Upcycled Blue Greek Antique Blanket Vest - October 2022

€317.00
Loved and Gone

The ultimate season-less layered Gilet - Waist Coat, this antique blanket made Gilet can be worn both sides.

It can be layered over for the colder months. It’s a minimal and easy wearable design.

It features a V neck, double button closure with loops and a beautiful button loop detail on shoulders. It comes with Side Loops for wearing a waist belt / tie for playing with it's fit , and a big hanging loop / locker loop make it possible to hang it on a hook.

It runs with a oversize fit which gives you more room to layer your trench coat or turtlenecks and thick blouses underneath or enjoy it all year round during Spring and Autumn season with a T-shirt or a shirt underneath.

This Gilet is made from a Greek 60’s handloom woolen blanket handpicked from an antique shop at Thessaloniki, Greece.

The reverse side with a cute onion pattern is made from a vintage 70’s/80’s tablecloth sourced in Netherlands.

Model wears a size Small (170cm).

Please refer to the measurements listed below:

All measurements are taken flat in cm:

50cm shoulder to shoulder / 54cm underarm to underarm (bust) / 60cm shoulder to hemline (length) / 14cm Shoulder to Neckline / Waist Ties Length 1.70 m

The ultimate season-less layered Gilet - Waist Coat, this antique blanket made Gilet can be worn both sides.

It can be layered over for the colder months. It’s a minimal and easy wearable design.

It features a V neck, double button closure with loops and a beautiful button loop detail on shoulders. It comes with Side Loops for wearing a waist belt / tie for playing with it's fit , and a big hanging loop / locker loop make it possible to hang it on a hook.

It runs with a oversize fit which gives you more room to layer your trench coat or turtlenecks and thick blouses underneath or enjoy it all year round during Spring and Autumn season with a T-shirt or a shirt underneath.

This Gilet is made from a Greek 60’s handloom woolen blanket handpicked from an antique shop at Thessaloniki, Greece.

The reverse side with a cute onion pattern is made from a vintage 70’s/80’s tablecloth sourced in Netherlands.

Model wears a size Small (170cm).

Please refer to the measurements listed below:

All measurements are taken flat in cm:

50cm shoulder to shoulder / 54cm underarm to underarm (bust) / 60cm shoulder to hemline (length) / 14cm Shoulder to Neckline / Waist Ties Length 1.70 m

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Why it’s perfect for you:

  • One of a kind - Your Gilet exists once & it will be totally unique to you-

    • “I keep every details from the antique blankets and transfer them to the up cycled design, such as the finished woolen braided design”

  • 100% Upcycled from a beautiful antique vintage 60’s woolen blanket and quilt bedspread as lining.

  • Super cozy and warm

  • Handcrafted in Amsterdam

  • S/M

    • It can fit XS to M sizes - depending on how you like things to fit

  • Reversible boxy fit

  • Button Closure

  • Lining: Yes ( Onion Pattern Tablecloth )

  • Dry Cleaning or Handwashing max 20° C, iron with protection (low temperature)

  • 3 - 5 hours work (Incl. mending, cutting, handstitched sewing)

  • Color: Multicolored

    • Blue - Salmon Pink and White

  • Composition: 100% recycled Wool , Cotton

  • Place of origin: Greece , Netherlands

  • Previously owned by: : Demetres , Didi

    Note: Every textile is prewashed prior the deconstruction process begins. Vintage textiles may come with minor flaws due to pre-loved usage. Color of product may slightly vary compared to photo due to lighting. Please enjoy and appreciate this item with its character. Reworked Vintage items are FINAL SALE.

    If you would like additional info/images prior to final purchase, please reach out to info@fitolojioworkshop.com

Check the size guide for assistance or email us for a custom size available: info@fitolojioworkshop.com

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Materials    34 - 40 €
Labor    60 - 70 €
Logistics    10 - 18 €
Overheads & Markup      140 - 146 €
Taxes 21%     51 €
 

From Upcycled Collection : The Antique Blanket made Gilet