ET AL
ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG
The Ropegrain Blazer RG (EM26-1515RG) is a tailored single-breasted blazer with a stand collar, a single centre-front button closure and insert pockets, constructed unlined at the body with polyester contrast and lining. Its main fabric is 55% linen and 45% cotton in a dark charcoal ground with fine vertical beige pinstripes, and the garment is labelled dry clean only (P). Designed in Melbourne and offered in Black/Sand in sizes 1-7, it is intended as a layering jacket, styled in the Ropegrain range over a matching button-through vest and wide draped pinstripe trouser.
- Color
- BLACK / SAND
- Material
- 55% Linen 45% cotton, Contrast and Lining: Polyester
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Colour
- MPN
1000000361479
Specifications
Classic stand-collar unlined blazer with single button closure and insert pockets, crafted from a linen-cotton blend with polyester contrast lining.
Unlined construction, lightweight linen-cotton fabric, single button closure, insert pockets, polyester contrast and lining.
- Color
- BLACK / SAND · black
- Material
- 55% Linen 45% cotton, Contrast and Lining: Polyester
- Secondary
- cotton, polyester
- Style
- classic, minimal, tailored
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, formal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- classic stand-collar design
- unlined construction for lightweight feel
- single button front closure
- insert pockets at front
- 55% linen 45% cotton main fabric
- polyester contrast and lining
- dry clean only
- designed in Melbourne
- relaxed tailored fit
- versatile layering piece
Product Insights
The Ropegrain Blazer Rg is ET AL's relaxed-tailored rework of the linen blazer, built around a 55/45 linen-cotton ropegrain weave whose natural slubs and firm, matte cord give the jacket its texture-led character—softened by cotton into a lived-in crumple rather than sharp linen folds. Its stand collar, single button, insert pockets and unlined body (polyester-lined sleeves and under-collar) replace conventional notch-lapel suiting with a modern workwear silhouette that drapes from a natural shoulder, with black reading dressier and sand offering a subtle two-tone sheen. Priced at 679 AUD, it sits mid-market between a $100 staple and a $4,500 designer blazer, with the premium going to the house pattern rather than the fiber. The tradeoff: it's a warm-weather piece with no insulation, meant to be steamed and aired rather than dry-cleaned repeatedly (which softens drape and fades color), and while unlined sleeves ease shortening, body let-out is constrained by an unpublished side-seam allowance that carries the insert pockets. It also softens and creases with wear, pairing with the matching drape pant for a proportion that's a tailored top over baggy wide-leg, not a suit.
Verified claims
- Fabric character
- Ropegrain is a firm, matte, lightly corded surface whose slubs are natural, not a fault.
- Wrinkle character
- 45% cotton tempers sharp linen folds into a softer, lived-in crumple.
- Texture-led design
- Stand collar and insert pockets make the slub weave the jacket's visual signature.
- Collar contrast
- The polyester collar trim reads as a subtle sheen, not a colour clash.
- Collar and front
- Stand collar and single button replace the notch lapel and two-button front.
- Construction
- Only the body is unlined; polyester lines the sleeves and under-collar facing.
- Fit
- Cut as a relaxed-tailored middle ground — not boxy, not rigidly structured.
- Colorway
- The dark charcoal ground carries fine vertical beige pinstripes, so it reads as a black blazer with subtle lighter striping rather than a solid; BLACK is the dressier office choice, while SAND reads as warm light oatmeal.
- Pairing
- Wear with the weight-matched Ropegrain Drape Pant — a baggy drop-crotch pair.
- Price positioning
- 679 AUD sits between a $100 linen staple and a $4,500 designer blazer.
- Warm weather
- The 55% linen / 45% cotton shell and unlined body are built for spring/summer over a T-shirt, with no insulation.
- Care
- Steam and air between wears; dry clean only when needed — repeated cleaning softens the drape and fades colour.
- Size chart
- Sizes map to body measurements — size 4 is 100/85/115 cm, closest to AU medium.
- Layering
- Unlined body layers over fine knitwear or the matching vest without added bulk.
- Visual contrast
- On sand the polyester contrast reads as understated sheen, not a colour clash.
- Matching set
- Blazer, vest and drape pant share the EM26-RG code and the same 55/45 linen-cotton cloth.
- Proportion
- Tailored stand-collar top over a baggy drop-crotch wide-leg pant, not a suit.
- Price position
- 679 AUD places it mid-market — about 6.5x Quince's 100 USD staple and under a seventh of Gabriela Hearst's 4,500 USD Epona.
- Material
- Main shell is 55% linen/45% cotton, with polyester only in the contrast and lining; linen keeps it breathable, cotton softens creases.
- Cut
- Stand collar, single button and insert pockets replace the notch-lapel/two-button look of most linen blazers.
