Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Burgundy "Centoventimila" Wool Checkered Jacket

Discover the Ermenegildo Zegna Couture Burgundy Centoventimila Wool Checkered Jacket. The "120" on the label and the name are the same fact stated two ways: Centoventimila is Italian for 120,000, referring to the yarn's tex value, the measurement by which one kilogram of this wool stretches to 120,000 meters of thread. Ermenegildo Zegna developed the fabric in 1961 at the house's Trivero wool mill in Biella, using the finest Australian fibres sourced through direct relationships with farmers, the resulting cloth weighing just 250 grams per metre at a time when comparable fabrics ran to 350 grams, a reduction achieved not through compromise but through the exceptional fineness of the yarn itself. The cloth is silky and dry to the touch, with a lightness that makes its formality feel effortless rather than demanding. The Couture line represents Zegna's highest tier of production, every element of the jacket executed by hand: the construction, the buttonholes, and critically the Milanese buttonhole worked through both lapels, a hand-stitching technique specific to the Milanese tailoring tradition in which the buttonhole is worked with fine silk thread in a close, precise stitch that no machine replicates, its presence on the lapel being the mark of a fully handmade garment. The burgundy check reads with warmth and depth across the Centoventimila cloth, the pattern resolving quietly into the surface rather than sitting on top of it. Notch lapels, a 2-button closure, flap pockets and a half lining complete the construction.

Ermenegildo Zegna built the Centoventimila fabric as the realisation of a lifelong ambition to produce the world's finest cloth. The Couture line built jackets around it with the full weight of the house's handwork. This is both at once.

Composition: 100% Wool

Color: Burgundy

Pattern: Check

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Fit: Couture

Shoulder to Shoulder: 44 cm / 17,3 Inch

Chest: 52 cm / 20,5 Inch

Waist: 48,5 cm / 19,1 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 75 cm / 29,5 Inch

*Sleeve Length (inseam): 47 cm / 18,5 Inch

The sleeves are unfinished, with the buttonholes and buttons *still to be set by a tailor. The original buttons are included inside the pocket, allowing the sleeve length to be adjusted before finishing.

Discover the customization possibilities by visiting our tailor alteration guide

Zegna was founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy by a young entrepreneur called Ermenegildo - he was the youngest of Angelo Zegna’s 10 children. Angelo, a watchmaker by trade, had started weaving wool using four looms. From these humble beginnings, an 18-year-old Ermenegildo began using the looms creating quality fabrics that he described as “the most beautiful in the world”.

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.