Lambswool is wool obtained from a young sheep's first shearing, producing fine, soft fibres with a naturally springy handle. It is warm and breathable and is commonly used for knitwear, coats and other cold-weather garments.

Jacquard is a woven fabric in which patterns are created directly within the structure of the fabric rather than printed onto its surface. The technique can produce intricate floral, geometric or abstract motifs, with the pattern often visible from both sides in different forms. Jacquard fabrics can be smooth or highly textured and can vary considerably in weight and drape depending on the yarns and construction used. The name comes from Joseph-Marie Jacquard, whose early nineteenth-century loom made it possible to control individual warp threads and automate the production of complex woven patterns. His invention transformed textile production by making elaborate designs much easier to reproduce than with earlier hand-operated weaving methods.

Founded in Antwerp by Dries Van Noten, the brand is known for its sophisticated use of colour, prints, textiles and historical references. Dries Van Noten graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and presented his first menswear collection in 1986, later becoming one of the designers associated with the Antwerp fashion movement. His work is particularly recognised for combining refined tailoring with expressive fabrics and unexpected visual combinations.