Fashion Point: The Caban

A coat born at sea

The caban was originally a functional coat, designed in theXIXᵉ century for French and British sailors.
Its short cut, double breasted buttoning and wide collar provided effective protection from the wind and sea spray.
Practical and robust, it quickly established itself as an essential piece... before leaving the decks of ships to enter civilian wardrobes.

From the navy to style icons

In theXXᵉ century, the pea coat was adopted by iconic figures who made it a cult garment: James Dean, Marlon Brando, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Serge Gainsbourg.
They all helped to give the pea coat its timeless, elegant and nonchalant image, with a touch of masculinity
It has been worn through the generations without ever losing its force, particularly whenfemale icons adopt itand make it a new classic in women's wardrobes:

From Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot to Ines de la Fressange herself, the modern ambassador of the pea coat spirit.

The pea coat and Ines: an obvious match

The pea coat is the perfect embodiment of Ines de la Fressange's spirit: chic yet accessible, timeless yet vibrant, effortlessly wearable.
It's the kind of piece that enhances any figure, whether worn with jeans and loafers, a flowing dress or tailored trousers. In a single movement, it gives you that elegant yet relaxed Parisian look, that famous je-ne-sais-quoi that Ines has always embodied.

Our AH25 coats: lightness and modernity

For the Autumn-Winter 2025 collection, our jackets revisit the seafaring heritage with a contemporary approach.

• Made from natural materials - cotton, wool and even linen, depending on the version - to guarantee comfort and fluidity.

• A palette of colours to suit every mood: luminous cream, deep brown, refined deep blue, plain or herringbone, timeless navy..
• Fit: true to the classic pea coat, but slightly trapeze-shaped to bring modernity and originality and flatter the figure

These coats embody the simple elegance so dear to Ines, the kind that never goes out of fashion.

Focus on the Séraphine pea coat

This season's star piece, the Caban Séraphine is a perfect illustration of our vision of a revisited classic.

• Slightly flared cut to enhance the silhouette.
• Collar with a wide lapel for assertive elegance.
• Double-breasted fastening with large buttons, a nod to the original coats.
• Long sleeves highlighted with buttons, a refined detail.
• Two patch pockets with flaps on the front, practical and graphic.
• Back slits for added comfort and movement.
  
  

Designed in Paris and made in France, it embodies our commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

An invitation

A military icon turned fashion statement, the pea coat is still a highly desirable staple in women's wardrobes. This season, Ines de la Fressange Paris is reinventing them in a light, elegant and timeless version.

We invite you to discover our new Autumn-Winter 2025 coats in shops and online.
A Parisian essential, to be worn today and tomorrow, with the simplicity and elegance of Ines.