John Galliano - Down jacket

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

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

This is a padded winter 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 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 aesthetic of the time.

Piece details

* Designer: John Galliano / Galliano
* Era: Y2K / early 2000s
* Type: Down Puffer Coat
* Indicated size: IT 34
* Estimated equivalence: XS/S, depending on the desired fit
* Color: olive green / kaki 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 ribbed knit collar;
* hood with fox fur trim;
* front closure;
* overlapping closure system;
* padded and voluminous silhouette;
* gathered/elastic waist;
* large front pockets;
* decorative multicolored embroidery details on the pockets;
* sleeve closures;
* metallic elements;
* full lining Newspaper/Gazette print.

The combination of the green exterior, pink/fuchsia lining, embroidery and metallic details gives it a very distinctive 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 uncommon 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 the Galliano universe, and Y2K Galliano pieces with this type of finish are sought after in the vintage and archive fashion market.

Important: the item is presented as an archive/Y2K collector’s piece. It is not stated that it is a runway piece or from a specific collection, as this information has not been documentarily confirmed.

Measurements

Measurements taken with the item 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 closure is present and functional; it is only the absence of this small decorative piece.

This detail is explicitly mentioned to ensure total transparency for 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 care instructions specific to the filling and to the fur. The fur finish should be removed before cleaning, according to the label’s instructions.

Conclusion

A strong presence 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 features characteristic of the Galliano aesthetic.

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

Note about the 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 other photographs are original images of the actual piece, taken by the seller, and directly show the item, the labels, materials, details and condition described in this listing.