Outerwear

Prada FW09 Prada studded Coat. FW09 marked one of the earlier all-over studded designs that were prominent in Miucca's collections over the next decade. A grey, bleak set with a muted mauve as the floor. Brutal corporate man attire presented the runway; Overcoat, slacks and cockroach oxfords. Occasionally garments were studded with a torrent of hardware in geometrically precise patterns. I wanted to present this piece because Vogue recently released the "lost collections" this month -- due to the 2009 financial crises Vogue had to cut their men's publication temporarily resulting in an absence of coverage of FW09 collections. Vogue was able to recover the images and show notes and published them for all to see. I recommend checking it out! 9/10 condition, almost brand new. Size 52 fits L-XL

Raf Simons FW09 Ivory Wool Knit with Embroidered R Logo. Simple and effortless cream knit with mild moc nec and classic "R" logo. 7/10 condition. Size 46 but fits loosely unlike most raf tops. Suited for S-M.

Jean Paul Gaultier FW1988 "Robin Des Bois" Blazer. Gaultier, monickered "Enfant Terrible", flourished in the 80s with beautiful performative collections featuring thematic crossovers from a myriad of cultures, eras and silhouettes. FW88 homme, titled 'Robinhood', was no exception. "The man's suit meets medieval tradition". Runway was littered with middle age visual elements such as shields, knight sigils and fleur de lis embroidery. Knits had triptych graphics of mosaics and house emblems. Patterns consisted of harlequin-esque velour electric oranges and yellows, contrasted with bold moss greens fashioned in argyle. Some models sported pieper hats, resonating  "Nostalgic Elegance". The blazer is riddled with embellishments. Metal centerpiece titled with the punk slogan "Too fast to live, too young to die" sewn to a velvet rhombus fabric with beading at the edges. Tassels hang for aluminum fleurs, arranged in a V shape. More hanging embellishments at the bottom of the back. All on a striped, orange velvet fabric. The front is a bold lapelled double breasted blazer. Bespoke metal chest and wrist buttons. News struck this month that Gaultier is bowing out from his own brand. I find it amazing that he kept his brand under his own name for so long as others were gobbled up by fashion conglomerates in the 90s. Many of Gaultier's works are hard to source, especially those that are his most inspirational collections and I look forward for years to come to search and document said pieces. 8/10 condition for a 30+ year old item. None of the embellishments are missing. Some beading on the black velvet is loose and has minor damage. Fading and blemishing on some areas of the velvet. Size 50.

Raf Simons AW02-03 Virginia Creeper Distressed Heavy Leather Coat. A crimson key light, a runway in the vastness of the ominous woods and a penchant fondness of varsity nostalgia would best describe the Virginia Creeper AW02 season. The eerie, towering figures with muted colours reflect Raf’s observation of the duality of nature. This collection is more so immersed not by the graphics but with pieces like the coat shown here. This heavy leather coat and similar variations were on the runway over multiple layers of outerwear, puffers, plastic raincoats and baggy trousers to emphasize the cast of the menacing and slouched cut out of the wearer. Heavily distressed leather throughout, with patched embellishments and reinforcements. Lined in cupro. Elastic waistband on back to cinch the fabric to the lower back side. Zip down middle with oversized placket. Made in limited quantities in comparison to the cotton variation.

9/10 condition. Unfortunately missing the belt but can be styled without it just fine.

FW09 "A Closed Feeling" Mouton Shearling Jacket. Real fully lined trimmed luxurious shearling sheepskin, silk velvet, lace embellishments. Number (N)ine by Takahiro Miyashita FW09 Silk Jacquard Blazer in Cream/Blue. FW09 was the magnus opus for Takahiro Miyashita as he exited N(N) -- what his fans thought was his permanent departure from his creative aspirations. The collection featured 18th and 19th century influences with intricate tailoring and masterful craftsmanship. One of the more costly collections (with jackets averaging $3000), Miyashita's FW09 creations featured layered pattern silk for lining, embossed floral designs and velvet appliques.   9/10 condition. Sz 4 Tall M-L