The ETJ09 was created exclusively using a modified 1910’s 5-button single breasted waistcoat vest pattern from our extensive “earth.land.terra.” 2013 Paris collection tailoring research…

…and cut in a luxurious extrafine worsted Super 130’s pure wool “Ceremonia” classic Italian morning stripe suiting cloth woven specially for us by the Lanificio T.G. Fabio in Biella, Italy--the world’s leading center for fine virgin wool fabric production…

…combined with a special patchwork lining story of striped Como viscosa and deluxe jacquard weave linings by Ezio Ghringhelli in Varese--then specially individually hand-dyed in our studios with our special extreme handwork artistic artisan process and technique code-named “accident dye” which took over 12 hours of expert work to achieve its precise dark chiaroscuro mottled colors, patina effects, shaping and softness.

The design features hand-cut besom and welt pockets each fully-self lined in the superb Super 130’s wool cloth for maximum hand comfort and durability, impeccable fully-lined interior finishing…

…and hand-cut back vent, generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the piece to be altered and let out for long term wear and service…

…an extraordinary button composition story of five stunning and different real horn designs created specially for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy--and no less than five of our signature real hand-stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread…

The piece also features our world leading pure silk hand-dyed label created exclusively for us by Mion SpA in Torreglia which is the first label in the luxury industry to completely eliminate plastic polyester yarns in it—beautifully attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads. 

This special version of the super limited edition GBS “earth.land.terra” ETJ09 hand-made modified vest design is one of 3 pieces of its kind made in the world. It is not only a serious collector's piece but an extremely versatile, functional and wearable wardrobe investment. Its 1910’s inspired design, impeccable materials, components and construction provide superb comfort, ease of movement, and can be worn in a wide range of ways for travel, work and social occasions. Designed and built like no other vest in the world. A wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.

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