YEMESKEL Parka Jacket in Olive | Waterproof Ethiopian-Inspired Outerwear
A parka for anyone who refuses to let weather dictate their day. The YEMESKEL jacket in Olive brings Ethiopian heritage to modern street style—waterproof protection meets the sacred Meskel cross in a thigh-high silhouette that claims space and keeps you covered, rain or shine.
This is the jacket that moves through storms without asking permission. Relaxed fit, adjustable details, and the kind of length that says you're here to stay. The Meskel motif isn't just pattern—it's a symbol of finding truth and light, worn by those who've learned to protect what matters while staying true to themselves. The Olive colorway connects to the earth, to growth, and to the resilience of things that survive season after season.
What Makes It Yours:
- 100% polyester construction—waterproof and built to weather any storm
- Thigh-high length with relaxed fit for coverage that doesn't compromise movement
- Meskel cross motif: Ethiopian sacred symbol celebrating the discovery of the True Cross, representing light, truth, and divine protection
- Adjustable cuffs let you customize fit and seal out the elements
- Inside pockets keep essentials secure and hands warm
- Olive colorway: earth-toned versatility that works across seasons and styles
The Story Behind the Stitch
Named "YEMESKEL" in honor of the Meskel celebration—Ethiopia's festival of light and renewal—this parka embodies resilience through the seasons. The Olive colorway isn't just a neutral—it's a connection to the land, to the earth that nourishes growth, and to the trees that bend in storms but don't break. It's the color of survival and adaptation.
In Ethiopian culture, olive branches have symbolized peace and reconciliation for centuries. This parka carries that same energy: protection that doesn't require aggression, strength that comes from flexibility, resilience that looks like knowing when to stand firm and when to adapt.
Every YEMA piece carries heritage forward while making room for whoever's brave enough to reach for it. This isn't outerwear for the select few—it's for dreamers, doers, outsiders, and everyone in between who need armor that adapts to whatever the world brings.
How to Wear Your Reign:
- Layer over everything from hoodies to blazers—this jacket makes the statement
- The Olive colorway is the ultimate neutral—works with earth tones, blacks, and bold colors alike
- Pair with sneakers for street-ready style or boots when the forecast gets serious
- The relaxed fit means room for chunky sweaters underneath—dress for the weather, not the calendar
- Adjustable cuffs let you roll up sleeves or cinch tight—you decide how this jacket serves you
Claim What's Yours
Modern royalty isn't inherited. It's earned. Claimed. Built by those who walk through storms and come out standing, who bend without breaking, who find strength in adaptation. This parka is for anyone who knows that protection isn't just about staying dry—it's about moving through the world on your terms while staying rooted in what matters.
Made with purpose. Worn with intention. Designed in Tiburon, California by immigrant founders who understand what it means to build shelter when the world feels uncertain. A portion of proceeds supports education for children in Kenya and Ethiopia—because claiming your reign means creating refuge for others too.
Product Specifications:
- 100% polyester waterproof construction
- Thigh-high length with relaxed fit
- Ethiopian Meskel cross motif
- Adjustable cuffs
- Interior pockets
- Olive colorway
Bold designs for the brave. If you're here, you belong.