- Break-in
- Starts crisp; jacket and matching pant soften and crease together over time.
- Alteration ease
- Unlined body and straight hem ease shortening; sleeves are fixed at 63 cm and re-set their lining when shortened.
- Body let-out
- Body let-out hinges on the unpublished side-seam allowance; that seam carries the insert pockets.
- Shoulder structure
- No canvas or padding in the shoulder; the fit comes from the draped linen-cotton shell.
- Design provenance
- Designed in Melbourne; the 679 AUD premium is for the house pattern, not the fiber.
- Ropegrain identity
- Ropegrain is a corded 55/45 linen-cotton weave; its slubs are natural, not faults.
- Silhouette
- Stand-collar, single-button, unlined cut with a natural shoulder that drapes — not a structured suit.
- Insert pockets
- Insert pockets are real seam-set pockets that keep the front flat.
- Design language
- Stand collar, single button and insert pockets read as modern workwear, not conventional suiting.
- Manufacturing disclosure
- The manufacturing country is not disclosed, and no linen certification (European Flax, OEKO-TEX, etc.) is published for this style.
- Garment measurements
- Garment measurements (pit-to-pit, back length, sleeve) are not published for this style, and size 7 falls outside the brand's body-measurement chart.
- Pocket bag material
- The listing does not specify the pocket-bag fabric; since polyester is the only lining material listed, the bags are most likely polyester.
- Sheerness of sand
- In bright or backlit daylight, the SAND shell can appear semi-sheer, so a skin-tone undershirt is a sensible safeguard; the BLACK colourway is far more opaque and rarely needs one.
Product record
- Title
- Ropegrain Blazer Rg
- Brand
- ET AL
- Price
- 679 AUD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Layering over matching pinstripe pieces
In the brand's imagery, this pinstripe blazer is styled as the outer layer of a matching outfit, worn over a same-fabric buttoned vest and wide draped trousers, with the narrow stripes running continuously across all three pieces. The lapel folds back to reveal the vest beneath, and the blazer's lower edge meets the trousers' draped panel in an intentionally irregular, overlapping hemline at the upper thigh. The vest and trousers appear as styled companions in the look rather than confirmed parts of this blazer.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ropegrain Blazer Rg: Choose this for an unlined, stand-collar tailored look in a Black / Sand pinstripe: 55% linen and 45% cotton main fabric, a single centre-front button, insert pockets, and three-button cuffs on long sleeves. The stripes continue into matching vest and trousers for coordinated styling. Care is dry clean only.[1,3,4] | Blackwood Blazer Bt: Choose this for a minimal, stand-collar blazer in Charred Black: the merchant describes a classic, unlined style with a single-button centre-front closure and insert pockets in a main fabric of 78% cotton and 22% wool. Product photos show a fine vertical crinkle or ribbed texture and a slim, slightly fitted, hip-length silhouette, and it is offered in sizes 1–6. Note it is dry clean only (P), and while the description calls it unlined, the page also lists an acetate lining without explaining its scope.[5,6] | Milo Blazer Tj: Choose this for a tailored, single-breasted blazer with a high collar, waist tie detailing and insert side pockets, made in a limited Japanese fabric of cotton, wool and linen. It's shown in KHAKI — the only colour option displayed — with a single front button and a relaxed fit through the body. Note it's dry clean only (P).[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a model wearing a dark pinstripe blazer layered over a matching buttoned vest and wide draped pinstripe trousers; hands in pockets and chunky black zip-front boots visible.
- Blazer shapeSingle-breasted dark blazer with narrow vertical pinstripes, shawl-like notched lapel that folds back to reveal the vest beneath, long fitted sleeves with slight natural wrist creasing, front welt pockets with flaps.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Vest constructionMatching sleeveless button-up vest visible under the blazer, deep V-neck, a single column of round dark buttons down the centre front, same pinstripe fabric as blazer.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.19 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Trousers designHigh-waisted wide-leg trousers in the same pinstripe fabric with prominent draped, layered panels creating cascading folds over the front thighs and knees.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.72 · h 0.47 (high) - Pocket poseModel's hands inserted into side pockets of the trousers causing slight pull and natural fabric tension at hip seams.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.26 (high) - Pinstripe patternNarrow evenly spaced vertical pinstripes in a lighter contrasting color run continuously across blazer, vest, and trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.81 (high) - Visible stitching and seamsPanel seams and topstitching visible along lapels, pocket edges, and trouser panels, matching dark thread tone.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - BootsChunky mid-calf black boots with prominent platform soles and visible centre front zippers running from instep to top.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.82 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from head to mid-calf against a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadows under the feet.
