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Timeless Craftsmanship: Vintage Ortega’s Wool Jacket

  • Writer: JungYeol Kim
    JungYeol Kim
  • Feb 11
  • 1 min read

Ortega wool jacket


Some brands have been in business for 100, 200, even 300 years, dedicated to a single craft. While Korea doesn’t have brands like that, it’s not really our fault—we went through Japanese colonization and the Korean War. Ortega, on the other hand, has been producing the same incredible textiles since the 1700s and is still going strong today. That kind of longevity speaks for itself. Respect.


Now, let me introduce the oldest Ortega piece in Soobaak’s collection. I can’t say for sure exactly how old it is, but I estimate it to be from before the 1950s. If anyone out there has more precise information, drop a comment! This vintage Ortega jacket is a women’s piece with a beautifully defined waistline. And despite all my years of sourcing and hunting, I’ve never come across something like this before. A label I’ve never seen, a silhouette I’ve never encountered... How could I possibly pass it up?


If you know Soobaak, you know we love curating the perfect balance of "product, artwork, and folk craft." This Ortega piece sits somewhere between artwork and folk craft—something truly special. Imagine pairing it with contemporary pieces; the styling possibilities are endless. If I had to put together a look with this jacket, the first thing I’d reach for is a suede Chanel bag.


Ah—seeing it on the mannequin, this jacket almost feels like an interior design piece. It has a presence, a power to it. Hope it finds its way to someone who truly appreciates it.


🍉 Vintage ORTEGA's Wool Jacket for Women (Recommended for size 55~66)

🍉 ₩1,100,000


 
 
 

Vintage Hermès Watches in the 1930s Art Deco Style!

  • Writer: JungYeol Kim
    JungYeol Kim
  • Jan 31, 2024
  • 1 min read

hermes watches in the art deco style
hermès watches in the art deco style

Hermès is one of the few luxury brands that Soobaak deals with. While we do curate pieces from the 90s to the 00s when Margiela was the creative director, it doesn't mean we obsess only over those.


There's something about Hermès, perhaps because it's still a family-run business, that exudes both sophistication and wit. Especially in the late 90s and early 00s, Hermès had designs that intertwined contemporaneity and modernism, which we absolutely love.


Of course, vintage Hermès from the 1930s tells a slightly different story – very classic indeed. Yet, even then, they had an undeniable allure, producing rectangular watches of such grand size. Compared to the typical sizes of that time, they were about three times larger, quite a bold move.


During the 1920s, along with tonneau cases (resembling tortoise shells), rectangular cases were also in vogue, but such big sizes were exceptionally rare.


Last Saturday, I collaborated with a watch YouTuber I admire on the theme of 'Watches that don't seem budget-friendly but were bought based on taste.' So, what does that mean? It's not about saying, "Oh, you bought this because your budget was limited to $2000!" but more about realizing, "Wow, you bought this $2000 watch because it reflects your taste!" Buying according to budget is nothing to be ashamed of, but anyway... This watch falls into that category – it's not about market value; it's about personal taste!





🍉 1930s Hermès automatic (25mm x 40mm)

🍉 Art Deco style

🍉 1,950,000 KRW

  • made in Switzerland

 
 
 
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