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FW09 Studded Topcoat
Prada
$1,820
FW09 Studded Topcoat
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$1,820 -
AW03 “Closer” Power, Corruption & Lies Label Hoodie
Raf Simons
$5,900
AW03 “Closer” Power, Corruption & Lies Label Hoodie
Raf Simons AW03 "Closer" Power, Corruption & Lies Vinyl Label Hoodie. In the Fall/Winter 2003 "Closer" collection, Simons took liberty in pulling from Peter Saville’s archive with Factory Records' permission. Saville, co-founder of Factory Records -- a label company with a strong-willed manifesto tied to the art world, is very deliberate and particular with the choices he makes creating the album art despite it looking pedestrian on the surface. Saville reappropriates artwork to tie to the motifs of the music, resulting to some of the most universally recognizable album covers of all time. A replica Henri Fantin-Latour’s ‘A Basket Of Roses', currently shown in London, is featured as the artwork for New Order's 1983 album "Power, Corruption & Lies" in which Saville interprets as "Flowers suggested the means by which power, corruption and lies infiltrate our lives. They’re seductive.". A palette of cryptic geometric colours are arranged on the top right of the album. These colours actually are a code, a code which cipher is located on the sleeve, and if transcribed reads "FAC. 75" which is the catalogue number (internal reference for the record label) for the album. On the actual vinyl record disc, printed on the vinyl label, is the artwork featured on the hoodie here. A typographic piece, arranged in a clock-like circular format informing the PCL album's details. Size 48, massive.$5,900 -
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SS04 “Strip” Beaded Crystal Blazer
Dior
$2,550
SS04 “Strip” Beaded Crystal Blazer
Dior Homme SS04 “Strip” Beaded Crystal Blazer. The most intricate design of the Strip runway, this beautiful blazer by Hedi Slimane features meticulous beading in the front and back with silk accents and lapels. Single button chain clasp, mild shoulder structure. SS04 is another exceptional addition to Hedi’s zealous narrative to redefine men’s masculinity on and off the runway. 9/10 condition, only missing 2 beads. Sz 50.$2,550 -
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SS17 Nasawi Hand-knit Sweater (Black)
Dries Van Noten
$620
SS17 Nasawi Hand-knit Sweater (Black)
Dries Van Noten Nasawi Handknit Sweater in black. A Multicolor/material knit consisting of silk, linen, cashmere, polyamide, wool, cotton, viscose, paper spun into a clash of colours and materials was featured for the SS17 runway. Due to the complexity of the knits, each item has different details and motifs. Basketweave bottom is haphazardly littered with multiple gauges or sturdiness and materials, some that are elastic with others that are mesh-like accompanied by a more conventional, but subtly complex ribknit top. A notable detail is that the different gauges and yarn weight slightly differ per area allowing for interesting layering options as some areas of the sweater are more transparent than others. 9/10 condition. Small, Oversized.$620 -
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SS17 Nasawi Hand-knit Sweater (Ivory)
Dries Van Noten
$670
SS17 Nasawi Hand-knit Sweater (Ivory)
Dries Van Noten Nasawi Handknit Sweater in Ivory. A Multicolor/material knit consisting of silk, linen, cashmere, polyamide, wool, cotton, viscose, paper spun into a clash of colours and materials was featured for the SS17 runway. Due to the complexity of the knits, each item has different details and motifs. Basketweave bottom is haphazardly littered with multiple gauges or sturdiness and materials, some that are elastic with others that are mesh-like accompanied by a more conventional, but subtly complex ribknit top. A notable detail is that the different gauges and yarn weight slightly differ per area allowing for interesting layering options as some areas of the sweater are more transparent than others. 9/10 condition. Medium, Oversized.$670 -
Fw09 Moc Neck Embroidered R Logo Knit
Raf Simons
$245
Fw09 Moc Neck Embroidered R Logo Knit
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.$245 -
Reversible Faux Fur Vest
Issey Miyake
$355
Reversible Faux Fur Vest
$355Issey Miyake FW02 Reversible Faux Fur Vest. Miyake set out to create linear patterns this season consisting mostly of vegan materials. Rubberized buttons, high neck, reversible YKK zipper, hand pockets on both sides. Nylon border with striped faux fur on reverse.
8/10 condition, some mild abrasions. Size 2 fits a medium.
