Geoffrey B. Small

[hobo]

Finally, a couple of GBS shots from when I was away in Ireland, on Holiday...

The jacket and waistcoat are by Geoffrey


Sorry about the quality, this one's taken in the lift of the hotel at about 5am, on our way to the airport.


As you can see, the quality of this man’s work extends to every part of the garment. I just wish that I had thought to photograph the buttons and button holes.





This jacket and waistcoat are made out of some of the most amazing linen that I've ever seen. The weave is so loose that you can see straight through it, even the parts which are double layered!

Ps. the little guy is my son

[lowrey]

so, this is what I was waiting for before starting the thread: http://scoute.org/creators/geoffreybsmall

few pics:


special 5-button pure Varese linen, fully-lined jackets,
made by hand for the legendary Okura store in
Daikanyama, Tokyo, whose frequent visitors include the
likes of Rei Kawakubo, writer Take Hirakawa and Paul
Smith. Hanged to dry in the Cavarzere sun as part of
their special dyeing process. The sun in Cavarzere
during the summer is very strong and has special
properties that affect and age textile fibers in a unique
way, this is utilized by Small depending upon the
desired effects he wishes to achieve with colour and
finish for each particular piece.



Double breasted jacket made from baby soft, hand dyed
Piacenza cashmere and silk, borrows from late 19th century
elements and features a tight body and high-stance
14-button story with every button different, each made by
hand and strategically positioned. Handsewn buttonholes
in pure silk Bozzolo thread run all the way up the lapel,
working buttonhole sleeve cuffs can be worn up like a shirt.
Inside, an intricate patchwork lining story of Bemberg
viscose, silk and cottons from Como. Each jacket requires
about 4 days of expert work to construct. Only 3 pieces
are being made this season exclusively for Pollyanna,
Barnsley UK.



A silk, wool and viscose cloth woven in Vercelli Italy by
Lanificio Quarona, normally used for formal wear, was
transformed by Small using an original classic 19th century
pattern waistcoat form with luxury Bemberg patchwork
linings from Como. The piece also features vintage horn
buttons from Parma, a special 14th century reproduction
metal buckle cast in Siena by an expert medieval metal
craftsman, hand stitched buttonholes all in luxurious
pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano thread. Only 9 pieces were
made for the entire world. (photo: Stephan Olivier in
Paris by Pierre Gayte)

[hobo]

AAAAHHHHHHHHH...

I can't believe it! That's the jacket which I'm wearing in the post above!

You can see what I mean about being able to see through it in your shot Mike.

[Faust]

Geoffrey B. Small = Eugene Hutz?!

Hobo, you are looking dandy in that picture. And love the little guy. Didn't know you had a kid.

[hobo]

He's the littlest hobo...

and my best mate!

[hobo]

[theetruscan]

Would it be possible to get the thread title edited to "Geoffrey"?

EDIT: Hobo, I just meant could we correct the spelling of the first name?

EDIT2: Thanks much!

[hobo]

Maybe "Geoffrey B. Small" would be better, instead of "Geoffery B. Small - Made in Cavarzere"? I think that if we just call it "Geoffrey", people won't know what it is.

What do you think Faust?

[One]

some video of Geoffrey.

Seems like a really cool guy.

[Avantster]

This jacket and waistcoat are made out of some of the most amazing linen that I've ever seen. The weave is so loose that you can see straight through it, even the parts which are double layered!

Ps. the little guy is my son

just wanted to say this picture made me smile.
thanks for the shots of the interior of the jacket too, I'm really liking what I see here.

[delirium]

the outerwear posted looks great, and i love that waistcoat, hobo!

he seems like a very interesting designer. i definitely like its researched aspect.

[hobo]

so, this is what I was waiting for before starting the thread: http://scoute.org/creators/geoffreybsmall

few pics:


special 5-button pure Varese linen, fully-lined jackets,
made by hand for the legendary Okura store in
Daikanyama, Tokyo, whose frequent visitors include the
likes of Rei Kawakubo, writer Take Hirakawa and Paul
Smith. Hanged to dry in the Cavarzere sun as part of
their special dyeing process. The sun in Cavarzere
during the summer is very strong and has special
properties that affect and age textile fibers in a unique
way, this is utilized by Small depending upon the
desired effects he wishes to achieve with colour and
finish for each particular piece.



Double breasted jacket made from baby soft, hand dyed
Piacenza cashmere and silk, borrows from late 19th century
elements and features a tight body and high-stance
14-button story with every button different, each made by
hand and strategically positioned. Handsewn buttonholes
in pure silk Bozzolo thread run all the way up the lapel,
working buttonhole sleeve cuffs can be worn up like a shirt.
Inside, an intricate patchwork lining story of Bemberg
viscose, silk and cottons from Como. Each jacket requires
about 4 days of expert work to construct. Only 3 pieces
are being made this season exclusively for Pollyanna,
Barnsley UK.



A silk, wool and viscose cloth woven in Vercelli Italy by
Lanificio Quarona, normally used for formal wear, was
transformed by Small using an original classic 19th century
pattern waistcoat form with luxury Bemberg patchwork
linings from Como. The piece also features vintage horn
buttons from Parma, a special 14th century reproduction
metal buckle cast in Siena by an expert medieval metal
craftsman, hand stitched buttonholes all in luxurious
pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano thread. Only 9 pieces were
made for the entire world. (photo: Stephan Olivier in
Paris by Pierre Gayte)

I just had time to read your full post. Fantastic, thanks Mike.

[One]

ss 08 , small pics though

idk what happened to the images above but here is the link to aw 08 & ss09

[Avyer]

ss 08 , small pics though

Ugh, I'd love to see some nice hi-res of those.

[hobo]

Ugh, I'd love to see some nice hi-res of those.

I'll ask Geoffrey if he can post something.