When Celine’s reversible patchwork jacket disappeared from the marketplace, Editorialist’s concierge team didn’t wait for a restock. The item exists online in that most tantalizing of states: Get Notified. For the average shopper, “sold out” is usually the end of the story. For the concierge service at Editorialist, it is merely a starting point.
There is a side to Editorialist that operates beyond the public eye. A team of stylists works in a rarefied world, knowing precisely where to look—and whom to contact—to source some of the marketplace’s most elusive pieces. Greer Pollock, the company’s Client Experience and Growth Lead, manages this process. Her job is to make the hard-to-find feel within reach. While the rest of us wait for a notification email, Pollock is already sourcing.
The team monitors launch dates closely. They are familiar with the incoming collection and aware of what pieces might arrive in store, often in tiers. They also rely heavily on their relationships with luxury brands. Celine is one of Editorialist’s closest friends in the industry. When everyone is after the same coveted piece, those relationships can make all the difference. In this case, the solution was wonderfully streamlined: the team simply texted its friends at Celine, and the piece was set aside for the client. “That trust lets us move quickly and secure pieces others can’t,” Pollock says.
Supply and demand take over fast. Inventory drops, and interest skyrockets overnight. That is exactly what happened with this jacket. Suddenly, everyone wanted it. Sourcing offers elements of dependability but always leaves room for surprises. Certain items, like Chanel’s denim ballet flats from Fall Act 1, we know will sell immediately. Others, like the Celine Patchwork jacket, are harder to predict.
Of course, once the jacket lands in a client’s hands, there is another question to consider: how, exactly, does one wear it? Pollock puts it plainly: “Your circle won’t forget about this jacket easily.” The piece reflects a broader shift among clients in the wake of quiet luxury. There is a renewed appetite for clothes with personality. Patchwork is lively; it is often multi-media, and there is nothing quiet about it.
It absolutely can’t be styled with every piece you own, but it can speak to a sensibility you’re clearly in touch with. That sensibility is an eye and appreciation for what has come before, and the ability to make it relevant. With a piece like this, you don’t need to do much else. Shoes, bag, and jewelry can all be kept to a minimum, since the jacket exudes a sense of finished style all on its own.
Let the jacket have the last word.
This particular style shares DNA with the current trend toward functional footwear, as seen in the hiking sandal, though the jacket prioritizes texture over utility.
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