Arvotex (Finland) 70s, Diolen, High Lapel Notch, ClericalSUNDAZED & OUTSIDE SOCIETYS.O.S. | sundazed.io/sosThis men’s olive-brown jacket by Arvotex OY, manufactured in Turku, exemplifies the structured pragmatism and institutional clarity emblematic of late 20th-century Finnish clerical tailoring, articulating an architectural silhouette rooted in the convergence of ecclesiastical dress codes and post-industrial Northern European restraint. Its form is governed by a high notched lapel—precisely cut to suggest clerical austerity without disavowing bourgeois tailoring conventions—while a closed three-button stance and jetted hip pockets reinforce the garment’s planar surface logic, prioritizing uninterrupted structure over decorative excess. Constructed from a tightly woven poly-wool suiting fabric, likely rich in Diolen—a mid-century polyester fiber developed by Enka Glanzstoff—the textile reveals a discreet tonal overcheck within a technically matte finish, showcasing the chromatic precision and functional durability that characterized Nordic synthetic-forward cloth innovation during the Cold War industrial period. Optimized for travel, abrasion resistance, and low-maintenance upkeep, this composition affirms its alignment with institutional, clerical, and administrative dress mandates where longevity and composure were paramount.
