The Tech-Infused Italian Jacket That’s More Than Just a Fashion Statement

In the heart of Florence, a city synonymous with sartorial elegance, a new jacket by Corneliani is making waves, not just for its style but for its sheer functionality. This is a jacket that has been designed for every occasion, every situation, and every experience.

This isn’t just any winter coat; it’s a testament to Italian craftsmanship, and a perfect example of how function and fashion can co-exist in total harmony. The next time you visit Pascalis for the highest quality bespoke suits in Sydney, you need to try this jacket on for yourself.

Lightweight Yet Robust - The Perfect Winter Companion

The first thing you’ll notice about this jacket is its weight or, more accurately, the lack thereof. This is a winter jacket, and it will keep you warm through the most uncomfortable of winter chills, but it is manufactured from fabrics that are so light and well-balanced that it won’t feel bulky at all.

In addition to keeping the chill out, the jacket is also water-resistant, thanks to the wonders of nanotechnology, and it’s designed to move with you, with cuts higher under the arms for unrestricted movement. It’s also windproof, a shield against the biting cold winds that winter brings.

The result is not just a jacket that’s great for Australian winters, but anywhere else you might travel, too, and it’s such a comfortable fit that you’ll never want to take it off.

A Powerhouse of Convenience - Charge On the Go

In addition to being crafted with innovation and expertise in mind, the jacket has also been smartly designed around convenience, too.

Who hasn’t run into a situation where meetings have run long and there isn’t the opportunity to return to the office to recharge the phone? Rather than try to find a café with a power point, the new Corneliani jacket has a dedicated battery pocket, with a lightweight battery and a USB port, built into it. With that, you can charge your devices on the go, making it an ideal companion for long hikes or city commutes.

Designed for the Elements - And Your Essentials

For the modern traveller, you can never have enough pockets for documents, devices and more, and the Corneliani jacket has you covered there, too. With eight pockets placed strategically around the jacket so that they don’t compromise on the style and aesthetics of the jacket, you’ll be able to carry everything that you need with you on your body.

The four external pockets are secure with zippers to prevent things from falling out. Meanwhile, the rainproof hood has its own pocket that allows you to tuck it away in the collar when not in use.

Italian Craftsmanship Meets Technological Innovation

Made in Italy, Corneliani clothing has a fine history for representing the very best in Italian quality and design. The previous green jacket iteration that we stocked at Pascalis was a hit, selling out entirely. Don’t miss the opportunity to take this new jacket home with you!

It also goes without saying, but the jacket pairs perfectly with Corneliani suits, which we also stock. With this combination, you will be dressed to impress, all year around, and your suit and jacket have been designed to be timeless (which is just as well because thanks to the durability and quality manufacturing they will last you for years).

Why not try the jacket on for yourself and experience the difference? We can show you an entire gallery of photos of the jacket, but it’s only once you put it on and experience how light and well-fitting it is that you will see what makes us so excited to be stocking this jacket.

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Why Good Tailoring Beats Shorts In The Summer Heat

By Michael Pascalis • October 24, 2025

Smarter tailoring, breathable fabrics, and better cuts keep you cool and professional—without resorting to shorts at work.

Eight Things to Consider for Your Summer Suit

October 22, 2025

The conversation about summer dressing too often circles back to gimmicks. Shorts in the office, polo shirts in the boardroom, but these are symptoms of a deeper problem: we have forgotten how to make and wear proper clothing for the climate we live in. A summer suit, chosen with care, remains the most elegant answer. But not all suits are created equal. If the heat leaves you dreaming of linen drawstrings, it’s not the suit’s fault. It’s the wrong suit. Here are eight considerations that turn summer tailoring from punishment into pleasure. 1. Fabric First The single most important decision is fabric. Natural fibres are non-negotiable. Polyester and other synthetics trap heat and suffocate the skin; they are cheap in every sense of the word. Tropical wool, with its fine yarn and open weave, has been the quiet hero of summer tailoring for decades. Linen, either pure or in a wool blend, brings unmatched breathability and texture. Cotton offers a crisp alternative for the more casual office. The principle is simple: fabric should breathe. 2. Lightness of Weave Weight is not enough; weave matters too. A dense cloth, no matter how fine, will feel like armour in January. Fresco, hopsack, and other open-weave constructions let air circulate without sacrificing drape. They prove that you don’t need to bare skin to keep cool. 3. The Case for Unlined Jackets Every layer in a suit traps heat. A fully lined jacket in the peak of summer is as unnecessary as it is uncomfortable. Half-lined or unlined jackets offer structure without insulation. Stripped back to its essentials, the jacket still frames the shoulders, flatters the waist, and gives shape, only now it does so without suffocating the wearer. 4. Rethinking Fit The tyranny of the skinny suit has done more to ruin summer dressing than the thermometer ever could. Narrow lapels, shrunken jackets, and trousers cut like leggings may look sharp in shop windows, but in the real world they cling, sweat, and stifle. A summer suit demands room to breathe: a touch more fullness in the chest, pleats in the trousers, a slightly longer rise. These small concessions to airflow make all the difference. 5. Freedom of Movement Tailoring was never meant to be restrictive. The best summer suits allow ease: side vents that open as you walk, trousers that fall cleanly without gripping the thigh, shoulders that move without resistance. Comfort is not the enemy of style, but rather it is its foundation. 6. The Role of Colour Summer is no time for charcoal and midnight navy. Dark cloth absorbs heat and looks heavy against the season’s light. Pale grey, beige, sky blue are shades that reflect the sun and signal ease. Seersucker, with its puckered surface, even lifts the fabric off the skin to create tiny channels of air. If ever there was a fabric designed for August, this is it. 7. Care and Longevity Summer is unforgiving. Suits face sweat, humidity, and relentless sun. The careless solution is cheap rotation: buy more, wear them out, throw them away. The wiser approach is investment. A well-made summer suit, rested between wears and hung to air, will last for years. Quality not only looks better, it endures. 8. Dressing with Intent The final consideration is not technical but philosophical. A summer suit is more than cloth and cut. It is a statement that professionalism need not wilt in the heat, that respect for the occasion is not seasonal. To wear one well is to prove that elegance adapts. Shorts may make headlines; tailoring makes an impression. There is nothing radical about suggesting that a summer suit can be cool, comfortable, and dignified. It has always been possible. The knowledge is there, in the choice of fabric, the looseness of cut, the restraint of lining, the play of colour. What is required is not reinvention but remembrance: a return to tailoring that understands climate rather than fights it. Eight considerations for made to measure suits for summer, then, but really one principle: good clothes work with the body, not against it. And in the heart of summer, a well-made suit is not a contradiction. It is liberation.