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The season sales could be boring, with the pedantic reappearance of garments already seen and maybe perceived, euphemistically, as leftover stock. But this is also the moment when the more relaxed rhythms allow us to go into and to share the vision of the choices still present in our shop.

In fact we are able finally to make available one of the film shot during the Paris Fashion Week, March of the next year, at Y’s Yohji Yamamoto showroom.

From the 1990′s, during the buying campaign, we got the habit to shot our selections. A supplementary work, which introduce itself in the complex activity of the seasonal buying, to start the comprehension of elaborate collections, often difficult, even for the mere fact of being very far and different from what the conventional channels usually show and advertise. This commitment, maybe not excellent from a ‘technical’ point of view, brings forward and allows to metabolize the garments that will be housed in the shop.

It’s a video heritage that not only will gradually compose our wide documentary archive, but could quietly insert itself in the present, to appreciate at their best garments, in many cases already part of the winter wardrobe of our customers, that are still available in our online catalogue and naturally at our shop in Padua.

Below, in sequence, the main characters, so to speak, the survivors of our video:

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto ‘Chanel’-like short jacket in carded polyester wool, acrylic and polyester, V neck, hooks closure, frayed cut raw edges, lined.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto cotton poplin man shirt with sewn and laid on top panel staggered on a side on the breast, raw cut collar edges.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto 5 pockets trousers in stretch cotton and polyurethane with side band in knitted wool, buttons and zip closure, belt loops, slim fit.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto long sweater in plain knitted wool and rayon and wool parts, high neck in contrasting colour, a small patch expanding pocket with flap, soft fit, small band at the hem and on the cuffs.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto 5 pockets trousers in wool gabardine with side band in knitted wool and polyurethane, zip and button closure, belt loops, slim fit.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto big scarf in wool tartan with big polkadots print, fringes on the shorter sides, length 200 cm, height 72 cm.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto cotton poplin man shirt with sewn and laid on top panel staggered on a side on the breast, raw cut collar edges.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto 5 pockets trousers in stretch cotton and polyurethane with side band in knitted wool, buttons and zip closure, belt loops, slim fit.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto dress in plain knitted wool with acrylic big ‘badly sewn’ polkadots, crew-neck, wide fitted at the waist line, bat three-quarter sleeves, two side pocket on the front, interesting to wear also with a belt.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto 5 pockets trousers in wool gabardine with side band in knitted wool and polyurethane, zip and button closure, belt loops, slim fit.

Trippen black lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto white poplin dress and long waistcoat in knitted wool jacquard, raw-cut frayed edges, lace closure on the neck, two patch side pockets, closed on the front and opened on the back, wearable front/back.

‘Classic Trippen’ ankle boot in oiled suede cowhide leather with strings and small hooks, removable cork insole, rubber sole.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto dress with wool jersey bodice and cupro and tencel neck, bottom and sleeves, shirt small neck collar, a vertical side small pocket, shirt-like cuffs with small buttons, wide fit.

Trippen black lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto padded pea coat in wool gabardine, trench style neck, press studs closure, wide bat sleeve, 2 side vertical pockets with zip, knitted fabric cuffs, trapezium line, adjustable coulisse at the bottom, reversible.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto dress in plain knitted wool with acrylic big ‘badly sewn’ polkadots, crew-neck, wide fitted at the waist line, bat three-quarter sleeves, two side pocket on the front, interesting to wear also with a belt.

Trippen black lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Oyuna padded pea coat in plain knitted cashmere, pin safety closure, cowl neck, dressing gown sleeves, two side vertical welt pockets, circle seams, reversible, available with agate lining.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto baggy man style trousers in floral washed cotton brocade, button and zip closure, belt loops, 2 pockets on the front, 2 low big pockets on the back, adjustable back strap.

Trippen black lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf length fitted at the waist dress in tencel jersey with “Mark Rothko” colours print, slip like shoulder straps, neck opening with net insert, central zip on the back, a small side pocket on the waist.

Yohji Yamamoto shoulder bag in smooth cow leather with wool gabardine sides, drawstring expanded, one small pocket at front and one at back, exposed zip closure, detachable buckle adjustable thin strap, cotton canvas lining, inside pocket.

Trippen simple flat sandal with one upper strap across the feet and a narrow one at the ankle with velcro fastening.

LGR woman’s sun-glasses with shaded grey photochromatic lenses; frame in flexible acetate by Mazzucchelli and lenses by Barberini.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress/skirt in viscose with a big orchid print on a black background, elastic at the belt, two side welt pockets, wide and straight line, wearable as a long skirt or a calf length dress.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label short cardigan in knitted cotton and silk, boat neck, sewn as two drawn near knitted fabrics with profiles in relief, open holes on the shoulders and on the sides, a small pocket diagonally sewn on the front, small band hem, tight fit.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Blue Yesey hat, 100% straw.

Cauliflower Issey Miyake creased t-shirt in polyester jersey, wide round neck, short sleeves.

Zucca wide and long cardigan with cotton Norwegian jacquard, three quarter sleeve, V neck, sewn beads with Aztecan pattern on the shoulders, two side small pockets at the hem.

