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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.

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

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

Details of the piece

* Designer: John Galliano / Galliano
* Era: Y2K / early 2000s
* Type: Down Puffer Coat
* Indicated size: IT 34
* Estimated equivalent: XS/S, depending on the intended fit
* 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 feature present

Design and construction

The piece features a particularly elaborate construction, including:

* high ribbed knit stand collar;
* hood with fox fur trim;
* front zip closure;
* overlapping zip system;
* padded and voluminous silhouette;
* gathered/elastic waist;
* large front pockets;
* decorative multicolor embroidery details on the pockets;
* zippers on the sleeves;
* 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 distinctive aesthetic, immediately associated with Galliano 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 filling, fox fur, Newspaper print, decorative elements and elaborate construction.

The Newspaper print is one of the most recognized visual codes of the Galliano universe, and Galliano Y2K pieces with this type of finish are sought after in the vintage fashion and archive 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, since that information is not documentaryly confirmed.

Measurements

Measurements taken with the piece laid flat:

* Length: 95 cm
* Underarm to underarm: 57 cm
* Sleeve: 67 cm
* Approximate chest: 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 one small detail to note: the zipper pull on the right sleeve has lost the letter “G”, which was part of the original decorative element. The zipper itself is present and functional; this is only the absence of that small decorative piece.

This detail is explicitly mentioned to ensure full transparency to the buyer.

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

Care

The label recommends professional dry cleaning, following the specific care instructions for the filling and for the fur. The fur trim should be removed before cleaning, in accordance with 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 filling, fox fur, voluminous construction, embroidery, hardware and details characteristic of Galliano’s aesthetic.

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

Nota sobre as fotografias

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