Run by designer Daniel Olatunji, Monad London produces beautiful handmade garments with a unique blend of precise tailoring and what Daniel calls meticulous imperfection. A graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, Daniel's pursuit of perfection lead him full circle, now embracing a very natural chaos in his details — raw edges, mismatched buttons, aged fabrics, and hand stitching contrast & compliment the immaculate construction of each piece.

The same approach is taken with their materials, seeking out handwoven or deadstock textiles from artisan makers and antique dealers, selecting only the very best and most interesting fabrics for each new style. The designs are inspired by what we'd call "working wear" — shirts, trousers, and even suits made from hardy materials and worn by blue collar workers through the middle of the 20th century. These pieces were lived in by the people who wore them, developing a unique character over time that Monad London manage to reproduce and reimagine.

The Stefan Jacket is the showstopper piece this time around, with only two of these made total. Conceptually, this is one of the coolest jackets we've ever seen, an makes for a compelling twist on the style — cut as a single rider, this "motorcycle jacket" is made from an African bark cloth instead of leather, for a uniquely vegan take on the silhouette. It's cut with three pockets, two velvet-lined hand pockets for warmth and a single chest pocket. The front features a two-way zipper, so you can stay warm and perfect your jacket's outline whether you're sitting or standing.

Though it sounds like something only possible through the use of large machines and factory labor, the making of barkcloth has been a Ugandan cultural practice for hundreds of years. It's a slow and strenuous process that uses the inner bark of the Mutuba tree, harvested during the wet season and then processed into a "fabric" by beating it thin with wooden mallets. This process isn't perfect, and can easily crack or puncture the cloth, making patchwork and mending details an essential aspect of the finished product. As a result, no two bolts of any cloth are the same, with textural and tonal variety throughout, as well as the different repairs and imperfections present across every panel.

The color of this run is also unique, coming from an experimental mud-dyeing process that gives the finished fabric an incredibly complex and varied tonal appearance. The natural dye is just one more layer on this incredibly organic garment, and will age with it, as the brown finish fades and weathers across the face of the jacket as you wear it. The inside of the jacket is also lined in a silky smooth and soft bemberg cupro, making layering easy as it glides over other fabrics, and keeping you comfortable while it separates your bare skin from the bare barkcloth.

Fits true to size. Spot clean with a damp cloth and cold water, do not wash or dry.

• Produced exclusively for S&S
• 100% Ugandan barkcloth
• Experimental mud-dye finish
• 100% bemberg cupro lining
• Two velvet-lined hand pockets
• Single chest pocket
• Zip placket with two-way zipper
• Classic collar
• Flat hem
• Full sleeves
• Patchwork and mending details
• True to size
• Only two made
• Designed and manufactured in London, England