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EV11J11

EXCLUSIVE HAND-WASHED FRATELLI PIACENZA 1733 “ALASHAN BREEZE” CASHMERE, SILK & LINEN 180G. SUPERLIGHT SUITING WITH SPECIAL LINING STORY, AUTHENTIC HAND-PADSTITCHED CANVAS FRONT CONSTRUCTION, SILK HAND-SEWN BUTTONHOLES & FONTANA REAL COROZO DESIGN BUTTONS

THIS super limited edition GBS Evolution XI EV11J11 jacket design is one of only 4 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each exclusively from our original 3-button single-breasted special drop-peaked lapel jacket pattern and cut using an amazing new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super breathable 180 gram per meter advanced 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 composition story deluxe jacquard weave luxury viscosa fabric by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese with cotton & viscosa striped lining and pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings by Tessitura Mauri in Como--for maximum comfort, lightweight and softness, then individually hand-washed, shaped and treated in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia for extra aging, shaping, drape and remarkable softness. The piece also features very special old-fashioned canvas horsehair front and collar interfacings totally hand-padstitched with over 900 invisible hand stitches inside to give it its remarkable soft, natural roll line along lapels and collar, real working buttonhole 3-button array surgeon sleeve cuffs, impeccable handcut diagonal welt and besom pockets inside and out- each fully self-lined in the very expensive Fratelli Piacenza “Alashan Breeze” fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability, beautiful clean-finished interior construction with Italian deluxe jacquard weave taped seams and all hand-sewn hems inside, extraordinary GBS hand-dyed artisan made real Corozo button designs created specially 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 hand-signed 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 EV11J11 superjacket was created exclusively for maximum comfort and ease of wear from our original 3-button single-breasted special drop-peaked lapel slightly longer length relaxed body jacket pattern…

…and cut using an amazing new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super-breathable 180 gram per meter advanced 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 composition story deluxe jacquard weave luxury viscosa fabric by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese with cotton & viscosa striped lining and pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings by Tessitura Mauri in Como, for maximum comfort, lightweight and softness--then individually washed, shaped and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia for extra aging, shaping, drape and remarkable softness.

The piece also features very special old-fashioned canvas horsehair front and collar interfacings totally hand-padstitched with over 900 invisible hand stitches inside to give it its remarkable soft, natural roll line along lapels and collar…

REAL HANDMADE WORKING BUTTONHOLE SURGEON’S CUFFS

—a long running “code” symbol of jackets and coats made only for elite wardrobes… due to the rare and extreme sartorial skill sets and precision required to create them (there are very few tailors or brands left in the world who have the skill levels and know how to execute them, and their work is expensive)—come standard on this EV11J11special hyperjacket with a classic e 3-button array impeccably executed allowing you to unbutton and roll up your sleeves for work, play or just quietly showing off a little.

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

…generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the jacket to be altered and let out for long-term wear and service with handcut center-back vent and beautiful clean-finished interior construction with Italian deluxe jacquard weave taped seams and all hand-sewn hems inside...…

...beautiful GBS hand-dyed artisan made real Corozo button designs created specially 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 EV11J11 classic hand-made shirt 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 original drop-peaked lapel, 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 jacket in the world. A wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.

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5130 euro

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EV11P13

CUT from the same amazing new “Alashan Breeze” 60% Cashmere, 32% Silk & 8% Linen superlight super breathable 180 gram per meter advanced design weave superlux suiting cloth, this this hand-made gentleman's trouser design is the perfect matching trouser to pair with this jacket.

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EV9S15special

CUT from “Superleggero” pure super lightweight handkerchief linen, this classic European tailor cut short-sleeved supershirt design is the perfect matching shirt to pair with this jacket.

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EV11S02special

CUT from another example of the “Superleggero” pure super lightweight handkerchief linen, this tailored men's shirt pattern 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.

GBS Superworkrooms Via dell'Artigianato, 4 - 30014 Cavarzere (Venezia) Italy
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