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HAND-DYED FRATELLI PIACENZA 1733 SUPERLUX PURE ALASHAN CASHMERE WOLLENSPUN SUITING FABRIC WITH PURE COMO SILK LININGS, SILK HAND-STITCHED BUTTONHOLES & FONTANA SPECIAL DESIGN STORY
THIS special version of the super limited edition WSC02 hand made archive coat design jacket is one of only 3 pieces of its kind made by hand in the entire world, each created exclusively for Eth0s in Shanghai from our single-breasted peak-lapel fly-front 3-button coat pattern from our “Witness” 2015 Paris Collection’s extensive tailoring research, and cut using 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 pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive geometric and Botticelli floral print composition lining story made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation--then specially multiple hand-dyed, washed and treated 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 uneven colors, patina effects, shaping, and incredible softness and drape. The design features impeccable invisible hand tailored fly-front silk-lined placket construction front, real handmade working buttonhole surgeon’s sleeve cuffs, impeccable handcut and constructed besom and welt pockets throughout--each fully self-lined in the precious Alashan wollenspun cashmere fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability, carefully cut and sewn expert matching plaid tailoring work, beautifully finished fully-lined interior construction with hand cut center back vent, generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the piece to be altered and let out for long term wear and service, all handsewn hemwork inside, an elegant button story with amazing deep-dished cross bottom button designs in real horn created only for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy--and no less than 11 of our signature real hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread…and is handsigned and numbered 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 with pure silk threads. Variations in color and color density are not imperfections or irregularities, but specific characteristics of the special hand dyeing and hand making techniquePlease treat buttons and button-holes with care.
The WSC02 was made using an original single-breasted peak-lapelled fly-front car coat pattern from our "Witness" 2015 Paris Collection's extensive tailoring research...
… 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…
…combined with an exquisite pure silk 16 momme raso satin exclusive geometric and Botticelli floral print composition lining story made only for us by the legendary Brenna family in Como, Italy--the world's leading center for fine silk fabric creation...--then specially multiple hand-dyed, washed and treated 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 uneven colors, patina effects, shaping, and incredible softness and drape.
The design features impeccable invisible hand tailored fly-front silk-lined placket construction front...
REAL HANDMADE WORKING BUTTONHOLE SURGEON’S 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 WSC02 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...
…impeccable handcut and constructed besom and welt pockets throughout--each fully self-lined in the precious Alashan wollenspun cashmere fabric for maximum hand comfort and durability, carefully cut and sewn expert matching plaid tailoring work, beautifully finished fully-lined interior construction…
…generous 2,5 centimeter seam allowances on major fitting seams that allow the piece to be altered and let out for long term wear and service, all handsewn hemwork inside with hand cut center back vent,…
…an elegant button story with amazing deep-dished cross-bottom button designs in real horn created only for us by the world’s greatest living buttonmakers--Claudio and Cinzia Fontana in Parma, Italy--and no less than 11 of our signature real hand stitched buttonholes (each one required 10-14 minutes to cut and sew) in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta thread…
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 with pure silk threads.
This special version of the super limited edition WSC02 supercoat 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 single-breasted 3-button peak lapel original coat 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... a wardrobe investment of unquestionable long-term value.
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5985 euro
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