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FW88 “Robin Des Bois” Blazer
Jean Paul Gaultier
$1,775
FW88 “Robin Des Bois” Blazer
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.$1,775 -
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90s “Mini Crini” Stars Denim Jacket
Vivienne Westwood
$830
90s “Mini Crini” Stars Denim Jacket
Vivienne Westwood early 90's "Mini Crini" Stars Denim Jacket. The mid 80s marked vivienne's peak works including SS1985 titled "Mini-Crini", a study of fashion juxtapositions. The title itself works as a solid exemplar, "Mini" being the miniskirt and "Crini" referring to the traditional crinoline. The combination of conflicting ideals, a crinoline representing encumbrance and the miniskirt symbolizing liberation, concots designs that serve as a cornerstone to Westwood's fashion iconoclasm that so many are drawn to. SS85 introduced patterns such as the star print, circle print and orb print iconic to Vivienne Westwood and still reappropriated in designs today. What we have here is the early 90s variation of the iconic star jacket with improvements made on top of the 1985 original while strictly keeping the notable qualities of it. One of the more notable new motifs is the classic label on the front left pocket. Denim aged beautifully with unreplicatable fades bringing character to the jacket. 8/10 condition, faded. Size L fits wide and cropped. Can fit an M-L, best for a classic large.$830 -
FW14 “Crossed Crocodiles Growl” Embroidered Wool “Face” Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck
$830
FW14 “Crossed Crocodiles Growl” Embroidered Wool “Face” Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck FW14 "Crossed Crocodiles Growl" Embroidered Wool "Face" Jacket. FW14 is yet another Walt collection featuring tribalist motifs and strong advocacy for human rights. From the season's title, crossed crocodiles are symbols used in parts of Africa, especially with the Akan peoples, to indicate unity dating back to the 1400s. Brass or bronze were smithed into alligator charms sharing a stomach used as weights, heirlooms or novelty items. The symbol is epitomized perfectly in this translated proverb: "The crossed crocodiles have one belly but when eating they fight." Jacket is a complex melange blue weaved from fuzzy wool. Knit ribbing. The highlight of the jacket, the back graphic, features a high gauge crochet embroidery which uses shades of pink, teal and black to create shadows and definition. Yarn hangs loose from face to resemble facial hair. Detailed quilted lining featuring an ensemble of Walter logos. 8/10, some discolouration on the knit ribbing. Size 50 Best for a large or loose medium.$830 -
YYPH x Dianese AW04 Motorcycle Jacket
Yohji Yamamoto
$1,750
YYPH x Dianese AW04 Motorcycle Jacket
Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme AW04 Runway Dianese Motorcycle Jacket. Yohji introduced a collaboration between his labels and the technical motorcycle gear specialist Dianese. The Red/White design strongly resembles the "Toga72" jacket from the Settantadue line. Key differences are the removal of the Dianese logo and zip pocket at the front, "Y O H J I" type leather patch in the center region and the "Riders" design on the back. Minor differences are changes in stitch count, refining of the piping, the concealment of minor production faults and rounder edges. Many variations of the jacket were introduced in 2004 for the Y's line, but few made it to the mainline "Pour Homme" runway. Jacket has padding on elbows and shoulders. 8/10 condition,still has maxfield retail tags. Sz 50.$1,750 -
AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket
Dolce & Gabbana
$1,125
AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket
Dolce & Gabbana AW03 Blistered Leather Bondage Jacket. Deep anthracite blistered leather ending in black knit ribbing on arms and waist. Buckled and adjustable straps wrap around the jacket and loosely flail when worn. Fits Loose. 9/10 condition. Size 48. Fits M-L$1,125 -
FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simons
$1,000
FW03 “Closer” Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit
Raf Simon FW03 "Closer" Unknown Pleasures Melange Knit. Raf Simons in FW03 took liberty in pulling from Peter Saville's archive. Joy division, New Order and other saville motifs were plastered, knit or painted on the post-punk centered collection of 03. The iconic Unknown Pleasures album cover was also pulled for this collection, used on a leather jacket and the knit featured here. The runway colorway was in a straight black, the variation here is in a melange cream. What many may not know is that Saville reappropriated the original graphic from the very first visual representation of pulsars from a neutron printed in the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy (1977). Saville reasoned that Joy Division “very astutely spotted this image as potentially a wonderfully enigmatic symbol for a record cover.” The unusual phenomenon of the album cover's appeal is so ingrained into the fabric of society, with its endless interpretations and parodies, that it eclipses Joy Division's musical influence. Size 48. 6/10 condition. Rips and tears at seams. Pilling.$1,000 -
