The GRC03 was created exclusively from an elongated version of our fly-front notch-lapel 4-button center back vent greatcoat pattern from our extensive tailoring research...

...and cut using a superlux pure Alashan 2-ply 460 gram per meter cashmere coating fabric woven in Pollone Biella, Italy, by the oldest woolen mill and most respected cashmere makers in the world--Fratelli Piacenza 1733 Spa-- then individually specially GBS hand “accident-dyed” in world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using an advanced extreme handmade technology GBS process which required over 12 hours of highly specialized work to achieve its amazing mottled colors, patina effects, shaping, drape and unbelievable softness...

...combined with an exquisite lining story of luxurious pure silk 16-momme raso satin exclusive Darklands “Lord Byron” print design composition by Estefania Campillo comprising images of a painting of Lord Byron by the Berlin artist David Nicholson, housed in an original Louis XVI frame from a private collection, and made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world’s leading center for fine silk fabric creation--then specially washed and treated by hand again for extra aging, shaping, and softness...

The design features authentic handmade shoulder pads built exclusively for the specific design in our workrooms using all natural fibre materials (no poly or plastics) to provide superb wearing comfort, breathability, softness and structure--and most of all, the exact and precise shaping and form that the designer wanted for the supercoat's extraordinary lines and silhouette...

...impeccable invisible seam hand-worked fly-front construction, which shows absolutely no stitching on the center front yet is structurally sound thanks only to the extreme handmade technology that takes place inside the garment that makes it so, a design element that any other luxury brand and even most tailors would deem impossible to achieve so cleanly and effectively...

...real handmade working buttonhole surgeon's cuff sleeves—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 GRC03 with an impressive twin-button array impeccably executed in a classic arrangement allowing you to unbutton and roll up your sleeves for work, play or just quietly showing off a little...

...impeccable clean-tailored in the seam front exterior pockets and handcut besom inside pockets each fully self-lined in the original precious pure Alashan 2-ply cashmere fabric for incredible comfort and maximum durability. Put your hands in the pockets of this GBS supercoat and you’ll feel the difference immediately. This long-time value approach to maximum comfort costs more as it uses more of the precious fabric but results in incredibly soft comfort for you when you put your hands in the pockets of this coat. It can actually help reduce your stress and is part of the wonderful feel and experience of wearing the coat.....

...generous 2.5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams for plenty of alterations capability to let in or let out for long-term wear, service and value with elegant handcut center-back vent for ease of movement...

...plus, full weather versatility wearing with functional hidden button and working top lapel buttonhole which can be worn buttoned up for cooler weather or sportier styling...

...extraordinary hand sewn real horn incision-cut button designs made exclusively for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma...

...and no less than 9 of our signature real hand-stitched buttonholes in pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads which required at least 12-15 minutes to create each one...

The piece also features our world leading hand dyed pure 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—beautifully attached entirely by hand using pure silk threads--along with Fratelli Piacenza's own "Alashan Cashmere" official red label for additional proof of the incredible fabric's authtenticity, and is handsigned and numbered by the designer...