Journal
Fabric history: Moleskin
At Hast, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional garments. To that end, we continually explore materials to bring you an authentic wardrobe built around impeccably tailored essentials. This season, we...
Do you need a reason to dress well?
No, this is not the next philosophy exam question. And not to prolong the suspense any further… in our view, there is no doubt that the answer is no. There...
Our materials: quality as the primary requirement
As the new season begins, it is an opportunity to take stock, but above all to look ahead to a future we envision with optimism and ambition. Among these goals,...
How to build a collection
In menswear, no two seasons are ever alike. The start of spring and autumn is marked by the long-awaited arrival of new collections. As our autumn-winter pieces are about to...
Why do we blend fabrics to make clothes?
As you may have noticed, several of our pieces – for both summer and winter – feature fabric blends. Linen with cotton, cotton with hemp, cotton with linen AND ramie:...
Linen cultivation in France: an interview with ...
A short drive from Arras station, in the Pas-de-Calais region, lies a linen scutching cooperative named Opalin. Since 1988, this cooperative has opened up new outlets for local linen production....
The story of a success: the chino
After the t-shirt and the sweatshirt, we continued our summer saga with a new story… that of the chino. Also known as “khaki”, it was first worn by soldiers seeking...
Our eyewear workshop: made in France at Hast
Four in the morning on a Thursday. The Hast team meets at the Gare de Lyon in Paris to visit our eyewear workshop. A few hours by train later, we...
Three ways to style the sport jacket
Familiar with the Sport jacket? Also known as a "Sport coat" or "blazer", it is less widely known than the suit jacket, yet it remains an exceptionally versatile wardrobe staple....
Addressing material loss with our upcycled boxe...
It is no secret that the fashion industry still has some way to go to become more responsible. It is important to remember that many initiatives are now being developed...
The story of a success: the t-shirt
Originally used as an undergarment, it was only when it crossed paths with Navy soldiers and Hollywood film stars that the t-shirt became the icon we know today. A true...
How Did the Dress Shirt Become Sexy Again?
The dress shirt, which needs no introduction, is an essential staple of the menswear wardrobe, and the team at Hast certainly wouldn't disagree. A professional uniform to wear with a...
After fast-fashion, the ultra fast-fashion phen...
As we once again enter the all-too-traditional sales period, it seems important to address another, different yet related subject: the new brands described as “ultra fast-fashion”. These brands attract young...
Ripstop: Anatomy of a fabric
A short history of ripstop Ripstop—sound familiar? The name of this distinctively textured fabric comes literally from "to rip" and "stop". During the Second World War, military gear had to...
Sport jacket, English-style class
The men's wardrobe offers many interesting pieces, but the sport coat or sport jacket remains one of the classics of men's elegance. This jacket, too often relegated to the realm...
Our seersucker swim shorts
We are delighted to present Hast’s first swim shorts. Passionate about menswear in the broadest sense, we wanted to expand our offering and develop this essential piece for men on...
A brief overview of denim
The word denim sounds familiar to us, as if woven into our collective vocabulary. It is easily used, too often as a synonym for jeans, bringing to mind specific imagery...