How to Build "Friendly Relations".

Remember Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, considered by many to be France's greatest explorer?

Some think it was his unique brand of Colonialism.

Instead of bringing guns, he came armed with tons of cloth, glassware and tools. He built schools instead of forts. Insisted that European traders pay their African workers a decent wage.

All admirable traits.

But I think the secret to his empire-building was this jacket, which he often wore to meetings with tribal chieftans.

Historians agree with me.

"Brazza's natural charm and unhurried manner always seemed to enable him to establish friendly relations."

French Explorer's Jacket (No. 2685). As word of Brazza's success filtered back to Paris, the tunic was quietly adopted by the French aristocracy.

Made of luxuriously soft cotton fabric in a Bedford cord weave. High collar. Epaulettes. Slimming military cut. Taped seams, five-button front and six pockets: four outer placket pockets and two interior chest pockets, one with a zipper and one with a button flap.

A terrific lightweight jacket that'll turn heads and start conversations.

Men's even sizes: 38 through 48. Imported.

Color: Tropical Khaki.