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EV9J12special

EXCLUSIVE GBS HAND-DYED LUIGI PARISOTTO WOOL & LINEN IRIDESCENT WEAVE LUXURY SUITING CLOTH WITH REAL HAND-PADSTITCHED CANVAS FRONTS, PURE COMO SILK LININGS, SILK HAND-STITCHED BUTTON-HOLES & FONTANA ADVANCED DESIGN REAL HORN BUTTON DESIGNS

THIS special version of the super limited edition GBS Evolution IX EV9J12 extreme hand-made jacket design is one of only 3 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each exclusively from an original classic 3-button single-breasted notch-lapel jacket pattern from our extensive tailoring research, and cut entirely by hand using an all new advanced wool & linen iridescent weave luxury suiting cloth woven only for us by the world’s leading research fabric maker--Luigi Parisotto in Sarcedo Vicenza--combined with an exquisite lining story of pure silk 16-momme raso satin exclusive “Starlings” bird print luxury fabric developed by the artist LAS and made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation with pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings made specially for us by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then specially “accident dyed“ entirely by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using our special extreme handwork artistic artisanal processes that required over 12 hours of expert work to achieve its beautiful dark mottled and iridescent colors, patina effects, shaping and softness. The design features a special long-term design with 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 and handcut side vents, five impeccable hand-cut and tailored besom and welt pockets, generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the jacket to be altered and let out a full size larger than their original cut, real hand sewn hemlines (not machined), hidden lapel button which allows the coat to be buttoned all the way up for cooler weather or sportier styling, remarkable real horn button designs made exclusively 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 10-12 minutes to cut and sew) in pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads, and is hand-signed and numbered by the designer. The pieces also feature our world leading pure hand dyed silk 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 allowing the garment to be 100% plastic-free--beautifully attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of the special fabric and hand dyeing and hand making technique.

The EV9J12 jacket design was created exclusively from our original classic 3-button single-breasted notch-lapel jacket pattern from our extensive tailoring research…

…and cut entirely by hand using an all new advanced wool & linen iridescent weave luxury suiting cloth woven only for us by the world’s leading research fabric maker--Luigi Parisotto in Sarcedo Vicenza...

...combined with an exquisite lining story of pure silk 16-momme raso satin exclusive “Starlings” bird print luxury fabric developed by the artist LAS and made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation with pure cupro Bemberg-type sleeve linings made specially for us by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then specially GBS “accident dyed“ entirely by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using our special extreme handwork artistic artisanal processes that required over 12 hours of expert work to achieve its beautiful dark mottled and iridescent colors, patina effects, shaping and softness.

The design features a special long-term design with 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 classic 3-button surgeon’s sleeve cuffs

—a feature of the very best handmade jackets… 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 the EV9J12 allowing you to unbutton and roll up your sleeves for work, play or just quietly showing off a little...

…and five impeccably hand-cut and tailored besom and welt exterior and interior pockets-- each fully self-lined in the precious Luigi Parisotto suiting fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability…

…generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on all major fitting seams that allow the jacket to be altered and let out for long-term wear and service, real hand sewn hemlines (not machined) inside throughout and beautifully executed handcut side vents……

…plus a hidden lapel button which allows the jacket to be buttoned all the way up for cooler weather or sportier styling…

…remarkable real horn classic button designs made exclusively 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) in pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads…

The pieces also feature our world leading pure hand dyed silk 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 allowing the garment to be 100% plastic-free--beautifully attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads.

This extraordinary special version of the GBS Evolution IX jacket is one of only 3 pieces of its kind made in the entire 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 pattern, , incredible materials, components and construction provide superb personal style, comfort and ease of movement, and can be worn in a wide range of ways for travel, work and social occasions in hot climate weather. Designed and built like no other jacket in the world... a wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.

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3598 euro

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A superb jacket investment

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CUT from hand-made L.Parisotto "Venezia II" Super 120's single-ply pure 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

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