Armani - Coat

This splendid coat with impeccably tailored cut and charcoal gray color is made of virgin wool with 3% cotton. Emporio Armani label, recognizable by the black internal label with white logo and the words "Made in Italy." It features some very distinctive design elements that set it apart from an ordinary coat. Notice how the collar at the back of the neck rises straight like a band, rather than being completely flat. It then connects with bold, structured lapels. The lapels are quite wide and have a pronounced tip (which points upward toward the shoulders). Thanks to the asymmetrical single-button front closure and a hidden one, the lapels elegantly overlap on the chest. Horizontal waist seam: there is a well-defined seam that runs horizontally across the waist, where the button sits. This is a classic tailoring technique, often used in traditional tails or high-end coats to create a structured, fitted silhouette. The lower pockets are elegant and minimalist, with a double‑welt design without a flap, keeping the coat’s lines incredibly clean. Heavy, high-quality virgin wool fabric. Angled welt pocket on the left chest is perfectly proportioned, balancing the broad surface of the front overlapped panel. Distinct and pronounced diagonal lines run across the fabric. This type of weave is incredibly durable, resists wrinkling, and, due to its weight, has a magnificent fall, making it a top choice for high-end tailoring. Impeccable edge stitching: the precision of the edge stitches is clearly visible, done by machine or hand, running along the entire edge of the hem and the pocket welt. The tension is perfect, preventing the heavy fabric from gathering or forming bubbles at the seams. This coat has been made with extreme care and top-quality materials. The inscription "Made in Italy" on the label is a huge advantage. A significant portion of Emporio’s production has been outsourced; therefore, pieces made in Italy generally indicate superior construction and quality fabrics. Even the spare button sewn inside bears the raised inscription "Emporio Armani" along the edge, a distinctive mark of their authentic, high-quality production. It is a masterpiece of Italian tailoring that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. At the bottom of the label, you can see that the product was manufactured by GA Operations SpA at its Trissino (Vicenza), Italy facility. What is GA Operations? It is Giorgio Armani’s specialized production network dedicated exclusively to haute couture. Rather than outsourcing production to external plants, Armani uses its own highly controlled facilities in Veneto to produce runway collections and the highest-quality tailored garments. The number 2012 indicates the exact production year of this coat. The final 2 in 20122 indicates the second season of that year, namely the Autumn/Winter (A/W) 2012 collection. Italian size 54 corresponds to a US/UK size 44 (roughly an international XL). You own a piece of history from Armani’s Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, in perfect condition and wonderfully preserved!