Zucca straight fit trousers in washed cotton poplin., two diagonal pockets on the front and a small pocket with button on the back, stitching in the inner thigh with a “jodhpurs” effect, sewn turn-up at the hem, belt loops.

Rosa Mosa cotton canvas pois print and leather sneakers with rubber sole.

Yesey hat, 100% paper.

Comme des Garçons ”sculpture” shirt with overlapping shapes in popeline cotton, medium length, short sleeves with geometric design, wide crew-neck.

Forme d’Expression curve shaped skinny pants in black washed wool serge, leg with front curve cut, concealed button fastening, sides slit pocket, centre leg cut and welt pockets at rear, slightly shorter and pointed hem at the back.

Yohji Yamamoto doctor style tote in black garment texture soft leather, hinged top, double handles, can be wear on shoulder, cotton canvas lining, , one zipped, one cell phone holder and one slit inside pockets.

Tracey Neuls stringless shoes in soft cowhide leather, mocassin like upper with small holes on the tongue and with inner elastic band, leather sole.

Scha limited edition hat in vintage quality, very fine weave sisal double layers, soft and ultralight, small brim, pliable wire in the edge.

Boboutic wide t-shirt in stockinette stitch makò cotton and silk, falling raw cut short sleeves, wide and reinforced crew-neck, sewn with slight horizontal difference in colour from one shoulder to the other along the back, hem band, shorter at the front.

Oyuna sahrouel knitted jersey/crêpe de Chine cotton trousers, side small pocket on the hip, asymmetric line, elastic at the waist, wearable also as a below the knee skirt lifting up the bottom.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake half moon bag in slanting polyester pleating and leather trimmings, an inside small pocket with zip, inside lined with nylon, zip closure, strengthened bottom on the sides, removable handles with hook, cross body, shoulder or hand bag.

Trippen flip-flop sandal with classic “Trippen” wide sole and metallic cowhide leather bands outlining a open V on the instep, band with Velcro fastening around the ankle, rubber arch support.

Before we give you our usual wishes for the upcoming holiday season, here is a look at the latest happening in the store, the exhibition by Laura Stefani, Eva Franceschini and Alessandro Zaffagnini, titled:

Interlacing, fretwork and real jewels

all of gold, silver and… polymers

But we also have some ideas for your Christmas list, last-minute shopping advice or to fulfil some unsatisfied temptation.

From the world’s finest Mongolian cashmere, with Oyuna knitwear and over-sized scarves so big you can almost wear as clothes

(Oyuna herringbone cashmere throw fine soft grey and taupe herringbone weave cashmere throw with short fringed ends, it can be used as a wrap, shawl or scarf come with a light green leather strap to secure and carry the throw or can be used as belt or bracelet; Forme d’Expression man style charcoal coat in big polka dot wool jacquard, single breasted, notched lapel collar, concealed button closure, flap pockets, long sleeves with button cuff, vent at back hem, straight fit, knee length, cotton fully lined; Trippen brown espresso classic lace up boot in soft nubuck leather oil treated, rubber sole)

(Oyuna sleeveless reversible jacket, and turn-shoulder garment, in thick knit smog cashmere, charcoal on reverse, relaxed fit slightly tapered, round neck, drop shoulder, pleat pocket, yellow cashmere decorated pin closure, row cut edges with seams; Oyuna cashmere knit dress with diagonal pattern of cement and grey melange block, asymmetric shape, wider at one side and one drop shoulder, round neck, one pocket, long sleeves, small ribbed edges, above knee length; Oyuna hand made knit electric and petrol cashmere pendant with wax cotton string and metal clasp, it can be wear as bracelet; Trippen over the knee boot in black soft nubuck lather oil treated , zip fastener on the inside, unlined leg so can be draped, rubber sole)

…to almost impossible to find accessories, like the extra-soft and ultra-light Frrry bags from Holland.

(Frrry mid size purple bag in vegetable dyed leather with natural skin structure, soft and lightweight, top zip closure, top handles, detachable, buckle adjustable, shoulder strap, three interior pockets, unlined)

…Just immerse yourself in the catalogue and have a look at the designers and categories to discover the latest, and often one-time-only, early gift ideas!

(Rick Owens down biker jacket in charcoal melange treated wool, slim fit, stand up collar, off-centre front concealed zip fastening, slim fitting extra long sleeves with rib knit wool insert along the inside arms, full lining; Issey Miyake soft and fluffy black loop scarf in knit mohair blend with fur effect fringes; Oyuna slate grey melange fine cashmere pullover with yellow felt decoration at armholes, relaxed fit, round neck, wide and rounded front with adjustable inside strings, drop shoulder, long sleeves, small ribbed edges; Trippen expresso wedge boot in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole, side zip fastening)

(Rick Owens black wool blend coat with an oversize zip-up hood with fold over collar in cotton and nylon faille, egg shape, concealed button fastening, side pockets, drop shoulders, slim fitting sleeves with rib knit wool insert along the inside arms, unlined; Forme d’Expression curve shaped skinny pants in black washed wool serge, leg with front curve cut, concealed button fastening, sides slit pocket, centre leg cut and welt pockets at rear, slightly shorter and pointed hem at the back; Trippen expresso wedge boot in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole, side zip fastening)

Please remember that we offer extremely fast shipping and our gift wrapping (available on request), is truly spectacular…

… with the Heart Boxes by Sari!

