NYC Brand BODE Releases the Cheval Corduroy Jacket, Beaded and Inspired by a Childhood Pony

New York label BODE has released the Cheval Corduroy Jacket, now on sale in BODE stores and at bode.com as of October 23. "Cheval" is French for horse, and the jacket's starting point is a drawing the designer made in first-grade French class The subject was Checkers, a half-blind, retired barrel-racing pony that the designer and a sister learned to ride on. The jacket is cut from corduroy and embellished with seed beads Turning a child's drawing into a garment fits the way BODE tends to work, keeping personal memory and visible handwork at the center of its clothes Sewing tiny beads into the surface gives a simple, childlike image a tactile, dimensional quality. BODE is based in New York and is known for designs rooted in antique textiles and family history This piece continues that approach, translating a private story into something wearable. Shoppers who want to see the bead work and the texture of the corduroy up close can visit a BODE store Those who prefer to browse from home can order through the brand's website With cooler weather here, it makes a distinctive outer layer for fall.