NNJ07special2
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL HAND-MADE DESIGN HAND-DYED FRATELLI PIACENZA 1733 SUPERLUX PURE ALASHAN CASHMERE WOLLENSPUN SUITING FABRIC WITH PURE COMO SILK LININGS, SILK HAND-MADE BUTTONHOLES & SPECIAL FONTANA HORN MIXED BUTTON DESIGN STORY
THIS special version of the super limited edition NNJ07 special hand-made waistcoat vest and scarf set is one of only 8 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each exclusively from our original 19th century pattern and cut in a superlux pure Alashan wollenspun cashmere suiting cloth woven only for us by the oldest still operating woolen mill in the world and the world’s most respected cashmere fabric makers--Fratelli Piacenza 1733 in Pollone, Biella, Italy--combined with an exquisite lining story composition of pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive “Rinascimento” Renaissance and White, blue and black floral prints made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation—along with luxury weave viscosa lining fabric woven by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then all specially multiple dyed, washed and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using a series of processes that required over 26 hours of master work to achieve its special colors, patina effects, shaping, and incredible softness and drape. The design features a matching classic GBS trapezoid cravatte scarf design, carefully cut and sewn expert matching plaid tailoring work, impeccable handcut besom flap pockets--each fully self-lined in the precious Alashan wollenspun cashmere fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability, beautifully finished fully-lined interior construction with hand-cut center back vent, generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on all major seams which provide alterations capability for long term service and wear, an amazing button story of GBS hand dyed real horn button designs including several in precious white horn, made for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers-- Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy—and no less than six of our signature all hand stitched buttonholes in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads, and is hand-signed by the designer. The piece also features our world leading 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 thread. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of the special hand dyeing and hand making technique.
The NNJ07 special hand-made waistcoat vest and scarf set was made by hand exclusively from our original 19th century waistcoat and trapezoid scarf pattern from our extensive tailoring research...
…and cut in a superlux pure Alashan wollenspun cashmere suiting cloth woven only for us by the oldest still operating woolen mill in the world and the world’s most respected cashmere fabric makers--Fratelli Piacenza 1733 in Pollone, Biella, Italy...
...combined with an exquisite lining story composition of pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive “Rinascimento” Renaissance and White, blue and black floral prints made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation—along with luxury weave viscosa lining fabric woven by Tessitura Mauri in Como--then all specially multiple dyed, washed and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia using a series of processes that required over 26 hours of master work to achieve its special colors, patina effects, shaping, and incredible softness and drape.
The design features a matching classic GBS trapezoid cravatte scarf design double-faced with the same special lining story as the waistcoat, and carefully cut and sewn expert matching plaid tailoring work throughout both pieces…
…impeccable handcut besom flap pockets--each fully self-lined in the precious pure Alashan wollenspun cashmere fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability...
…beautifully finished fully-lined interior construction with hand-cut center back vent, generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on all major seams which provide alterations capability for long term service and wear…
…an amazing button story of GBS hand-dyed real horn button designs including several in precious white horn, made for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy...
…and no less than six of our signature all hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes of expert work to create) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads.
The piece also features our world leading 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.
This special super limited edition version of the NNJ07 waistcoat vest and scarf set is one of only 8 sets of it's kind made in the entire world--and is handsigned and numbered by the designer. It is not only a serious collector's piece but an extremely versatile, functional and wearable wardrobe investment. Its 19th century pattern and cut, 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. Designed and built like no other waistcoat in the world... a wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.
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2374 euro
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Geoffrey B. Small
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