This is one of my early classic crepe leather trench coat. The reason for this post is because i felt everyone thinks I only specialize in Handbags which is obviously not the case. Believe it or not all of my early designs are coats and jackets I slowly progressed into other specialties like jeans and Handbags. My bag designs are the most recent development.
However back to the point, Approximately 4 years this coat was released at an RRP of £550 only 5 were produced and one was kept as a profile for Correo Ervhanski projects.
At it's very early days this coat manged to gain about of public attention simply because of it's structural design, Producing this in batch quantities was not idea due to the amount of work put into it. The ideal inspiration for such a design was to make it look like the old military trench coats worn by Germans.
Many people might not be brave enough to wear this as a daily coat (Well not where I live anyway), then again this is not designed for daily use. The structure of this design gives a powerful image or look, hence it was worn by certain consumers who attended to Hifi Meetings and Parties. I was very particular about the belt on the waist and how it will fits, it took my several days to decide how I want the waist belt to look and feel.
Taking a look at the pictures above with the waist belt removed and unzipped makes the overall coat look very casual and drape in a structural manner. Now take a look at the picture next to it "The back view" you will notice the belt does not go all around the waist, giving it an edge cutting look with two complex vents or commonly know as slits.
I really admire the lining of any garments because i have a logic "good lining means quality" why would someone place a cheap outer fabric when they spend £80.00 on the inner lining alone, They wont.
Here I have used a tartan check 100% woven wool lining, more over between the outer fabric and lining there is a hair loom wadding inserted to prevent heat lose and fit comfortably. The inside counts and makes a dramatic difference.
Back view in detail: Amazing detail works on the button which the belt is attached to, you can almost sense the drape feeling.
Finally, The label that was designed in 2003, I had these woven name labels specially made for my early jackets and coats. 1987 is my year of birth and these labels were made a decade ago showing a metaphoric vision of another birth which would be my Ambition to dedicate my life, in the creative world of fashion, and ever since then it's engraved in me.
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Nabeel Hussain
Fashion Designer