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EV12J12

SPECIAL EXTREME HANDWORK DESIGN HAND DYED LUIGI PARISOTTO "SACK" PURE LINEN MULTI-COLOR YARN STURDY HAND LUXURY SUITING CLOTH WITH REAL HANDPADSTITCHED CANVAS FRONTS, SPECIAL LININGS, SILK HAND STITCH BUTTONHOLES & FONTANA REAL HORN BUTTON DESIGN STORY

THIS special version of the super limited edition GBS Evolution XII EV12J12 handmade jacket design is one of only 4 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each exclusively from a classic slim-fit 3-button front single-breasted peak lapel jacket pattern developed from our extensive tailoring research, and cut using a very special pure luxury multi-color yarn weave linen textured fabric woven by the world’s leading research fabric maker—Luigi Parisotto in Sarcedo, Vicenza—combined with an exquisite lining story composition of luxury viscosa jacquard paisley by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese and diagonal twill by Tessitura Mauri in Como and special striped sleeve linings by Cervotessile in Varese-- then specially dyed, washed and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using a series of processes that required over 12 hours of expert work to achieve its special its unique dark brown colors, patina effects, shaping and soft but sturdy rustic feel. 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, real working buttonhole 3-button surgeon’s sleeve cuffs, all handcut besom flap, welt interior and ticket pockets fully-self lined for maximum comfort and durability, impeccable clean-finished fully-lined interior construction with hand cut back vent, working hidden lapel button and buttonhole which allow the jacket to be worn fully buttoned-up for cooler weather or sportier styling, an elegant design composition story of different artisan-made real horn button designs created only for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma Italy--and no less than 10 of our signature real hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew, over 2 hours of expert and painstaking work on buttonholes and buttons alone) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread, and is handsigned and numbered by the designer. The piece also features our world leading hand dyed pure silk label created exclusively for us by Mion SpA in Torreglia- the first label in the luxury industry to completely eliminate plastic polyester yarns in it--beautifully attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of this special technique. Please treat buttons and buttonholes with care.

The EV12J12 was exclusively created from our classic slim-fit 3-button front single-breasted peak lapel jacket pattern developed from our extensive tailoring research…

…and cut using a very special pure luxury multi-color yarn weave linen textured fabric woven by the world’s leading research fabric maker—Luigi Parisotto in Sarcedo, Vicenza…

…combined with an exquisite lining story composition of luxury viscosa jacquard paisley by Ezio Ghiringhelli in Varese and diagonal twill by Tessitura Mauri in Como and special striped sleeve linings by Cervotessile in Varese-- then specially dyed, washed and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using a series of processes that required over 12 hours of expert work to achieve its special its unique dark brown colors, patina effects, shaping and soft but sturdy rustic feel.

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…

…real handmade working buttonhole 3-button surgeon’s sleeve 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 EV12J12 superjacket with a classic 3-button array impeccably executed allowing you to unbutton and roll up your sleeves for work, play or just quietly showing off a little...

…all handcut besom flap, welt interior and ticket pockets fully-self lined for maximum comfort and durability…

...generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on all major fitting seams that provide plenty of alterations capability and allow the jacket to be taken or let out for long-term wear and service with impeccably crafted hand cut center back vent and eased in handset natural shoulder armhole construction…

... plus a hidden lapel button and working lapel buttonhole which allow the jacket to be worn fully buttoned-up for cooler weather or sportier styling...

…an elegant design composition story of different artisan-made real horn button designs created only for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma Italy--and no less than 10 of our signature real hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew, over 2 hours of expert and painstaking work on buttonholes and buttons alone) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread...

The piece also features our world leading hand dyed pure silk label created exclusively for us by Mion SpA in Torreglia- 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 EV12J12 classic hand-made 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 peak-lapel jacket pattern, 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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3074 euro

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made to wear with this exceptional trouser...

HBP03

CUT from the same luxury multi-color yarn weave linen textured fabric featuring hand-cut vintage recyle garment leather suspenders, this Original late 1940’s to early 1950’s based classic flat front relaxed-leg drop-crotch work trouser is the perfect matching trouser to pair with this jacket.

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EV10S12

CUT from an extrasoft "Venezia II" Super 120's single-ply pure superlux cotton microstripe weave shirting cloth

, this classic men's shirt pattern 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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