2006AWThis is a "cotton hooded short jacket" made by STONE ISLAND.
STONE ISLAND is a men's wear brand founded in 1982 by legendary designer Massimo Osti in Lavarino, near Modena, Italy.
The birth of the brand began with a collection launched as an experimental project for the "C.P. Company" that Osti was involved with at the time, and from the beginning, the brand has consistently maintained the attitude that "clothing = the result of material research."
"Tela Stella", which appeared in 1982, is said to be the origin of Stone Island.
The sturdy material, inspired by military tarpaulins, is daringly stonewashed to create a unique expression within its ruggedness.
It can be said that this idea of ``translating military functions into everyday urban wear'' determined the framework of the Stone Island brand.
The symbol of its perfection is the "compass (wind rose)" badge on the left sleeve.
More than just a logo, it is a flag of a spirit of exploration and experimentation, and a signature that speaks to the wearer's values.
One of the themes that Osti was most obsessed with was how to create "color."
"Garment Dye" is a technique that cannot be overlooked when talking about Stone Island.By dyeing the finished product after sewing, it is a method that incorporates the differences in dyeing of each part, shading, and uneven depth into the design.
Osti has been promoting product dyeing at C.P. Company since the 1970s, and his ideas and techniques have greatly boosted the expression of Stone Island.
It is said that there are officially over 60,000 dyeing recipes accumulated through years of research.
In other words, the colors at Stone Island are not ``selected from color chips,'' but are ``obtained through chemical reactions between materials and processing.''
Even with the same model number, there are slight differences, and the look changes even more with wear and age.
This "growing color" is what makes it so addictive that it is difficult to replace with other brands.
Furthermore, Stone Island has an outstanding sense of balance in that it does not end with technology as a ``gimmick'', but instead serves as everyday wear.
In 1989, he introduced a jacket made of heat-sensitive material that changes color with temperature changes, commonly known as the "Ice Jacket," showing the world that experimenting with materials can directly turn into a product.
Since the 1990s, he has continued his approach of transforming work/safety-based technologies into fashion excitement, such as research into reflective materials and "Nylon Metal," which has a metallic luster.
It embodies the true ``wearable product design'' that combines functionality and design.
The idea of ``questioning the material and finding the answer through processing'', which has continued since its founding, continues to exist as the core of the brand.
Furthermore, if we trace Osti's genealogy, we can also trace his lineage to projects such as "C.P. Company", "Boneville" and "Left Hand", which are an extension of his experimental spirit.
Stone Island can be said to be the company that most emotionally showcases material research, especially in the realm of outerwear.
Introducing a piece from Stone Island that was released in 2006AW and was made using the world's first dyeing technique called "Garment Dye."
This is a piece of clothing that allows you to clearly experience the brand's ``material development'' and ``functional beauty as everyday wear,'' which were unique to the ``Paul Harvey period'' when the company took over the creative direction.
Rather than making a statement through design, Paul Harvey's style of stone is to incorporate the functionality of textile development, dyeing, and wear into the product in the shortest possible way.
The silhouette is minimalist, while being based on military and work contexts.
That's why the details are "effective" when viewed up close.
First of all, the core is the brand's original fabric "RASO GOMMATO"
At first glance, it looks like a simple cotton satin, but as the tag clearly states, it is made of a special fabric with a rubber (polyurethane) layer inside, giving it a sealed feeling that seems to be blowing away the wind, and the shading of the wrinkles that occur when worn.
Although it has the function of a gear inside, it looks quiet to the last.
This is the sex appeal that is typical of Stone.
Another key feature is our unique dyeing technology ``Garment Dyed.''
The "uneven dyeing" characteristic of product dyeing creates natural shading at the rise of seams and edges, increasing the depth to the black color (jet black fades to charcoal to ink black over time) as described in the color description.
The beauty of this process is that even fading or discoloration remains as an expression on the plain face.
The design itself is very simple and minimal.
That's why the persuasive power of details shines through.
This hooded jacket has an integrated hood, and while it has a comfortable fit that can be worn as street wear, it also has practical details that are typical of Stone.
Vertical pockets with snap button closures are placed at both hems.
The design prioritizes minimalism with no visible snaps on the surface, reducing the amount of information that enters the eye while maintaining ease of use.
And the left sleeve comes with a "wind rose patch" that symbolizes the brand.
The balance that only that compass quietly asserts against the calm black body is exquisite.
The sleeves are rib knit.
The length of the sleeves is made with extra room, so it feels like the fabric gathers at the ends of the sleeves, so even though it's short, it doesn't make your styling too light.
The front has a double structure with a zip fastener and a button closure with a loop.
The zip slider uses a non-engraved zip.
Also, the fact that it is made in Romania rather than in Italy is a characteristic of the 2000s, when "stable sewing and mass production precision" were required.
This is an element that is directly connected to the degree of perfection as a product.
And the personal point is that it is "S size", which is rare at Stone Island.
In my experience, I get the impression that there are many individuals who are listed as "L or larger", which is why the size balance is particularly appealing to people with petite bodies.
Don't go overboard, wear it with the persuasiveness of the material and details.
This is a garment that can be worn in such a way.
Size notation is "S"
I think it corresponds to "S ~ M" in Japanese size.
Even if you look at the actual measurements, the size will be a little smaller, so if you have a petite figure, you will be able to wear it without any problems.
There are some signs of use such as dirt, but there is no major damage that would make it difficult to wear, so I think it can still be worn.
In 1996, Massimo Osti himself left the design field and his successor, Paul Harvey, created this model.
Although it is not an individual from the so-called "Osty period", the simple yet sophisticated design beauty typical of Stone Island is still alive and well.
This item is highly recommended for those who are looking for a cool stone with logic and texture rather than flashiness.
Although it is complete with a plain color, only the wind rose quietly makes a statement in black.
If you meet the conditions, don't miss this opportunity.
