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EV11J03special

SPECIAL EXTREME HAND MADE DESIGN HAND-DYED FRATELLI PIACENZA 1733 “ALASHAN BREEZE” CASHMERE, SILK & LINEN 180G. SUPERLIGHT SUITING CLOTH WITH AUTHENTIC HAND-PADSTITCHED CONSTRUCTION, SPECIAL LININGS, SILK HAND-STITCHED BUTTONHOLES & FONTANA REAL HORN BUTTONS

THIS special version of the GBS Evolution XI EV11J03 handmade jacket design is one of only 4 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each exclusively created from a classic 3-button single-breasted notch-lapel jacket pattern from our extensive tailoring research and cut using an amazing new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super breathable 180 gram per meter advanced plaid design weave superlux suiting cloth woven for us in Pollone Biella, Italy by the oldest woolen mill and most respected cashmere cloth makers in the world--Fratelli Piacenza 1733 Spa—combined with an exquisite partial lining story in luxury viscosa jacquard floral weave by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese and pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings woven by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then all specially dyed, shaped and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia, Italy using a process that required over 8 hours of expert work to achieve its special colors patina effects, shaping, drape and incredible softness. The design features very special old-fashioned canvas horsehair front and collar interfacings totally hand-padstitched with over 1000 invisible hand stitches inside to give it its remarkable soft, natural roll line along lapels and collar, hand-built classic 3-button real working buttonhole surgeon's sleeve cuffs, hidden lapel button which can be worn buttoned up for cooler weather or sportier styling, handcut welt, besom and flap pockets inside and out each fully self-lined in the very expensive Fratelli Piacenza “Alashan Breeze” fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability, impeccably clean-finished interior with Italian pure cotton taped seams and all hand-sewn hems inside, extraordinary artisan made real horn button designs created only for us by the the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy--and no less than 10 of our signature hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads. The piece is handsigned and numbered by the designer and 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--exquisitely attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads.

The EV11J03 was created from a classic 3-button single-breasted notch-lapel jacket pattern from our extensive tailoring research…

…and cut using an amazing new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super breathable 180 gram per meter advanced plaid design weave superlux suiting cloth woven for us in Pollone Biella, Italy by the oldest woolen mill and most respected cashmere cloth makers in the world--Fratelli Piacenza 1733 Spa…

…combined with an exquisite partial lining story in luxury viscosa jacquard floral weave by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese and pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings woven by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then all specially dyed, shaped and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia, Italy using a process that required over 8 hours of expert work to achieve its special colors patina effects, shaping, drape and incredible softness.

The design features very special old-fashioned canvas horsehair front and collar interfacings totally hand-padstitched with over 1000 invisible hand stitches inside to give it its remarkable soft, natural roll line along lapels and collar…

…hand-built classic 3-button real working buttonhole surgeon's sleeve cuffs…

…a hidden lapel button which can be worn buttoned up for cooler weather or sportier styling…

…handcut welt, besom and flap pockets inside and out each fully self-lined in the very expensive Fratelli Piacenza “Alashan Breeze” fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability…

…impeccably clean-finished interior with Italian pure cotton taped seams and all hand-sewn hems inside...

...generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the jacket to be altered for long term wear and service, and beautiful handcut side vents entirely finished by hand...

...extraordinary artisan made real horn button designs created only for us by the the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy--and no less than 10 of our signature hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads.

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--exquisitely attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads--along with Fratelli Piacenza's own "Alashan Breeze" official red label for additional proof of the incredible fabric's authtenticity--and is handsigned and numbered by the designer...

This special version of the super limited edition GBS Evolution XI advanced handmade jacket design is one of only 4 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 classic 3-button single-breasted notch-lapel jacket pattern, incredible combined 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 jacket in the world. A wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.

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6648 euro

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EV11P05special

CUT from the same new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super breathable 180 gram per meter advanced plaid design weave superlux suiting cloth, this American vintage classic military chino trouser design is the perfect matching trouser to pair with this jacket.

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EV10S08

CUT from Luigi Parisotto "Venezia II" hand-washed grey Super 120's luxury cotton shirting cloth, this classic European tailored cut fit supershirt design is the perfect matching shirt to pair with this jacket.

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Geoffrey B. Small

Geoffrey B. Small collections are produced exclusively by GEOFFREY B. SMALL MADE IN ITALY S.R.L.

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