Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)
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Gucci Black Wool Embroidered Military Jacket with Beaver Trim by Frida Giannini (AW 2008)

£4,143.00
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Curator's Note

This jacket was designed by Frida Giannini for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2008 collection and appeared on the runway, look 2. The collection referenced the Cossack and folk clothing that London's early 1970s crowd found at Portobello Market. Writing for Vogue, Sarah Mower called it one of Giannini's most confident collections so far and noted its references to hussars and to the folk textiles of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This jacket combines both. It is cut like a military tunic, with a stand-up collar, epaulettes and crest buttons, and the central panel is embroidered with beads and patinated metal ornaments after Central Asian textiles. Bands of studded wool braid run on either side of the front, and black beaver trims the front edges and cuffs. The jacket was also shown in the season's advertising campaign, and was featured in a Harpers Bazaar editorial. 

Description

  • Black wool jacket
  • Central front panel embroidered with beads and patinated metal ornaments, some enamelled, inspired by Central Asian folk textiles
  • Bands of red and cream wool braid set with brass studs on either side of the front
  • Front edges trimmed in black beaver fur Stand-up collar fastening with two crest buttons Double-breasted front with four military-style crest buttons
  • Concealed snap and hook fastening
  • Cuffs trimmed in beaver fur, with a black cotton band threaded through brass rings
  • Brown wool panels at the shoulders and back
  • Leather epaulettes with button fastenings
  • Horsebit chain hanger at the neck
  • Lined in printed cupro with a Gucci motif 
  • As seen on the Gucci, Fall/Winter 2008/2009 runway, look 2
  • Featured in the season's advertising campaign and in a Harpers Bazaar editorial 

Size and Measurements

  • Labelled size IT 38 (Please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
  • Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
    • Shoulder width 36cm
    • Chest 40cm
    • Waist 40cm
    • Length 58cm
    • Sleeve length 59cm

Excellent

This garment is in outstanding condition with no or minimal signs of wear. Any flaws present are negligible and do not detract from the overall appearance or integrity of the piece.

Frida Giannini for Gucci

Frida Giannini was Gucci's creative director from 2006 to 2015, bringing the house's own archive to the centre of her work: the Gucci Flora print, the Bamboo bag, the Horsebit, the Web stripe, and reimagining these codes for a new decade. Her collections are characterised by a slim, elongated silhouette, floral printed silk, tailored suiting and embellished eveningwear. As collector interest in 2000s and early 2010s designer fashion grows, her work is increasingly recognised for its construction quality and deep connection to Gucci's codes.

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