Behind the Craft: The Making of the Minted Honey Reversible coat
Be part of its journey From Blanket to Beauty —scroll down to explore its making and see how it was brought to life
Time & Dedication
This coat takes over 15+ hours to create, from selecting the perfect vintage blanket, washing and mending to tailoring it into a wearable masterpiece.
Made to Last
To preserve the beauty of your jacket, dry clean or gently hand wash at a maximum of 20°C. Iron on low heat. Dry clean or gently hand wash at 20°C.
Sustainability in Focus
At Fitol Collections, we celebrate sustainability by giving forgotten textiles a new life. Slight imperfections in the material reflect its history and unique charm. If you value craftsmanship and authenticity, this coat is made for you. Learn more about our pricing philosophy [here]
Details:
Color: Pale green/ butter creme
Composition: 100% Recycled Wool
Button Closure: 10 Vintage Buttons
Techniques
Precision Cutting: Maximizes the blanket's patterns, textures, and details(trims or special characteristics).
Working with original Trims: When possible, we incorporate the original trims of the blankets into the design. While we do our best to avoid signs of wear or flaws, these elements are sometimes an inseparable part of the blanket’s story. If you're not familiar with the charm and imperfections of vintage textiles, this collection may not be the best fit for you.
Hand Finishing: Pockets, buttons and button holes or loops, and trims are all meticulously crafted.
Unique Patterns: Each blanket coat has its own design, so you'll see slight variations in length or pockets sizes belts and collars across coats of the same size
Our Studio
This piece was entirely designed and tailored in our new Amsterdam studio, you are every time welcome to see the process live :)
Note:
Each vintage textile is pre-washed before deconstruction. Due to its pre-loved nature, slight imperfections or color variations may occur, making each piece unique. If you're not familiar with the charm and imperfections of vintage textiles, this collection may not be the best fit for you.
Final Sale
Each Fitol Collection piece is one-of-a-kind, so we kindly ask you to check the measurements carefully before purchasing. We’re happy to provide additional photos, videos, or assistance—just email us at info@fitolcollections.com. or message us on Instagram.
We want you to love your Fitol Collection piece. While returns are accepted within 5 working days of delivery, we also offer exchanges for another design of similar value (±10%) or a made-to-order piece crafted from our available materials.
Made-to-order pieces will follow our production schedule and be ready within 2–4 weeks, depending on availability. Please note that all shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
The unique story behind your coat:
This beautiful two-sided blanket in pale green and butter yellow, from the Sole Mio Belgium collection known for quality blankets since the 1940s arrived at our studio on September 27, 2024, from Ms. Lieve’s home in Borgerhout, Antwerp, Belgium.
After a careful wash, work began between October 23 and 27, 2024, transforming the blanket into this one-of-a-kind jacket. Final touches, including the attachment of vintage buttons, were completed by November 2, 2024, with a small photoshoot capturing its flow and beauty.
Now, this jacket carries around 30+ years of warmth and creativity. Crafted by Katerina, who hand-mended, designed, and cut the blanket, with trims from the original blanket added by Yasar in our partner atelier. Katerina personally hand-sewed the buttons, finishing the piece with precision and care.
This jacket is a wearable work of art, crafted to stand out with its originality and built to last. It's the result of skilled hands and thoughtful craftsmanship. Wear it with pride and joy, knowing it’s made to be cherished — and one day, passed on as a true treasure.
Love (and Flowers)
Fitol Collections team
P.S. A little surprise will accompany your order as a heartfelt thank-you for supporting our small business and appreciating our craft.