“SEX” 70’s Striped Mohair
Vivienne Westwood
$1,125
“SEX” 70’s Striped Mohair
The next installment in our continuing Seditionaries capsule with @aeonarchive is the Sex Shop mohair sweater in the iconic red and black colorway. Granted, the term iconic has been used frequently in the critique of fashion, however it’s rarely in regards to a garment that has shifted the public’s perception of style with, or without their awareness. This piece both in of itself, as well as the color-way, is the root of multiple fashion movements throughout pop culture history. In regards to the recent resurgence of interest in japanese brands that are endrenched in the punk scene like Undercover, Number (N)ine, and Fragment one cannot forget that cornerstone motifs they are remembered for were wholly taken from the mother of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, and her store, which at the time of this release was deemed the “Sex Shop.” Variations of this sweater were worn by the likes of Kurt Cobain, who was influenced to purchase the jumper by Courtney love at a “Breeders” show in 1992 because she wanted him to look like Sid Vicious. Although culturally this sweater has been attached to Kurt, it was Sid Vicious and John Lydon of the Sex Pistols were the first ones who to sport striped mohairs. Beginning in the mid seventies, they left lasting images of their eccentric style that continually inspire generations of designers, and consumers alike. The fit is unique to every piece, although they all follow a similar code of cropped sleeves, shortened length, and extended shoulder line. This specific fit set up the code of what would be known as classic “punk”. 8/10 condition, mildly shrunk. Fits XS$1,125 -
FW91 “French Cancan” Muscle Zip Knit
Jean Paul Gaultier
$855
FW91 “French Cancan” Muscle Zip Knit
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille FW91 "French Cancan" Muscle Body Knit. JPG body suits or tatoo tops of the 90s are a core element in the litany of revolutionary designs under the designer's belt. As "heroin chic" started to manifest in the early 90's, Gaultier took a play at the early 80's "supermodel" ultra idealized male body rendering the featured knit here with padding resembling muscle definition. Midsection of the garment emulates the male torso as the end seams wrap around to the wearer in accordance to the anatomy of a sculpted Apollo's belt. Recently suspended display at the FIT "The Body, Fashion and Physique" exhibit as of March. Pictures of the gallery shown. New, preserved condition. sz 52, Fits M-L depending on desired fit.$855 -
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AW06 “Stop Terrorizing Our World” Bone Knit Sweater
Walter Van Beirendonck
$428
AW06 “Stop Terrorizing Our World” Bone Knit Sweater
Walter Van Beirendonck FW06 “Stop Terrorizing Our World” Miss Amazon Bones Knit Sweater. FW06 marked WVB’s protocollection for politically and socially charged motifs(outside of his “Gender?” collection of 2000) abundantly present in collections today. Models walked along the catwalk in dim suits with slogans sporadically plastered among their clothing. At the half-way point of the show, models reversed their outfits, removed tops and changed their make up to behold elaborate displays of deeper issues which walter describes here: I created characters on the backs of the models. In my view, they represent the protagonists that are important in our contemporary world. The Exterminator, for example, with all the diseases around the world, such as AIDS, overpopulation, fevers, and so on. Mr. Greedy stood for America and the fast food industry, Presidents Bush and Reagan, fighting and war. We had Miss Amazon, who was partly a beautiful woman (we used Madonna as the symbol) and partly a decomposing body, with exposed bones that nonetheless still wear designer jewellery. The Rainbow Man was me: I still believe in rainbows This knit sweater was hidden under and then revealed later for the decomposing beacon of beauty named “Miss Amazon”. Knit represents a skeletal caricature of the upper chest. Sits on the waist, and fitted with ribbing only on the arms rendering the chest to fit like a tee. 7.5/10 condition. Multiple mild stains seen here. In front chest and back of arm.$428 -
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons
$20,000
FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched Ma-1 Camo Bomber
Raf Simons FW01 Riot Riot Riot! Patched MA-1 Camo Bomber. The nearly tiring reminder, but well merited and critically acclaimed Raf Simons collection that represents the cornerstone of men's "archive". The conversation piece that served as a catalyst to mainstream interest of Raf Simons and past mens fashion as a whole; The Riot Riot Riot! patched bomber still stands today as one of the most coveted articles of men's clothing. Simply a Fostex bomber, purchasable at many army surplus stores around the world, patched on with images of Bowie, Richy Edwards, a Bauhaus Poster, and an article for the missing Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers. After sporting sleek, monotone capes, cloaks and academic looks in the 90's, Raf took a hiatus and returned with the iconoclastic Riot collection. Featuring layered compositions of jackets over coats and massive pants with scarves wrapped around the models' faces which look was inspired from east european youth layering for cold winters. In a time where sleek geometric minimalism or gaudy buckle belts with distressed jeans were a common occurrence on the runway, Raf Simons introduced a baggier, menacing look compelled by his music/film interests plastered on clothing in a postmodern mishmash which many are still inspired by 20 years later today. 9/10 condition. OS$20,000 -
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FW13 Anatomicouture Leather Rider
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$1,875
FW13 Anatomicouture Leather Rider
$1,875Undercover FW13 Anatomicouture Leather Rider. The Anatomicouture collection visualized Jun’s study with human anatomy. One of the iconic designs that came from the collection is the “hagi” layered pattern, typically on bottoms, and the “ribcage” shown here as a white leather cutout sewn on the backside of the moto. Like other outwear from the collection, the jacket is mildly insulated with thin quilt in muave. Zipper pockets and cinches with concealed plackets. Zip around compartment pockets.
The Leather Rider is the staple jacket from the FW13 season and is unfortunately only available in sizes on the smaller end. Here we have a coveted and rarely surfaced size 5, the largest size available from undercover, for sale.
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AW03 “Paperdoll” Osama/Bush Skull Down Puffer
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$433
AW03 “Paperdoll” Osama/Bush Skull Down Puffer
Undercover AW03 "Paper Doll" Osama/Bush Down Puffer Jacket. Along with the iconic hybrid reconstructed jacket and pants from the coveted "Paper Doll" collection are two patterns depicting the faces of American President George W Bush and Al-Queda Founder Osama Bin Laden in forms of military camouflage which were applied on various garments. Jun Takahashi, similar to his strongest source of inspiration, Vivienne Westwood, never came short in expressing his anti war sentiments in the peak iconoclast eras of Undercover -- These were, for the most part, exclusive to the mens collections. Possibly due to Takahashi's focus on women's fashion as a creative outlet while the men's designs were focused on what he sees himself wearing. Fairly recently however, Undercover is said to have take a strong shift in its principles by focusing on the conceptual aspect of menswear. Down jacket has osama/bush pasted on the eyes of skulls and patterned in different contrasts of moss green. Nylon outer, with down feather insulation. Multiple hidden compartments in the back and two small hidden zip pockets in the left arm. What looks like a removable blank velcro nameplate on front and back. YKK zippers. 8/10 condition. Sz M, fits true.$433 -
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AW03 Skirted Bondage Moto Jacket
Helmut Lang
$1,240
AW03 Skirted Bondage Moto Jacket
Helmut Lang AW03 Skirted Bondage Moto Jacket. The runway, motifs, and designs for Helmut Lang's final handful of seasons is unquestionably engrained in modern fashion. A few of Lang's coveted classics like the skirted bomber were part of AW03, which makes this the moto variation made in lower quantities. HL exercised his creative reach in his final collections before parting with his own label and moving on to sculpture. A natural authority over minimalism, Helmut Lang left a robust footprint in fashion. A legacy unmatched. Jacket is made from a cotton shell, lined in a cupro/cotton material. Bondage straps on elbow, removable straps at hands. Waist belt and classic moto jacket details. Concealed snap down lapels. Adjustable belt back. 7.5/10 condition. Some of the elastic is loose, but its to be expected of this 15 year old garment. Fabric is mildly faded.$1,240 -
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APOC Towelterry Sample Jacket
Issey Miyake
$265
APOC Towelterry Sample Jacket
Issey Miyake early 00's Sample Towelterry Jacket. Issey's designs fundamentals begin with the philosophy of "Apoc", or "A Piece of Cloth" which explores the relationship between body, fabric and the space between leading to Issey's fascination and innovation with technical fabrics and production techniques. APOC, started in the late 90's, uses computer aided fabric manufacturing to construct garments from a single thread. This resulted in complex graphics and displaced texturing which designs were all weaved into the fabric then cut & sewn. Towelterry jacket with weaved in multicoloured border designs. Classic, mid waist drop, long arms. Hand pockets. Button Placket. Sample item. 9/10 condition. Size 2, fits medium.$265 -
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AW04 “Ultraman Cosmos” Knit
Yohji Yamamoto
$580
AW04 “Ultraman Cosmos” Knit
Yohji Yamamoto AW04 "Ultraman Cosmos" Knit. Yohji has a penchant for adapting children's animated shows as graphics for his menswear collections starting back to the early 90s. This is the second visit to the most iconic Japanese TV series of all time, Ultraman, featuring heroes from the 2001 spinoff "Ultraman Cosmos". Multiple recent iterations, more specifically from the diffusion label "Ground Y", introduce more Yohji/Ultraman garments, however 2004 is left as the last year for the Yohji mainline. Vibrant contrast blue sleeves & body. Right arm reads "Yohji" around cuff. Left arm reads "Ultraman Cosmos" along the arm. Ultraman graphic at the front. 7/10 condition, regular pilling. Size 3, fitted. Fits M-L.$580 -
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
Raf Simons
$2,555
AW02 “Virginia Creeper” Distressed Leather Coat
$2,555Raf 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.
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SS98 “A Fetish for Beauty” Light Wizzkid Jacket
Walter Van Beirendonck
$245
SS98 “A Fetish for Beauty” Light Wizzkid Jacket
W< SS98 "A Fetish for Beauty" Wizzkid Jacket. W<, short for "Wild and Lethal Trash", was one of Walter Van Beirendoinck's now defunct offsprings alongside Aestheticterrorists. Beirendonck never compromised his creative control throughout his legacy paving way for unadulterated displays of his work that are celebrated in museums around the wold today. SS98 was no exception. The show, or better described as a choreographed performance, involved over 100 people in a 4 part extravaganza lasting nearly 30 minutes. Taken place on a red square center stage in Paris, the first act consisted of 30 "wizzkids" with cowboy hats doing a honkytonk style choreographed dance. The Second, 30 "White Trash" performers on stilts with drapey white costumed enveloped the stage. The third, 30 "Black Beauties", with dark, eerie and sinister Manson looks took the stage. The fourth, 40 ballroom dancer from "outer space", with masks, dresses and distantly victorian poise with swaravoski embellishments finalized the show. The stage dims, times passes, lights pop back up and a flood of cast, crew and Walter himself spend the rest of the show in an improvised rave. Muave coloured jacket with embellishments on sleeves. "Wizzkid" written across the front chest 7/10 condition. Faded, some sun bleaching around collar.$245 -
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FW98 “Radioactivity” MultiMaterial Layered Loop Knit
Raf Simons
$1,450
FW98 “Radioactivity” MultiMaterial Layered Loop Knit
Raf Simons AW98 "Radioactivity" MultiMaterial Layered Knit. One of the earlier, underrated seasons, "Radioactivity" took cues from legendary synth pop group and kraut rock pioneer Kraftwerk. Footage and images available today show runway models walking down the catwalk with bold red button ups similar to what the Kraftwerk group members wore during a performance. Mock neck knit with an intricate and crudely weaved paneled knit layered over the sweater consisting of leather, suede, high gauge wool, mohair, yarn. Long loose fit Sz 48, fits Loose M oversized. 7/10 condition, some of the layered knit portion unraveled from the base.$1,450 -
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FW05 “In The Morning” M65 Twill Jacket
Dior
$330
FW05 “In The Morning” M65 Twill Jacket
Dior by Hedi Slimane FW05 "In The Morning" Field Jacket. A quintessential jacket of functional luxury, this jet black field jacket encapsulates the many variations of the super slim m65 silhouette on Hedi's fw05 runway. Full padded insulation -- body and arms, leather tassel pulls and lampo zippers. Two adjustable waist tassels lie at the back torso. Classic Hedi long arms, slim body archetype. 8/10 condition, mild fading. Size 46, fits a tall small or slim medium.$330 -
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AW16 “Instant Calm” Baroque Leather Jacket
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$1,105
AW16 “Instant Calm” Baroque Leather Jacket
