{"product_id":"transit-shirt-jacket","title":"Transit Shirt Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26-ATU-01-TJ01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shirt jacket built to carry like a bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped around movement, access and changing conditions, the Transit Shirt Jacket combines the storage logic of a carry system with the familiarity of a short-sleeve collared jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple access points distribute everyday objects across the body according to frequency, security and scale. A regular fit allows the garment to operate independently, over mid-layers, or beneath outerwear as conditions change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from pre-washed 100% cotton denim for durability, repeated wear and long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEVELOPED IN TRANSIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Transit Shirt Jacket was developed through repeated wear rather than from a fixed drawing alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessive samples were worn through walking, public transport, airports, streets and day-to-day travel across different environments. Pocket positions, openings, proportions and small construction details were adjusted according to what became inconvenient in use: where the hand naturally reached, which objects needed faster access, what felt exposed, and what became unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final garment is the result of that reduction process. Details that improved access or carry remained. Details that created visual or functional noise were reduced or removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCESS SYSTEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage is organized around three variables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrequency \/ security \/ object scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than treating every pocket as interchangeable, each access point is designed around a different type of object and moment of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01 \/ Frequent Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vertical zip entry keeps a phone and other frequently used essentials within immediate reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e02 \/ Secure Carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnap-secured storage holds larger valuables or objects that need to remain contained but accessed less frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e03 \/ Inner Slot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller internal division separates keys, cards and earbuds from larger contents for faster retrieval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e04 \/ Transit Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA horizontal hook-and-loop chest entry is positioned for passports, travel documents and frequently handled objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e05 \/ Palm-Side Hand Rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReversed pocket layering places stored objects against the palm rather than the back of the hand when the pocket is used as a hand rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e06 \/ A4 Flat Carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo internal jacket-side compartments accommodate documents, books, tablets and temporary carry without requiring an additional bag for every short movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHORIZONTAL ACCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConventional chest pockets are commonly entered from above. On the Transit Shirt Jacket, the primary flap opens horizontally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe change alters the movement of access. The hand approaches from the side, allowing the pocket to be opened and reached without lifting the arm into the conventional top-entry position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the flap, quick-access storage is paired with a separate zipped compartment. The two layers allow frequently handled objects and more securely contained valuables to occupy the same area without sharing the same closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flap itself was developed around the action of opening. Its central extension creates a clear point for the fingers to grip — closer to the intuitive movement of opening a small door than lifting a conventional pocket flap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARRY CLOSE TO THE BODY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel often creates a simple problem: the objects that matter most are also the objects handled most frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone. Passport. Wallet. Cards. Keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Transit Shirt Jacket keeps these objects distributed close to the torso rather than concentrated in an external bag or loose outerwear pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple closures allow the wearer to decide what requires immediate access and what should remain more securely contained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis does not turn the garment into a security device. It does reduce the need to repeatedly remove essential belongings from the body during movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's actually more convincing than an anti-pickpocket claim because it explains the mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe body becomes the carry position.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA WEARABLE BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket is designed to perform part of the role normally assigned to a small bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage is distributed rather than centralized. Different objects can be assigned to different positions according to the wearer's routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no prescribed configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA passport can occupy the horizontal chest pocket. A phone can sit in the vertical zip compartment. Cards and earbuds can remain separated in the inner slot. Documents or a tablet can move into the internal A4 compartments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system establishes the access points. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wearer decides the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADAPTATION SYSTEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Transit Shirt Jacket was designed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esystem rather than a seasonal object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts regular body and roomier short sleeves allow the same garment to change position within a layering system as conditions change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01 \/ Warm conditions — over a T-shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorn open, the jacket functions as the outer layer while maintaining unrestricted access to its storage system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e02 \/ Transitional conditions — over a mid-layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regular fit provides room for a hoodie, knit, sweatshirt or lightweight pullover beneath it without requiring the jacket itself to become oversized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e03 \/ Cold conditions — beneath outerwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen temperatures fall, the shirt jacket moves inward. It can sit beneath a coat, puffer or other sufficiently roomy outer layer while retaining its storage function close to the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving the garment beneath outerwear also changes how belongings are managed. When entering a restaurant, train, aircraft or other interior space, the outer coat can be removed without transferring essential objects from its pockets first. The carry system remains on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne garment \/ changing position \/ changing conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILHOUETTE + FIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Transit Shirt Jacket uses a regular fit rather than a close or oversized silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoom through the body allows the garment to accommodate a T-shirt, knit, hoodie or lightweight mid-layer. The sleeves are intentionally not cut slim, preserving enough volume for layered sleeves underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe length remains comparatively compact to prevent the additional storage architecture from making the garment visually heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits true to size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes your fit choice sound intentional rather than generic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAMILIAR FORM \/ UNFAMILIAR FUNCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underlying form remains deliberately familiar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standard collar gives the garment the visual language of a shirt, allowing the storage system to exist without dictating a purely outdoor or tactical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intention is range: the same garment can move from a trail or long day of transit into a restaurant, bar or urban interior without requiring a change of clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction is concentrated in the architecture of the garment rather than expressed through an exaggerated exterior silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREDUCED MILITARY REFERENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulder tabs introduce a restrained military reference — a visual association with movement, field clothing and garments made for people in transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly samples used wider, more conventional epaulettes. In wear, their scale competed with the pocket architecture and pushed the garment too far toward costume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth width and length were reduced during development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final version retains the reference without allowing it to dominate the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-WASHED COTTON DENIM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% cotton denim was selected for repeated use rather than delicacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts structure supports the pocket architecture while remaining familiar enough to wear across different settings. The fabric has been pre-washed to soften the initial handle and establish the surface before wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike denim generally, the garment will continue to respond to use over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL + CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Cotton Denim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-washed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Korea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional dry cleaning is recommended to best preserve the fabric's appearance and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf washing is necessary, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, separately from light-colored garments and in a laundry net. Turn inside out and close all fasteners before washing. 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