At LECIANO, a Car Coat in dark blue with “Storm System, High Tenacity” is part of the coat collection.
What does Storm System® mean?
Storm System® is the name of a weather-oriented fabric technology by Loro Piana, not a fibre of its own. It is used with different base materials. Loro Piana describes cashmere coats with Storm System®, for example, as water-repellent and windproof. What matters for a coat: a fine cloth's look plus protection against changeable weather.
The specific properties depend on the chosen cloth and on the finished coat. A fabric with weather protection does not automatically turn an elegant coat into a technical rain jacket for hours of heavy rain. If you are often out in the rain for long periods, mention this explicitly when you come in for advice.
Why does this make sense for a coat?
A classic coat in wool or cashmere wins you over with its handle, drape and warmth. In everyday life, though, it often has to do more: it is worn over a jacket, comes along on the commute and must stay wearable in wind or a shower. Storm System® is a particularly interesting choice when you want to combine these demands with a silhouette that looks well-groomed.
The cloth is only part of the decision. Length, collar, fastening and enough freedom of movement over the suit matter just as much. A good coat does not only fit when you stand in front of the mirror: it should also work when you walk and sit.
The LECIANO Car Coat
In its coat collection, LECIANO shows a dark blue Car Coat with the fabric description “Storm System, High Tenacity”. Dark blue is easy to wear with business clothes and with more relaxed combinations. The Car Coat is a good starting point for customers looking for a bespoke coat for everyday wear who want to discuss the choice of cloth in person.
During the consultation, the coat is matched to your proportions and to what you will use it for. Will it mostly be worn over a business suit? Do you often wear knitwear underneath? Are you often out and about? These answers determine the right width, length and details. You can see and touch the cloth in the showroom before you decide.
Who is Storm System® worth it for?
For people who wear an elegant coat regularly and do not want to reach for a sporty jacket every time the forecast looks uncertain. The choice makes particular sense for the commute, for travel and for days with changeable weather. If, on the other hand, you are mainly looking for a very heavy winter coat or a garment for sustained heavy rain, you should compare different cloths and types of coat.
Conclusion
Storm System® is a convincing option when a bespoke coat should look stylish and offer extra protection against wind and light rain in everyday life. Which cloth and which cut suit you is best decided with the original fabric in hand and at the fitting. LECIANO advises you in person at the showroom in Zurich.
