Corneliani Grey Pure Silk & Suede-Front Vespa Jacket

Discover the Corneliani Grey Pure Silk and Suede-Front Vespa Jacket. The Vespa is among the more architecturally considered pieces Corneliani produces, a jacket whose front and body are constructed from entirely different materials and joined by a concealed zip that allows the suede panel to be removed entirely, the two halves of the jacket functioning as a single coherent garment when worn together and as two separate propositions when apart. The outer is pure silk in a pinpoint construction, the tight, fine weave giving the fabric a dry, composed surface that reads as suiting cloth from a distance while carrying the inherent luminosity and lightness of the fibre underneath, the silk holding its structure without the weight that a conventional jacket cloth would bring to the same silhouette. Against this the perforated light grey suede nubuck front reads as a different register entirely, the nubuck carrying a soft, velvety surface texture that the perforations open into a pattern of fine points, the combination of material and treatment producing a front panel with a depth and tactile interest that plain suede or plain cloth would not. Grey silver mother of pearl buttons are set through the front, the iridescent quality of the shell picking up the silk's own quiet sheen and tying the two materials together across the jacket's construction. Flap pockets sit at the hips, the line clean and the proportion suited to the jacket's slim, uncluttered character.

Corneliani has returned to the Vespa jacket across many seasons because the idea at its centre is genuinely original: two materials, two textures, one garment, and the option to separate them. In grey silk and perforated suede nubuck it is as well resolved as the concept has ever been.

Composition: Outer: 100% Silk / Front: 100% Lambskin

Color: Grey

Pattern: Pin Point

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Fit: Identity (Drop 7R)

Shoulder to Shoulder: 43,5 cm / 17,1 Inch

Chest: 51 cm / 20,1 Inch

Waist: 47 cm / 18,5 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 71 cm / 28,0 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 43,5 cm / 17,1 Inch

Discover the customization possibilities by visiting our tailor alteration guide

Corneliani was founded in Mantua in the 1930s thanks to the visionary entrepreneurial spirit of Alfredo Corneliani, one of the Italian pioneers of men’s fashion, who began to produce handcrafted raincoats and outerwear, quickly gaining widespread acclaim.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.