Description
Moana Baoleh Jacket – Where Craftsmanship Meets Culture
A Signature Women’s Piece from Renaissance Creative Studios
The Moana Baoleh Jacket embodies the essence of RCSLA’s mission: storytelling through fashion, global craftsmanship, and timeless design. This women’s-only cropped jacket is made from authentic Baoulé fabric, a traditional Ivorian textile known for its complex weave and bold stripe patterns. Handwoven on narrow looms and dyed using age-old natural methods, the fabric carries stories of rituals, ceremonies, and generational pride.
Every jacket is constructed from 100% cotton, ensuring breathability and softness while maintaining structure. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece that bridges ancestral legacy and modern elegance.
Designed in Los Angeles, Rooted in West Africa
RCSLA proudly designs and hand-finishes each Moana Baoleh Jacket in Los Angeles, using fabric sourced directly from Baoulé weavers in Côte d’Ivoire. Because the fabric is made by hand, no two jackets are exactly alike. Slight variations in pattern and color are not flaws but features—each jacket is an individual statement.
The cropped silhouette makes it a perfect layering piece. Snap-button closures and structured tailoring give it a defined shape that accentuates the waist while remaining relaxed in its attitude. The front features flap pockets and asymmetric color blocking, with hidden pink polka-dot lining adding a playful interior touch.
Moana Baoleh Jacket – Styling Notes
This jacket can be paired with wide-leg trousers, linen shorts, or vintage denim for an elevated casual look. Wear it open over a simple tee, or buttoned up for a sharp cropped finish. Statement jewelry or minimal gold accessories will highlight the fabric’s deep cultural roots.
Layer it over a silk slip dress and heels for a night out or wear it open with high-waisted trousers for brunch. Its cropped structure makes it perfect for transitional weather, while the colors and pattern work across seasons.
For those with a traveler’s spirit, this jacket folds well and is light enough to carry on international journeys. It serves both as a conversation piece and a symbol of global unity through fashion.
Explore our full womenswear collection and pair it with one of our standout bottoms or the regal Queen Tee to complete your bold ensemble.
Artisan Craftsmanship and Natural Dye Process
Each Baoulé textile is created using centuries-old techniques. The weavers begin by spinning cotton threads and dyeing them using natural plant-based ingredients—barks, roots, leaves—collected seasonally. The stripes in each fabric symbolize community bonds, nature, and even moments in time.
The dyeing process avoids harmful chemicals, making the fabric not only sustainable but gentle on the skin and the environment. The dedication to handmade creation honors the integrity of both the maker and the wearer.
When you wear the Moana Baoleh Jacket, you’re not just wearing a jacket—you’re wearing a philosophy of conscious consumption, a celebration of ancestral legacy, and an extension of the artisan’s hands.
Key Features:
- 100% cotton handwoven Baoulé textile
- Naturally dyed in Côte d’Ivoire
- Cropped silhouette, fitted structure
- Designed and produced in Los Angeles
- Snap-button closures and flap pockets
- One-of-a-kind design due to handmade fabric
- Playful pink polka-dot lining
- Made to order only
Historical Significance:
The Baoulé people of central Côte d’Ivoire have passed down their weaving tradition for generations. Baoulé cloths have been used in ceremonies ranging from births and marriages to funerals. Their textiles are storytelling tools, with each pattern holding symbolic meaning related to the community’s beliefs, status, and family lineage. By incorporating these sacred fabrics into contemporary fashion, the Moana Baoleh Jacket preserves culture while redefining elegance.
Learn more about Baoulé textile history to explore the craftsmanship behind the fabric.
Fit Notes:
True to size. Slightly cropped fit at the waist. Model is wearing a size S.
Fabric Care:
Dry clean only. Store folded in a clean, dry space.
