Since 1968, the CPO jacket has been an iconic element of the Nantucket wardrobe, providing a more casual solution to the traditional dinner jacket. Known for its one-of-a-kind, hand-sewn durable construction, the CPO features our wool tweed fabric handwoven in our Main Street weaving studio and lined with colorful Liberty of London cotton fabric. Today, the CPO jacket can be found on both men and women enjoying a night out or simply worn while taking a walk on the beach or gardening. We invite you to shop the jackets online or at our shop on Main Street Nantucket.
Handsewn for over fifty years by renowned German seamstress Lia Marks, the CPO jacket was inspired by the classic shirt jacket worn by Chief Petty Officers in the Navy. Upon Lia's retirement, the jackets ceased production. After years of requests from our customers, we set out this year to honor Lia's legacy by bringing the jackets back into production, committed to upholding the quality and precision she was famous for. We celebrate Lia and a Nantucket Looms handweaving tradition by announcing the return of the CPO jacket; a new generation of this iconic piece, created using the same patterns and techniques as the originals.