Detail sweater Oyuna

The strength of globalization is at work here!

From clothing to home accessories, the British designer brand Oyuna, has had the genial idea of combining the finest cashmere from its native country of Mongolia, with its most established manufacturing tradition from Scotland.

If Mongolia is among the top producers in the world and without equal for quality, the chemical properties of the water in British streams have enhanced the luxurious softness of this noblest of yarns for centuries.

The rareness of the material limits distribution of the product to a small circle of select boutiques around the world and makes it difficult to find and, paradoxically, to learn of its reputation. A strange by-product of marketing products of superior quality nowadays is that they are often not granted the attention that they deserve. And so it is that this obscure label’s elegant sweaters remain, for the most part, unknown.

knit cashmere reversible jacket

Despite all of this, it would be quite wrong to expect to find the reassuringly traditional styles that are so usual in cashmere sweaters. Oyuna knitwear blends the basic simplicity of its lines with additional key themes,

using overlapping

and double weaves

and asymmetric panels, revealing a design sensitivity that is decidedly modern and open to the influences of the most daring fashion designers in the industry.

Gauze, flannel, and jerseys, are perhaps the most remarkable transformations of this noble raw material, which are decisive in determining its final shape.

Silhouettes and cuts make each piece completely functional and part of the sophisticated collections, which are at times complex though certainly never obvious, that make up the all-new Ivo Milan store collection.

This is a collection to be touched and admired but especially, one that should needs to be worn to appreciate its proportions and unpredictable characteristics.

cashmere knit long top

The title chosen for the Pleats Please winter collection is a tribute to the work of the most prominent Mexican architect, Luis Barragàn.

Abstract shapes and lively multicoloured designs on bags, trousers, dresses and sweaters strongly recall that lush and surreal Mexico interpreted by the architecture of the master from Jalisco. The vast wall surfaces painted with bright colors, often crossed by unexpected cracks that offer glimpses of fountains of crystal clear water, are echoed by Issey Miyake’s most famous pleats.

The designer has always personally designed Pleats Please, a range which has always been the subject of his most joyous fantasies. Every season it is devolped by following a guiding theme. If, in the past, the most representative paintings of the Italian Renaissance embraced the entire silhouette in the form of dresses and t-shirts, now the inspiration is clearly Barragàn’s Mexico.

The deep pink of flourishing tropical bougainvillea, the yellow gold of the earth and the bright local houses, or the crisp blue of the cloudless sky and the sparkling blue of the clear waters, dissolve in the volumes of clothing and accessories in high-tech textiles.

In fact, each garment is initially cut and sewn on flat fabric, it is only later, thanks to the extremely advanced techniques that have been patented by the well-known Japanese Maison, that it undergoes the pleating process. In addition to allowing extreme volumetric plasticity, this unique pleating remains intact over time. It is so practical that it can be machine washed and transported anywhere, as it always keeps its shape.

A timeless, poetic product, Pleats Please gives its best when mixed with other suppliers, by completing them with surprising harmony.

Below, a sequence of outfits, from the Ivo Milan‘s shop, worn by Sari and Elena.

First outfit: ‘blue/grey’ hat Nafi; ‘musk green’ overcoat and ‘olive’ scarf Volga Volga; ‘blue pink’ t-shirt Cauliflower; ‘cornflower’ skirt Pleats Please; ‘black’ boot Trippen

Second outfit: ‘orange’ padded hooded gilet Pleats Please; ‘musk green’ overcoat Volga Volga; ‘blue pink’ t-shirt Cauliflower; ‘cornflower’ skirt Pleats Please; ‘black’ boot Trippen

Third outfit: ‘beige’ hat Scha; ‘blue’ asymmetric sweater Oyuna; ‘beige’ pants Pleats Please; ‘black/white’ Marsèll “goccia”

Fourth outfit: ‘light grey’ sweater Cosmic Wonder; ‘beige’ pants Pleats Please; ‘black/white’ boot Marsèll “goccia”

Fifth outfit: ‘black’ hat Nafi; ‘cornflower’ cardigan and ‘black/nut’ scarf Daniela Gregis; ‘beige’ pants Pleats Please; ‘black/white’ boot Marsèll “goccia”

Sixth outfit: ‘burgundy’ hat Scha; ‘black’ blouson Sacai; ‘chestnut’ pants Pleats Please; ‘burgundy’ boot Trippen

Seventh outfit: ‘navy’ hat Scha; ‘indigo’ jacket Junya Watanabe; ‘green’ scarf Cauliflower; ‘multicolor’ pants Pleats Please; ‘blue’ boot Trippen

From Paris showroom, Pleats Please-Issey Miyake F/W 2011-2012, order of Ivo Milan