OCWC02special
Fratelli Piacenza 1733
Pure Alashan 2-ply 460 gram cashmere
A SPECIAL 19TH CENTURY PATTERN
HAND WASHED FRATELLI PIACENZA 1733
PURE ALASHAN 2-PLY CASHMERE 460GRAM SUPERLUX FABRIC COAT
WITH PURE COMO SILK LININGS, SILK HAND-STITCHED BUTTONHOLES
& FONTANA “ALESSANDRO” DESIGN REAL HORN BUTTONS
THIS special version of the super limited edition OCWC02 archive coat design is one of only 4 pieces made in the entire world from a 19th century modified 8-button double-breasted original pattern from our extensive tailoring research, and cut in a super lux ultrasoft pure Alashan Cashmere 2-ply 460 gram per meter coating fabric woven for us by the oldest woolen mill in the world and the world’s most respected cashmere fabric maker- Fratelli Piacenza 1733 Spa in Pollone Biella, Italy- then combined with a special lining story using our own pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive paisley print designs made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, the world’s leading center for fine silk fabric creation, then individually washed, shaped and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia for extra aging, shaping, drape and softness. The design features a modified historical nineteenth century double-breasted redingote duster coat design, hand-cut flap besom pockets, elegant “Alessandro” design real horn buttons created for us by the world's greatest living button-makers- Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy, and our signature real hand-stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-12 minutes to cut and sew) in pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread. The piece is hand signed and numbered by the designer and also features our world leading 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 which was handd yed to achieve its stunning color and lustre and exquisitely attached by hand using pure silk threads. Variations in color and density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of this special technique. Its remarkable cut and fit, developed over many seasons in the Paris designer fashion collections arena, complements a wide range of body types and shapes, and delivers a very cool and timeless style. We recommend professional clean only or hand wash separately in cold water.Do not put in washing machine or machine dryer, or wash with other items.
The special version of the OCWC02 archive coat design was made from a 19th century modified 8-button double-breasted slim-body redingote duster pattern from our extensive tailoring research, and cut in a super lux ultrasoft pure Alashan Cashmere 2-ply 460 gram per meter coating fabric woven for us by the oldest woolen mill in the world and the world’s most respected cashmere fabric maker- Fratelli Piacenza 1733 Spa in Pollone Biella, Italy...
The design features a wide array of first-class tailoring work including impeccable hand-cut besom flap pockets that required about 30 minutes each of expert work to cut and construct. The pockets are also not lined with cheaper pocket lining fabrics, but fully self-lined in the utlra soft, precious Piacenza Alashan Cashmere 2-ply cloth to ensure the very best and most sublime and comfortable feeling when you put your hands in them. This ,along with the generous front inside facings and 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams (for long life and alterations capability) require that GBS uses significantly more fabric than any other luxury brand, a critical design approach and economic commitment to ensure maximum value, wearing pleasure and peformance for its owner...
...the nineteenth century historical pattern's body-moulding diagonally extending back shoulder seaming and flattering shaped narrow sleeves originally derived to accomodate horse riding and military operational movement for its wearers, are expertly maintained on the OCCC02 giving it a wonderfully elegant slim-fitting silhouette when worn. An impeccable hand cut fully clean finished lined center back vent provides additional elegance and ease of movement...
...GBS spends more on buttons than most luxury brands spend on their main fabrics. It's part of our Art. Here, the special version of the OCWC02 is furnished with the elegant “Alessandro” design real horn buttons in gorgeous lucido gloss finish created only for us by the world's greatest living button-makers- Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy. Each one is attached entirely by hand using the designer's 40 year personal technique in order to perform perfectly with the beautiful signature real hand-stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew on the precious 2-ply cashmere cloth) in pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads to provide its owner maximum security and confidence when buttoning up the coat...
...each supercoat is fully-lined with a special lining story using our own pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive paisley print designs made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy-the world’s leading center for fine silk fabric creation, then once expertly combined with its outer shell assembly of pure Piacenza Alashan 2-ply cashmere... individually washed, shaped and treated by hand in our world-famous GBS Superworkrooms at Cavarzere Venezia for extra aging, shaping, drape and incredible softness...
The piece is hand signed and numbered by the designer and also features our world leading 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 which was hand dyed to achieve its stunning color and lustre and exquisitely attached by hand using pure silk threads.
Created in a super limited series of just 4 examples in the world each exclusively for Eth0s in Shanghai, this amazing supercoat is both a pure GBS collector's design piece and an extremely versatile superlux avant-garde wardrobe investment. Its dramatic historical cut and design, incredible materials, components, construction and fitted proportions provide superb comfort, ease of movement, and can be worn by slim men and women in a wide range of ways for travel, work and social occasions. Designed and built like no other coat in the world... this GBS OCWC02special is a pure Piacenza Alashan cashmere and silk luxury wardrobe investment of superb long-term value.
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7198 euro
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