A.P.C.'s "Raymond" Blouson Gets a Ripstop Rebuild and Cropped Proportions in a JOURNAL STANDARD relume Exclusive

Summary

JOURNAL STANDARD relume's exclusive rework of the A.P.C. "Raymond" blouson swaps the original fabric for an 85% nylon, 15% polyurethane ripstop with a resin film coating, shifting the piece from Parisian wardrobe staple to lightweight technical shell

The body is cut shorter than A.P.C.'s inline version and fitted with a drawcord hem that cinches the silhouette into a rounded balloon shape, while a mesh lining and tonal snap-button hardware complete the modification package

The Black colorway returns as a restock of the sold-out first run, joined by a new Brown that exists exclusively in the relume range and is absent from A.P.C.'s standard palette

JOURNAL STANDARD relume is reopening pre-orders for its exclusive rework of the A.P.C. “Raymond” blouson, restocking the sold-out Black colorway and introducing a relume-only Brown for delivery in mid-August 2026.

The “Raymond” is an established piece in A.P.C.’s outerwear catalog, but the relume SMU (special make-up) version departs from the inline model at almost every material and structural level. What arrives is recognizably a “Raymond” in silhouette and intent, but the construction underneath has been comprehensively rerouted.

The most significant change is the shell fabric. Where A.P.C.’s standard “Raymond” typically uses cotton or cotton-blend materials consistent with the label’s Parisian minimalist register, the relume version replaces the shell entirely with a ripstop woven from 85% nylon and 15% polyurethane. That blend gives the fabric a grid-reinforced tear resistance from the nylon component and a degree of stretch from the polyurethane. Layered over the weave is a resin film coating, a synthetic treatment applied to the face of the fabric that adds a level of water and wind resistance while giving the surface a matte, non-reflective finish. The listing notes that this resin layer has a functional lifespan of approximately three years from manufacture, after which it may begin to show signs of degradation including peeling, tackiness, or hardening. That transparency about material longevity is unusual for a product listing and worth noting for anyone evaluating the piece as a long-term wardrobe investment.

The proportions have been recalibrated as well. The relume version shortens the body length relative to the inline “Raymond,” pulling the hem higher to create a cropped stance that sits naturally above the waistband of wider trousers. A drawcord threaded through the shortened hem allows the wearer to cinch the opening, which transforms the lower half of the blouson from a straight drop into a rounded balloon shape. That adjustability means the silhouette is not fixed at the point of purchase; it moves between a clean, straight crop and a gathered volume depending on how the cord is set.

The lining is mesh throughout, a decision that prioritizes airflow and skin separation over insulation. Combined with the lightweight ripstop shell, the construction positions the piece as a warm-weather layer rather than a transitional jacket. Staff fitting notes on the listing describe the overall weight as minimal enough to throw over a T-shirt without adding bulk, and the mesh as effective at preventing the coated nylon from sitting directly against the skin.

Hardware has been stripped to a tonal register. All snap buttons are color-matched to the body fabric in both the Black and Brown colorways, removing the visual interruption of contrasting metal hardware that can break the surface of a solid-color shell. The effect is a cleaner read at a distance, where the closures disappear into the fabric plane rather than punctuating it. Branding is handled through a single point of embroidery on the chest, and the relume version carries A.P.C.’s updated logo, a revised mark adopted by the label from 2026 onwards.

The Brown colorway is the addition that distinguishes this second run from a straightforward restock. It does not exist anywhere in A.P.C.’s inline color palette, making it exclusive to the relume channel. The Black, meanwhile, returns as additional production of the original SMU that sold through its first allocation entirely.

Pre-orders are available now through Baycrews.