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John Galliano – Y2K Archive Down Puffer Coat – Fox Fur Hood – Newspaper Print Lining

Piece John Galliano / Galliano archive, Y2K era / early 2000s, with a very characteristic aesthetic of Galliano's creative universe.

This is a winter padded coat with 80% down and 20% feathers, hood with 100% fox fur trim, voluminous construction and a combination of materials and details that make this piece particularly interesting for collectors of John Galliano and Y2K archive fashion.

One of its most striking elements is the full lining with Newspaper/Gazette print in pink/fuchsia, one of the most recognizable visual motifs associated with Galliano’s aesthetics of the time.

Piece details

* Designer: John Galliano / Galliano
* Era: Y2K / early 2000s
* Type: Down Puffer Coat
* Indicated size: IT 34
* Estimated equivalent: XS/S, depending on the fit intended
* Color: olive green / kaki green with a slightly metallic finish
* Exterior: polyamide
* Filling: 80% down / 20% feathers
* Fur trim: 100% fox hair
* Lining: newspaper/gazette print in pink/fuchsia
* Made in China
* Manufacturer/importer: Ittierre S.p.A., Italy
* Reference: SR79H1 82011
* RN: 125723
* Original composition and care labels present
* Galliano hologram/security element present

Design and construction

The piece features a particularly elaborate construction, including:

* high ribbed-knit collar;
* hood with fox fur trim;
* front fastener;
* overlapping fasteners system;
* quilted and voluminous silhouette;
* gathered/elastic waist;
* large front pockets;
* decorative and multicolor embroidery on the pockets;
* sleeve fasteners;
* metallic elements;
* full lining Newspaper/Gazette print.

The combination of the green exterior, the pink/fuchsia lining, the embroidery and the metallic details gives it a very particular aesthetic, immediately associated with Galliano’s fashion of the 2000s.

An interesting piece for collectors

This piece stands out not only for the Galliano name, but for the unusual combination of technical outerwear, down fill, fox fur, Newspaper print, decorative elements and elaborate construction.

The Newspaper print is one of the most recognizable visual codes of Galliano’s universe, and Galliano Y2K pieces with this type of finish are sought in the vintage and archive fashion market.

Important: the piece is presented as an archive/Y2K collector’s piece. No claim is made that it is a runway piece or from a specific collection, as that information is not documentarily confirmed.

Measurements

Measurements taken with the piece laid flat:

* Length: 95 cm
* Pit to pit: 57 cm
* Sleeve: 67 cm
* Chest approximate: 114 cm circumference

Due to the padded and voluminous cut, it is recommended to compare the measurements with a similar piece before purchase.

Condition

Very good overall condition for the piece’s age, maintaining excellent structure, volume, finish and visual presence.

There is only a small detail to note: the zipper pull on the right sleeve lost the letter “G”, which was part of the original decorative element. The zipper is present and functional; it is only the absence of this small decorative piece.

This detail is mentioned explicitly to ensure total transparency for the buyer.

Apart from this small issue, the piece is in very good overall condition, with no relevant visible structural damage.

Care

The label recommends dry professional cleaning, following the specific care instructions for the filling and for the fur. The fur finish should be removed before cleaning, according to the label’s instructions.

Conclusion

A strong-visual John Galliano Y2K piece, particularly interesting for archive fashion collectors, due to the combination of Newspaper print, 80/20 down-feathers fill, fox fur, voluminous construction, embroidery, hardware and distinctive Galliano aesthetics.

A piece worthy of being presented on Catawiki not merely as vintage coat, but as a Galliano/Y2K archive piece with strong aesthetic identity and potential collector interest.

Note on photographs

The first photograph was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI), exclusively to visually present the piece worn and to facilitate perception of its cut and silhouette. All remaining photographs are original images of the actual piece, photographed by the seller, and directly show the item, labels, materials, details and condition described in this listing.