An exceptional Fay driving jacket, handmade in Italy from an incredibly lightweight technical fabric and finished in a sophisticated grey with subtle mini-gingham style checks in blue and black. It perfectly captures what Fay does so well — combining refined Italian sportswear with elements drawn from military, utility and traditional driving clothing.
The jacket has a distinctly safari-inspired character, with a button-up front, flap pockets with snap-button closures and a practical buttoned throat tab that can be fastened around the neck for additional protection from wind and light rain. These functional details give the jacket plenty of personality while maintaining a clean and understated silhouette.
One of the coolest details is Fay's unmistakable signature firefighter-style metal hook clasp at the neck. Originally inspired by functional workwear fastenings, it has become one of the brand's most recognisable design signatures and gives the jacket an immediately identifiable Fay character without relying on prominent logos.
The quality of the finishing is superb. It features beautifully made Fay-branded buttons together with premium Italian Lampo zip hardware — precisely the sort of subtle detailing that separates genuinely luxurious Italian sportswear from an ordinary lightweight jacket. The miniature blue and black check running through the grey fabric is equally impressive: discreet from a distance but much more interesting when viewed up close.
I've been wearing Fay for many years and remain a huge fan of the brand. Their clothing has a wonderfully understated quality — beautifully made and luxurious, but rarely flashy. There is often some element of military, utility or heritage outerwear incorporated into the design, which gives their pieces a timeless practicality as well as a distinctly Italian sophistication.
This particular jacket is super lightweight and incredibly easy to wear. Throw it over a T-shirt, polo or lightweight knit with chinos or denim. It is exactly the sort of piece you could wear driving a convertible, riding a café racer for a morning coffee, travelling or heading out for a relaxed weekend lunch. It looks considered without ever appearing overdressed.
A beautiful example of quiet Italian luxury from Fay — lightweight, practical and sophisticated, with exceptional hardware and subtle utility detailing that makes it considerably more interesting than a conventional casual jacket.
Details
Brand: Fay
Style: Driving / Safari / Utility Jacket
Colour: Grey with Mini Blue & Black Gingham-Style Check
Size: Medium
Material: 100% Polyamide
Fabric: Super Lightweight Technical Fabric
Front: Button-Up Closure
Collar: Buttoned Throat / Wind Tab
Signature Detail: Iconic Fay Firefighter-Style Hook Clasp at Neck
Pockets: Flap Pockets with Snap-Button Closure
Buttons: Premium Fay-Branded Buttons
Hardware: Premium Lampo Zips
Design: Driving, Safari & Utility-Inspired Detailing
Weight: Super Lightweight
Condition: Brand New Without Tags
Made in Italy / Handmade in Italy
Approx. Measurements
Shoulders: 17 in / 43.5 cm
Chest: 20 in / 51 cm
Waist: 18.5 in / 47.5 cm
Sleeve: 22 in / 56 cm
Length: 27.75 in / 70.5 cm