Ermenegildo Zegna Black Pure Vicuña Twill Mila Jacket
50C IT / 40C US / Large Short
Rare consignment piece available via personal consultation.
Curator's Description
Curator's DescriptionDiscover the Ermenegildo Zegna black pure vicuña twill Mila jacket, an exceptionally rare expression of material excellence shaped through precise tailoring. The deep black tone enhances the quiet richness of the cloth, while the twill weave lends a subtle structure and fluid drape. Cut with notch lapels, a two-button closure, and flap pockets, the silhouette remains clean and composed, supported by a fully lined construction. Horn buttons and handmade buttonholes complete the piece with a level of detail that reflects its elevated nature.
Discover the significance of Vicuña, widely regarded as one of the rarest and most precious fibres in the world. Sourced from the vicuña, a wild camelid native to the Andes, the fibre is incredibly fine, often measuring around 12 microns, making it softer and lighter than even the finest cashmere. Zegna is one of the few houses with direct involvement in its sourcing, working in Peru where the animals are carefully rounded up in traditional chaccu ceremonies, shorn without harm, and then released back into the wild. This process takes place only every few years for each animal, resulting in extremely limited yields. The raw fibre is then meticulously cleaned and sorted by hand before being spun and woven with great care, as its delicacy requires exceptional expertise. The result is a fabric that is extraordinarily soft, naturally warm, and remarkably light, with a distinctive, almost luminous depth that cannot be replicated by other fibres.
Discover the craftsmanship behind Ermenegildo Zegna’s Mila fit, where refined proportions meet material mastery. The Mila silhouette is typically shaped with a clean, modern line, balancing structure and comfort while allowing the fabric to express itself fully. Working with vicuña demands absolute precision, as the fibre’s fineness leaves little room for error in cutting and construction. Handmade buttonholes and careful finishing reflect the level of attention required for such a rare material. The result is a jacket that transcends seasonal tailoring, embodying the pinnacle of textile luxury and sartorial expertise. Discover the elaborated sartorial details below.
Materials
MaterialsComposition: 100% Vicuña (by Ermenegildo Zegna)
Color: Black
Pattern: Twill
Measurements
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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.
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.
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Sartorial Details
Full Canvas Construction
A sartorial jacket - or coat - needs an interlining that will help give it shape and mold it. Canvas gives the item a tailored and crafted look. In short, it breathes life into it. Purely technical, canvas is made from either horsehair, wool, mohair or camel hair. It could also be a mix of them all, with varying thickness and weight. The canvas is stitched to the jacket, often by hand, thus making the canvas pieces 'floating' in the middle of the inner and outer cloth. This gives the jacket added flexibility. The canvas runs from the upper parts, all the way down to the end of the jacket. After you wear your canvassed suit for a while, it will begin to take your shape and look incredibly natural.
Soft Shoulders
Soft Shoulders, or lightly padded shoulder construction, gives a softer, more casual silhouette to a tailored jacket. Soft shoulders have little padding and follow the contour of the individual’s shoulder to accentuate the wearer’s natural features.
Handmade Buttonhole
Handmade buttonholes are made using a chain of knotted loops called purl stitches that make them strong and visually distinctive. It takes about five seconds to sew a regular buttonhole with a machine – a single handmade buttonhole takes about 10 minutes to sew.
Two-Button Closure
The jacket has a two-button closure which keeps the profile neat.
Chest pocket - Rounded welt pocket
Also known as ‘barchetta’ Italian for ‘little boat’, it is so named because this pocket floats on the chest gently angled upward, just like the bow of a sailboat. These pockets echo the lively roll of a lapel that carries the spring of canvas and natural wool, unlike machine-made chest pockets that have a more stamped-out, rectangular shape and less life.
Darts
The tailors adds two darts - think of them as pinched seams - to ensure the jacket’s body achieves a slim silhouette. The process, called mezzo punto riprese, is done entirely by hand.
Kissing Buttons and Handmade Buttonholes
Also known as stacked buttons or waterfall buttons, kissing buttons are associated with Italian tailoring as Italian tailors make their jacket sleeve buttons in the kissing style. In this style, buttons touch each other and overlap one another. Handmade buttonholes; Even this step, apparently the simplest, is treated with an abundance of detail. Attaching the buttons is a job that requires patience and must be completed to perfection.
Flap Pockets
This was originally supposed to keep debris from getting into jacket pockets when worn in the country. Flap pockets occupy a sort of middle ground in terms of formality: they are the main choice for business suits, but they can also appear on sport coats as a testament to their casual origins.
size
50C IT / 40C US / Large Short
