Journal
The Giza cotton shirt, "l'élégante" - 05
Fittingly, the first garment sold at Hast (on 10 September 2012) was an elegant white poplin shirt. Back then, we were a single-product brand dedicated to this staple of menswear,...
The raw jersey t-shirt, "the honest one" - 04
From day one, we have sought to bring a genuinely eco-conscious dimension to the Hast wardrobe. By working with 100% natural or recycled materials and favouring Europe for the making...
The double pleat trousers, "the versatile" - 10
Originally focused on the shirt, Hast has gradually broadened its horizons by introducing a growing range of garments to its wardrobe. Year after year, overshirts, t-shirts, knitwear, suits, accessories, and...
The red selvedge jacket, "the upcycled one" - 06
While Hast’s story began with the shirt, it naturally continued with another renowned long-sleeved garment: the work jacket. A monument of the men’s wardrobe and a flagship item of French...
The double-breasted jacket, "La Princière" - 09
We should warn you: the piece we are about to look at has a presence that leaves an impression. Faint-hearted, beware: here is the double-breasted jacket as you have likely...
The green silk tie, "the artisanal" - 07
For years, a heated debate has regularly stirred public opinion, newspaper columns and social media: the state of health of the tie. Dead and buried for some, very much alive...
The club stripe shirt, "the white collar" - 08
Some might see a nod to Patrick Bateman or Gordon Gekko, others a reference to the style of the Shelby brothers; and all would be right. The influences are indeed...
The 1960 Oxford shirt, "the iconic Ivy" - 01
Popularised in the United States during the 1960s, the shirt behind the enigmatic moniker “OCBD” wasted no time in conquering the Old Continent. “OC” stands for Oxford Cloth, giving away...
The denim shirt, "the authentic one" - 03
Here is another living legend of the men's wardrobe, whose history has been forged over the decades. To trace the origins of the western shirt, we must probably go back...
The 10th-anniversary collection told by Sébasti...
Sébastien, what is the overall idea behind this capsule collection? “To sum up 10 years of Hast, the story had to begin with formal shirts, continue with casual shirts and...
What Christmas gift ideas for men?
The festive season—and Christmas in particular—always arrives before we even realise December is here. Yet, with less than a month to go before the festivities, it is time to think...
The story of a material: merino wool
Merino: this simple word is enough to transport us to a world of softness. A natural material from mountain sheep farming, merino wool is known for being incredibly pleasant to...
Fabric history: Moleskin
At Hast, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional garments. To that end, we continually explore materials to bring you an authentic wardrobe built around impeccably tailored essentials. This season, we...
Do you need a reason to dress well?
No, this is not the next philosophy exam question. And not to prolong the suspense any further… in our view, there is no doubt that the answer is no. There...
Our materials: quality as the primary requirement
As the new season begins, it is an opportunity to take stock, but above all to look ahead to a future we envision with optimism and ambition. Among these goals,...
How to build a collection
In menswear, no two seasons are ever alike. The start of spring and autumn is marked by the long-awaited arrival of new collections. As our autumn-winter pieces are about to...
Why do we blend fabrics to make clothes?
As you may have noticed, several of our pieces – for both summer and winter – feature fabric blends. Linen with cotton, cotton with hemp, cotton with linen AND ramie:...