- Model and poseMale model shown standing, head turned slightly to the right, hands in trouser pockets, relaxed posture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.94 (high) - BackgroundPlain high-key white background with no visible props or set details.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the boots and slight specular highlights on the boot leather.
- Image cropCrop includes model head and extends to mid-calf; lower legs and soles are visible while ankles are partially cropped by boots.
Colors
dark charcoal with beige pinstripes· main fabric (blazer, vest, trousers)#1B1A1Dwarm beige pinstripe· pinstripe linesgloss black· boots#131115- Blazer shapeSingle-breasted dark blazer with narrow vertical pinstripes, shawl-like notched lapel that folds back to reveal the vest beneath, long fitted sleeves with slight natural wrist creasing, front welt pockets with flaps.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter of a pinstriped blazer displayed on a model; matching pinstriped wide-leg trousers and boots are partially visible.
- Back body shapeStraight back panel of a single-layer blazer with vertical pinstripe lines running continuous from collar to hem; hem falls just below the hip on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarStand-up collar turned upward showing the pinstripe pattern on the underside; collar seam visible at the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve and cuff buttonsLong sleeve with a visible cuff showing three vertically aligned buttons near the wrist on the outer sleeve.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.45 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Pinstripe patternThin evenly spaced vertical pinstripes in a lighter beige color on a dark fabric, stripes continue across blazer and visible trouser.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.92 (high) - Matching trousers visibleWide-leg trousers in the same pinstriped fabric visible from hip down; trouser fabric appears loose and draped with vertical stripes aligned to blazer.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.55 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible skin and hairModel's neck and part of the head shown from rear three-quarter view, hair dark and short.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on plain white background showing a rear three-quarter view of the model; even studio lighting with minimal shadow and full-body crop to boots.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop showing model from upper back to boots, centered left of frame with white negative space on right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Background and lightingPlain white studio background with soft even lighting and minimal cast shadow under boots.
- Visible propChunky black leather boots worn by the model visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution commercial photograph with sharp fabric detail and clear pinstripe lines.
Colors
dark charcoal with beige pinstripes· blazer and trousers fabric#0E0D0Ewarm beige stripe· pinstripe linesblack leather· boots#131215- Back body shapeStraight back panel of a single-layer blazer with vertical pinstripe lines running continuous from collar to hem; hem falls just below the hip on the model.
- 03
Product
Right-three-quarter view of a dark pinstriped tailored jacket worn by a model; visible features include a tall stand collar, vertical thin rope-like pinstripes, a central buttoned vest underneath, flap pocket and layered lower panels that continue into matching wide trousers.
- Silhouette and viewRight three-quarter view of a long blazer worn on a model, showing front and right side panels from shoulder down to mid-calf; blazer sits over a buttoned vest and matching draped trousers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - CollarTall stand-style collar that rises almost to the jawline, with the collar interior visible and aligned with the blazer front edges.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric patternDark solid background fabric with regularly spaced, thin vertical rope-like pinstripes in a lighter beige/tan color running continuously across jacket, vest and trousers.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.45 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Front vest buttonsA vertical row of dark circular buttons visible on the vest beneath the blazer, centered on the torso and running from upper chest to waist.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - PocketHorizontal welt or flap pocket on the right-front panel (viewer left) of the blazer at waist level, aligned with the pinstripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Sleeve and cuffLong straight sleeve with a simple hemmed cuff, no visible buttons or vents on the cuff in this view.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high) - Lower hem and panelsBlazer lower edge meets a layered draped panel from the matching trousers, producing an intentionally irregular, overlapping hemline at upper thigh.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible construction detailsVertical seams follow pinstripe lines and are visible at shoulder and side panels; lapel/front edge shows a narrow facing aligned with stripes.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a seamless white background showing a model cropped at head and feet, even lighting with soft shadows, and a vertical composition focused on the garment.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing the blazer with matching vest and trousers and black zip-front platform boots; hands visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with bright even studio lighting that produces minimal soft shadows beneath the model.
- Shot crop and framingImage is vertically cropped above the top of the head and near the ankles, showing the garment from upper chest to boots.
- Image qualitySharp focus on garment textures and pinstripes with no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark charcoal with beige pinstripes· main fabric#211E24light beige· pinstripesmatte black· vest buttons#131215- Silhouette and viewRight three-quarter view of a long blazer worn on a model, showing front and right side panels from shoulder down to mid-calf; blazer sits over a buttoned vest and matching draped trousers.
Variants
7 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000000361479 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 1 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361480 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 2 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361481 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 3 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361482 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 4 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361483 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 5 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361484 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 6 | A$679.00 | Yes |
| 1000000361485 | ROPEGRAIN BLAZER RG - BLACK / SAND / 7 | A$679.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://etal-australia.com/products/em26-1515rg
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated