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  • zamb
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2006
    • 5834

    Originally posted by rider View Post
    Although I planned on being at Hotoveli to meet you and also to see friends I haven't seen in much too long a time, .
    you should have been a little reckless and skipped the meetings
    we would have taken you to Dinner with us
    “You know,” he says, with a resilient smile, “it is a hard world for poets.”
    .................................................. .......................


    Zam Barrett Spring 2017 Now in stock

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    • Faust
      kitsch killer
      • Sep 2006
      • 37849

      Yep, we went to a fancy restaurant... for burgers and beer.
      Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde

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      • rider
        eyes of the world
        • Jun 2009
        • 1536

        believe me, if I could have I would have. I was def NOT dressed for a meeting but for B.etter things...

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        • Anomie
          Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 73

          Originally posted by Geoffrey B. Small View Post
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          And while much attention has been placed on our men's work here on SZ, we would like to make a few upcoming posts about our women's collection too, which actually represents about half of our worldwide business even though it seems to garner far less attention than our menswear.

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          Yes! My wife just picked up a beautiful skirt at IF and an amazing Jacket this past July at Kamille. Beautiful work!

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          • Geoffrey B. Small
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2007
            • 618

            "forests and trees" shot by Guido Barbagelata

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            Thank you so much Anomie and Rider for your purchases, support and
            recent comments. Thanks Zam and Faust for the night out, I will say
            that the burgers were very good indeed (sorry we missed you, Rider).

            In continuation of the women's collection posts, I would now like to
            introduce photo images of the Paris show shot by Guido Barbagelata
            with some brief descriptions and the names of the people who walked
            for us and pulled off the amazing choreography (see video post #779).
            Hope you like it... cheers, Geoffrey & the Team







            "Forests and Trees"
            Paris autumn/winter 2015 presentation
            photoraphed by Guido Barbegelata






            Barbara

            Italian deluxe pure merino luxury wool jersey asymmetric Vercelli
            double-zip cardigan with special technique structured knit details.
            Luigi Parisotto exclusive wool and cotton corsair trouser. G. Rebesco
            handmade Vicentina calfskin trainer.




            Nastia

            Italian pure merino luxury wool jersey Vercelli double-zip cardigan
            with special technique structured knit details. L. Parisotto exclusive
            winter cotton & wool Bondone cloth skirt. Giuseppe Rebesco
            handmade Vicentina calfskin trainer.




            Tamara

            Italian deluxe pure merino luxury wool jersey asymmetric handsewn
            buttonhole and Fontana horn buttons (Parma) cardigan with special
            technique structured knit details. Handmade fully-lined pleated twisted
            lining skirt dress with square neck in L. Parisotto silk, cashmere &
            wool with Tessitura Mauri viscose linings (Como). Giuseppe Rebesco
            handmade goodyear-welt construction Concerie '800' (Toscana)
            vegetable tanned women's calfskin derby.




            Vassiliki

            Italian deluxe pure merino luxury wool jersey handsewn buttonhole
            and Fontana horn buttons (Parma) long point cardigan with special
            technique structured knit detailing and pure linen details. G. Rebesco
            abstract form calfskin glove, handmade Vicentina deluxe calfskin trainer.




            Marya

            Extreme assymetric long point double-opening cardigan with special
            technique structured knit details in Italian deluxe pure merino luxury
            wool jersey with extensive handsewn buttonholes and Fontana horn
            buttons (Parma). G. Rebesco fully-lined handmade Vicentina luxury
            calfskin trainer.




            Vali

            handmade 5-special button sweater jacket with handmade buttonholes
            in hand dyed Italian Extrafine Merino Wool Jersey and L. Parisotto
            Bondone Winter cotton & wool herringbone with Como viscose linings.
            Handmade assymetric point fully-lined skirt with special Fontana horn
            buttons (Parma) in hand dyed L. Parisotto Silk, Cashmere & wool
            special weave cloth with Como viscose linings. G. Rebesco handmade
            Vicentina calfskin confezione ago construction classic chukkha boot.




            Karina

            handmade single-breasted one button-front peak lapel jacket with
            handstitch buttonholes, working surgeon's cuffs & special buttons from
            Claudio & Cinzia Fontana in hand dyed L.Parisotto Silk, Cashmere &
            special weave linen with Como Viscose & Bemberg linings. L. Parisotto
            super 120's double-twist Venezia luxury cotton handmade shirt.
            Women's G. Rebesco vegetable-tanned Concerie '800' Toscana leather
            chukkha boot with goodyear-welt sole construction.




            Kristina

            hand dyed Fratelli Piacenza 1733 angora, cashmere & wool handmade
            single-breasted assymetric 3-button tailored jacket w/special horn
            buttons (Fontana) and handstitch buttonholes with pure Como silk
            (body) & Bemberg (sleeve) linings. Pure hand dyed Como raso silk
            satin handmade ladies tunic dress with round neck, handmade welt
            pockets & extensive handstitch detailing. G. Rebesco authentic
            Montebelluna handmade Vicentina calfskin deluxe mountain shoe.




            Julika

            Handmade single-breasted peak-lapel jacket in hand dyed Lanificio
            Moessmer pure mountain tweed wool with 100% silk raso satin linings
            (Como). Double-breasted peak lapel 6-button waistcoat and assymetric
            pleated skirt in hand dyed L. Parisotto silk and cashmere special
            weave tweed with Ezio Ghiringhelli special jacquard weave viscose
            lining story. Vicentina calfskin confezione ago construction chukkha
            boot handmade for us by Giuseppe Rebesco.




            Joanna

            handmade single-breasted 6-button notch-lapel fully-lined jacket and
            skirt in L. Parisotto hand dyed wool & linen special weave suit with
            Como viscose & Bemberg linings, handstitch buttonholes & special horn
            buttons by Fontana (Parma). Pure hand dyed Como raso floral silk
            satin handmade ladies round neck blouse. G. Rebesco authentic
            Montebelluna handmade Vicentina calfskin deluxe mountain shoe.

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            • Geoffrey B. Small
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2007
              • 618

              (continued from above)

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              Nastya

              handmade modified 1950's European 3/4 length single-button 3-button
              raglan split sleeve coat and fitted tailored assymetric back-pleated
              fully-lined skirt in hand dyed L. Parisotto wool & linen twill with Como
              cotton & viscose and Bemberg linings. Extrafine Italian deluxe merino
              wool knit arm-warmer. G. Rebesco handmade Vicentina calfskin
              deluxe trainer shoe.




              Rhana

              handmade single-breasted leaf abd flower-collared coat w/handmade
              buttonholes and buttons in L. Parisotto heavyweight linen, wool, silk
              and cashmere coating twill. G. Rebesco 19th century handmade
              Vicentina calfskin women's laceup boot.




              Jill

              handmade loden lattice patchwork long jacket coat with Fontana horn
              special buttons in hand wash 100% Biella wool twill with Tyrolean
              pure wool Loden cloth panels & special Como Viscose linings.
              handmade 1940's french working women's patchwork skirt in
              handwash Biella Extrafine Tasmanian stripe wool, Varese herringbone
              linen & L.Parisotto wool & indigo cotton combination. handmade G.
              Rebesco goodyear welt construction toscana vegetable tanned Conceria
              'ottocento' leather women's derby.




              Anja

              Piacenza super 150's Emotions micron wool handmade relaxed living
              coat with Tekstina Hapsburg royal family cotton and E. Ghiringhelli
              jacquard linings. 1940's french atelier reproduction work coat dress in
              L. Parisotto indigo cotton & wool. G. Rebesco 19th century handmade
              Vicentina calfskin women's laceup boot.




              Julia

              handmade 3/4 length single-button 3-button raglan split sleeve coat
              in hand dyed L. Parisotto Bondone winter cotton & wool & linen
              herringbone with Como cotton & viscose and Bemberg linings.
              L.Parisotto wool, cotton, silk, ailored fully-lined skirt. Extrafine deluxe
              Italian Merino wool knit arm-warmer sleeve. G. Rebesco handmade
              goodyear welt construction Concerie 'ottocento' vegetable tanned
              leather bostonian saddle shoe.




              Karina R

              1940's reproduction lined smock coat with yoke and handmade
              buttonholes & special buttons in hand dye 100% Biella micro check
              pindot wool with E.Ghiringhelli jacquard viscose and Bemberg lining
              story. handmade gathered waist L. Moessmer lanacotta boiled wool A-
              line jumper Dress with venetian cotton lace trim and E.Ghiringhelli
              jacquard viscose linings. G. Rebesco handmade Vicentina calfskin
              confezione ago construction bostonian saddle shoe.




              Nicole

              handmade single-breasted 3/4 bell sleeve shawl collared 1950's opera
              coat reproduction in hand dyed L.Parisotto silk, cashmere, wool &
              cotton special weave w/silk & cotton Super 120's double-twist luxury
              fabric lining. 3-in-1, removable flower, classic & mandarin 2-collar
              fitted handmade L. Parisotto silk & cotton Super 120's double-twist
              luxury striped tailor's blouse with handstitch silk buttonholes & pearl
              buttons. L. Parisotto silk, cashmere, wool & cotton curved pleated tulip
              wrap skirt with bemberg linings. G. Rebesco handmade Vicentina
              calfskin deluxe trainer shoe.




              Selena

              hand dyed L.Parisotto Silk, Cashmere & wool diagonal twill 19th
              century modified pattern long D-B 12-button handmade coat with pure
              Como silk & Bemberg linings. Biella Extrafine striped Tasmanian wool
              dress with E.Ghiringhelli jacquard and venetian lace trim. G. Rebesco
              handmade Vicentina calfskin deluxe trainer shoe.




              Tanya

              Hand dyed silk, cashmere & wool (Luigi Parisotto) diagonal superlux
              twill handmade 4-button single-breasted round lapel topcoat with
              special buttons and Tessitura Mauri (Como) viscose linings. 1940's long
              tailored work undershirt dress with handsewn buttonholes and detailing
              in hand dye L. Parisotto 100% superlight organic linen w/Varese pure
              cotton velvet pinwale details. Giuseppe Rebesco Vicentina suede and
              calfskin 1910's side-button high top deluxe trainer.




              Jessamine

              handmade single-button peak-lapel fitted jacket and tailored jumper
              dress in hand dyed L. Parisotto silk, cashmere & wool pindot weave
              suiting. Super 120's double-twist luxury stripe cotton (L. Parisotto)
              handmade ruffle front shirt with pearl buttons. G. Rebesco handmade
              goodyear welt Concerie 'ottocento' vegetable tanned leather
              bostonian style saddle shoe.

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              • Geoffrey B. Small
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2007
                • 618

                (continued from above)

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                Louise

                hand dyed Fratelli Piacenza 1733 angora, cashmere & wool jacket,
                waistcoat and trouser 3-piece handmade suit. L. Parisotto superlux fat
                silk yarn and special weave linen chenille velvet d-b 19th coat with E.
                Ghiringhelli jacquard linings. Como silk & cotton striped chiffon and
                pearl button handmade blouse. G. Rebesco handmade Concerie
                'ottocento' Toscana vegetable-tanned leather deluxe trainer shoe.






                - - - - -






                "Forests and Trees"
                is available in the world exclusively at


                Kamille, Paris
                Hostem, London
                Persuade, Bilbao
                Eth0s, Shanghai
                Noodle Stories, Los Angeles
                IF, New York
                Hotoveli, New York
                Arts & Science, Tokyo & Kyoto
                Journal Standard Luxe, Tokyo & Osaka
                24th of August, Osaka
                Permanent Modern, Kumamoto
                Farenah, Sofia
                Axsum, Bordeaux
                Raffi, Treviglio





                N.B.
                we remind readers that our collections are expressly
                prohibited from being sold on any e-commerce sites. We are also
                unable to accept any direct personal orders from individuals. Please
                contact or visit our exclusive authorized dealers directly for any
                further information or assistance regarding the collection.
                thank you so much for your viewing and understanding.




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                • porthidium
                  Member
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 48

                  A dear friend of mine introduced me to your menswear work a long time ago - incredible the amount of detail, care, and respect that is put into every garment.

                  Now...that [Nastia] Italian pure merino luxury wool jersey Vercelli double-zip cardigan with special technique structured knit details - has caught my eye. I really really need to get my hands on it.
                  @porthidium_

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                  • Geoffrey B. Small
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 618

                    Thank you porthidium, you can try IF in New York, we made 2 pieces for them this season... best wishes, Geoffrey

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                    • clay
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 284

                      It was great meeting you also Geoffrey! The clothes looked and felt amazing. Interestingly, I met another designer today whose work and dedication to the art I admire. It was Ralph Rucci. So sad he had to walk away from his label due to financial deals that led to him losing control of something he loved and built. Testament to keeping the the corplantation's out of your life.

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                      • Ahimsa
                        Vegan Police
                        • Sep 2011
                        • 1878

                        It was a pleasure to meet you as well Geoffrey! I admire your views on fashion so much. It was great being able to speak with you at dinner.
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                        • Geoffrey B. Small
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2007
                          • 618

                          Thanks again Clay and Ahimsa, the pleasure was truly mine to see and meet you both! With another thank you to everyone at SZ and Hotoveli for hosting the event during my visit. Now a link to some coverage and images on our AW2015 women's collection in Paris by Cecilia Musmeci at leparadox with thanks:

                          http://www.leparadox.com/fashion/geo...ter-2015-2016/

                          Coming up soon: a look in more detail at selected pieces from the collection.
                          Best wishes and thanks again to all,
                          Geoffrey & the Team

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                          • Geoffrey B. Small
                            Senior Member
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 618

                            WSWK05

                            .

                            Following runway images and video from previous posts, I will now try to give readers a look in more detail at selected pieces from the women's 'forest & trees' collection. As an SZ reader, I am feeling there is a lack of posts lately about specific designs relative to several years back and a little too much leaning perhaps towards celebrity/ marketing/ promo/ selling issues etc-- so I would like to try to do my part and start posting more pieces from our collections and workrooms as they come to fruition and become available in stores.

                            The super limited edition WSWK05 cardigan sweater dress design below is one of only 6 pieces made by hand in the entire world. It was created as part of our “Forests & Trees” Paris collection on deforestation and the importance of trees today as the key solution to stop and reverse global warming. The design uses a new long pointed cardigan sweater dress pattern, with special new tailored knitwear sleeve, pocket and detail techniques that resemble leaves, branches and tree forms and shapes. The new techniques developed from our extensive research, were performed by hand in our workrooms in Italy at Cavarzere Venezia, using a pure deluxe Italian pratese extrafine luxury Merino knit exclusively for us in Tuscany by the Landi family in Prato.

                            A forgotten treasure, Merino wool's basic natural properties have provided amazing thermal control, insulation, moisture management, odor control, fire safety, easy care and of course, incredible comfort & softness for millennia. Along with odor control, the complex structure of the Merino fibers provide a unique ability to both absorb and repel moisture. Merino fibers bend against the skin providing a level of comfort not found in other types of wool garments, heavier fibers can press against the skin and cause itchy irritation, but Merino will feel soft, super fine and comfortable. In wet cooler, climates the moisture interacts with the chemical properties of the wool generating small amounts of heat that prevent the wearer from feeling cold… air is trapped next to the skin by the natural crimp of the fibers, making the Merino garment warm. Superb odor control during heavy activity and sweating are found in Merino fibers unlike synthetic fibers or even cotton. And the Merino made for us by the Landi family is super... the best we have ever found (more preferable to us than many cashmeres) with substantial weight, volume and ultrasoft feel, naturally resistant to wrinkles and shrinkage, and naturally flame retardant, unlike synthetic fibers or cotton.

                            The piece also features a beautiful new button design in real horn created only for us by the legendary Fontana buttonmakers in Parma. Each one is double-backed with a real mother-of-pearl button on the inside for extra strength and durability. The design also has no less than 10 hand stitched buttonholes done in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano Seta threads and hand sewn pressure snap under the front-placket closure for maximum comfort and wearability as a cardigan sweater or knitwear dress (each buttonhole requires 8-10 minutes to cut and sew, so figure about an hour and 40 minutes of work just on buttonholes for 1 piece). The interior is also beautifully finished and detailed using special Italian bias raised twill tapes from Padova, then specially hand dyed in our studios using a painstaking process that required over 8 hours of work for each piece to achieve its unique color, patina and yes, incredible softness. 6 pieces of the WSWK05 were created for the entire world this season, available exclusively at IF and Hotoveli in New York, Al Select in Kichijoji, and Permanent Modern in Kumamoto. 2 different special modified versions were also created for Raffi in Treviglio (2 pieces), and Eth0s in Shanghai (3 pieces).

                            Thanks for reading, best wishes,
                            Geoffrey & the Team






















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                            • Faust
                              kitsch killer
                              • Sep 2006
                              • 37849

                              Thank you, Geoffrey. Indeed, it would be nice to right the ship in the discussion of more technical/aesthetic direction than shopping.
                              Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde

                              StyleZeitgeist Magazine

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                              • Geoffrey B. Small
                                Senior Member
                                • Nov 2007
                                • 618

                                WSWS02

                                .
                                Thank you Faust for the encouragement, we will do our best...

                                Now for another example, here below a special version of the WSWS02 tailor’s blouse design also from our “Forests & Trees” AW2015 women's Paris collection. It has a slightly modified fit and cut from the original as shown in Paris and is one of only 2 pieces created by hand in the entire world exclusively for Noodle Stories in Los Angeles. The removable “3-in-one” large ruffled flower, classic men's, and mandarin collar fitted tailor's blouse pattern developed from our extensive research allows its owner to wear the piece in three totally different ways, maximizing its investment value for money. Cut by hand, single-ply (no layers), in an incredible new fabric masterpiece developed and woven only for us by the master research weaver, Luigi Parisotto in Sarcedo, Italy that combines both silk and cotton organic grezzo (unfinished using no chemical treatments) Super 120’s double-twist yarns. An ultra-luxury shirting cloth so rare in its technical composition, weave structure, and amazingly natural and wonderful hand that words and photos simply cannot do it justice. The design also features some truly beautiful real mother-of-pearl shell buttons made for us in Padova, Italy, and a whopping 18 of our signature real handsewn buttonholes (each one requires 8-10 minutes to create… a total of over 3 hours of expert work on the buttonholes for this piece alone), all done in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Milano Seta Reale threads, then specially hand washed for extra aging and softness. Only 2 pieces in this modified body fit were made for the world exclusively for Noodle Stories in Los Angeles, and 2 pieces in the original body pattern for Farenah in Sofia. So a max of 4 pieces in the entire world. We hope you like it, thanks for reading.

                                Best wishes, Geoffrey





















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