Max Mara Bormida Teddy Bear Gilet, Alpaca, Wool and Silk, Brown, Size 38, Unworn
Max Mara Bormida Teddy Bear Gilet, Alpaca, Wool and Silk, Brown, Size 38, Unworn
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- Arrival
- United States · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked Check the Shipping Flowchart here
- Import
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A guide for this piece: about $267, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
The final figure is set by US Customs and depends on where the piece was made and the kind of object it is. Many antiques over a century old carry no ordinary duty; most jewellery and leather goods add a single-digit rate.
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Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape.
Condition report
Mint9.5 / 10
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Condition notes
New and unworn, bought from an authorised retailer in Italy and described as new in Japan. The Desk is glad to double-check any detail in its written records.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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The Piece
The Bormida is the Teddy Bear as a gilet: a wide, double-breasted waistcoat in a silk-based alpaca and wool pile, unworn and bought new in Italy.
The gilet carries everything the Teddy Bear coat does, the plush pile, the generous cut, in a form that layers over knitwear and under a coat. It has a wide fit, maxi lapel collar, two prominent buttons closing the front and large patch pockets, and is lined in a stretch monogram jacquard. This example was bought new from an authorised Italian retailer.
Details
- Maker: Max Mara, Italy
- Line: Teddy Bear, Bormida gilet
- Material, outer: alpaca 62%, wool 26%, silk 12%
- Lining: 100% rayon, monogram jacquard
- Colour: brown
- Size: IT 38
- Closure: double-breasted, two buttons; patch pockets
Measurements are being confirmed. Please ask the Desk, which will double-check its written records, before you decide, and allow 1 to 2 cm for human error and small differences.
Condition
New and unworn, bought from an authorised retailer in Italy and described as new in Japan. The Desk is glad to double-check any detail in its written records.
Authenticity & Care
The maker, line and fibre labels have been reviewed by the house. Brush with the pile, hang on a shaped hanger and entrust cleaning to a specialist.
Delivery from Japan
Shipped from Tokyo, with careful handling time built into every estimate. Every sale is final. See also the Max Mara collection and our condition guide.
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