacture Métis suit to the dry cleaner when it comes time for a deep clean. While their cotton-linen twill fabric is sturdy, the refinement of their construction would not fare well with the tumbling of a washing machine.
A final word
An allegory of our philosophy, this duo of pieces brings together everything that has driven us since 2012: meticulous fibre selection, authentic weaving craftsmanship, attention to style, global awareness, and precision in execution.
Exceptional in both texture and sustainability, this Manufacture Métis capsule woven for Hast serves up originality on a plate, alongside elegance in the celebrated form of a cotton-linen uniform.
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