Undercover AW16 "Instant Calm" Leather Jacket. AW16 featured an easy pastel palette -- baby blues, periwinkle, mauve, tweeded greys all on a backdrop with baroque detailing. Said detailing was repurposed as a design motif for this leather jacket with the same muted mauve. Striking detail at the edges of the cuffs and bottom hem. Gold hardware, including buckles, zipper pulls and snap buttons. 8/10 condition. There are mild streaks in the underarm. Mild creasing. Sz 3, fits a M-L. This fits rather large for an undercover jacket.$1,105 -
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SS16 “Electric Eye” Blazer
Walter Van Beirendonck
$380
SS16 “Electric Eye” Blazer
Walter Van Beirendonck SS16 "Electric Eye" Blazer. Designers that take a strong course of political activism within their work are scarce. As an artist, a sense of social responsibility is inherited when one has the privilege of carrying the megaphone. When it comes to fashion, expressing a designer's political agenda may result in harsh public rejection or controversy, which may be counter intuitive to a label's commercial interests, but yet as a notable designer a platform is open to convey their creative manifestations of what they please to the public. Walter Van Beirendonck, the father of Belgian fashion, remarkably doesn't come short of expressing his political beliefs but uses allusions and metaphors usually in a form of new fictitious characters season to season. "Electric Eye" derives from Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" and a Judas Priest song of the same title which references Orwell's "1984". For the SS16 season Walter conjures a character with a single eye on a black thundercloud signifying the current state of creeping surveillance, the "Big Brother". Said creature was plastered on elastic materials and cotton tops, accompanied with Walter's signature grand and madly extravagant expressions of patterns, hats, colours and cuts. The collection featured patterns typically resembling wallpaper of a pediatrician's waiting lobby or a Scholastic book fair poster. These patterns, according to Walter, are a stark contrast to the dark suits that were presented on the runway -- a visual statement which represents mankind's liberation from the ominous overseeing obumbration; The 'black clouds', the "Electric Eye". 8/10 condition, some mild stains in the inside of the blazer. Size 48.$380 -
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SS03 “Scab” 50/50 Military Jacket
Undercover/Jun Takahashi
$602
SS03 “Scab” 50/50 Military Jacket
Undercover SS03 "Scab" Military Jacket 50/50. SS03 was the Paris reveal of Jun Takahashi's label featuring edgy motifs tied with punk and iconoclast elements. Runway models walked with hanging fabric, crudely sewn in patches with hoods and toe cut boots. Jacket here consists of Anti-War sentiments, vivienne/world's end references and military semblance. Sz L, fits Large loosely. 8/10 condition. One cosmetic button missing.$602 -
FW09 “A Closed Feeling” Mouton Shearling Jacket
Number (N)ine
$1,500
FW09 “A Closed Feeling” Mouton Shearling Jacket
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$1,500 -
FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Cargo Vest
Maison Margiela
$1,000
FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Cargo Vest
Maison Martin Margiela FW01 Artisanal Reconstructed Military Vest. Margiela's eponymous line, "010" and "0", are artisanal garments which paved a basis for the foundations of Margiela's core designs. Reproductions and reinterpretations have been made over the years, even after Margiela's departure from his own label, but the original artisanal garments are hand sewn in low quantities by the Margiela team, at the atelier, with vintage or hand selected fabrics. Due to the nature of the artisanal line's creative process, each "010" or "0" item has mild variations. The artisanal men's "010" line has been in a long hiatus until very recently reintroduced by now creative director Galliano. Vest was made from military cargo pants, jackets and utility pockets rearranged and placed on top of each other and protruding from the sides. Pockets are lined in multiple materials with absent or replaced hardware. Each reconstructed pocket carries details which resemble the very nature of where the fabric originated. 8/10 condition. Sz M.$1,000 -
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Shag Border Knit Sweater
Jean Paul Gaultier
$250
Shag Border Knit Sweater
Jean Paul Gaultier Homme Border Shag Knit Sweater. Features multiple textures and materials complementing the border design of the cozy knit. Loose around the shoulder, long arms and slender at the mid section. Cream base colourway which transitions to an array of colours and shaggy materials. JPG's playful yet thoughtful design exemplified here. 7/10 condition. The knit has a decent amount of pilling, which has been treated but shows mild thinning in the knit base. Best for a M/48 with relaxed breathing room.$250
