An estimated 1980s C.P.Company Garment Dye Cotton Linen Parka.
A special acquisition.
C.P.Company was founded in 1971 in Bologna, Italy by Massimo Osti.
Originally established under the name Chester Perry, the label was renamed to C.P.Company in 1978.
The initials C.P. stand for "Color of Passion," a founding concept of the brand, and C.P.Company is often regarded as a pioneer of Italian casual wear.
Through C.P.Company's distinctive interpretations, each piece demonstrates remarkable functionality. Despite their utilitarian purpose, these garments possess an elevated design sensibility that earned widespread acclaim among Italian fashion enthusiasts and artists.
To achieve an understated, weathered aesthetic and refined colorway, C.P.Company pioneered the world's first "Garment Dye" process.
Garment Dye is the term given to a dyeing process first developed in the early 1970s by Massimo Osti and his colleagues at C.P.Company.
Conventional garment construction employs pre-dyed fabric. In contrast, this process uses undyed or raw fabric, and dyeing occurs as the final stage after the garment is completely constructed.
Further refinement came through simultaneous dyeing of different fiber compositions, with distinct chemical approaches applied to each, yielding the distinctive "Tone-on-Tone" effect through what Osti termed "Double Dye in a Single Bath."
This technique elevated Massimo Osti to further prominence.
Other notable brands under Massimo Osti's direction include STONE ISLAND, Boneville, and Left Hand.
Here we present a piece from C.P.Company, bearing the label's pioneering "Garment Dye" technique.
This particular example is from the highly sought-after early 1980s period of Italian production—the so-called Osti era—designed by Massimo Osti himself.
This piece employs a cotton and linen blend, treated with the aforementioned groundbreaking "Garment Dye" process, which brings forth the depth and vibrancy of color while drawing out the full character of the fabric itself.
Upon first wearing a Garment Dyed piece, one experiences an impression as though beauty itself has been mysteriously heightened.
It possesses a luminosity and presence that words struggle to capture.
Despite the commanding presence of the Garment Dye, the garment's design remains refreshingly restrained.
A so-called "mountain parka" silhouette defined by patch pockets at the hem—a study in simplicity.
The front closure employs a dual-layer structure combining a zip fastener and snap buttons to enhance wind resistance.
The shoulders are cut in raglan configuration, allowing fabric to fall cleanly along the shoulder line even when worn oversized, ensuring a refined silhouette.
Marked as size "48"
corresponding to approximately L to XL in Japanese sizing.
The measurements indicate a generous proportion, suitable for larger frames without compromise.
The piece works equally well worn close to the body or oversized.
Light soiling and color fading consistent with age are present,though no significant damage impeding wear is evident. The piece remains very wearable.
Early period C.P.Company continues to gain attention with corresponding price appreciation.
Pieces bearing Massimo Osti's hand are incomparable; nothing equivalent exists elsewhere.
A piece bearing C.P.Company's signature "Garment Dye" technique represents one of the house's defining accomplishments. Those in search of such a piece may find this opportunity worthy of consideration.
