John Galliano - Down jacket

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

Piece John Galliano / archive Galliano, from the 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 a fox fur trim, bulky construction and a mix of materials and details that make this piece particularly interesting for John Galliano and Y2K archive fashion collectors.

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 era aesthetics.

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 finish: 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 collar in ribbed knit;
* hood with fox fur trim;
* front closure;
* overlapping closures system;
* padded and voluminous silhouette;
* gathered/elastic waist;
* large front pockets;
* decorative and multicolored embroidery on the pockets;
* closures on the sleeves;
* metal elements;
* full lining Newspaper/Gazette print.

The combination of the green exterior, the pink/fuchsia lining, the embroidery and the metal 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 uncommon 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 Y2K Galliano pieces with this type of finish are sought after 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, since 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
* 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 closure is present and functional; it is only the absence of this small decorative piece.

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

Aside 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 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 filling, fox fur, voluminous construction, embroidery, hardware and distinctive elements of the Galliano aesthetic.

A piece that deserves to be presented on Catawiki not simply as a vintage coat, but as an archive Galliano/Y2K piece with a strong aesthetic identity and potential collector interest.

Note about the photographs

The first photograph was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) solely to visually present the piece worn and facilitate perception of 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.