Undercoverism AW2005 Arts and Crafts Kevlar Cycling Tailored Jacket, Grey, Size 2, Made in Japan

A rare Undercoverism For Rebels tailored jacket from the Arts and Crafts era, cut in DuPont Kevlar for cyclists, with hexagonal underarm vents, a stretch back yoke and a reflector concealed at the collar.

The Piece

Autumn-winter 2005 is remembered as Undercover's Arts and Crafts season, one of the high points of Jun Takahashi's Paris years. Alongside the show pieces, the Undercoverism For Rebels line explored function, and this jacket is a clear example: a tailored blazer built to be ridden in.

The outer fabric is Kevlar, the aramid fibre made by DuPont and used in protective equipment, here woven into a slate-grey cloth with a soft sheen. A navy stretch panel runs across the upper back and down under the arms so the jacket gives when leaning over handlebars. Hexagonal mesh vents sit at the armpits, the inside is lined for breathability, the cuffs are built to block wind, and a reflective strip hides under the back collar. The peaked lapels and two-button front keep it looking like tailoring. The jacket is believed to involve artwork by MADSAKI on the printed label.

Size 2: 40 cm at the shoulder, 45 cm across the chest and 66 cm long. Made in Japan.

Details

• Designer: Jun Takahashi for Undercoverism For Rebels
• Season: Attributed to Autumn-Winter 2005, Arts and Crafts
• Model / ref: Kevlar cycling jacket
• Material: Kevlar 100%; stretch panels nylon 84%, polyurethane 16%; polyester lining
• Colour: Slate grey with navy panels
• Made in: Japan
• Tagged size: 2
• Measurements: Shoulder 40 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 45 cm · Length 66 cm
• Included: Jacket only

Condition

• Pre-owned in good condition for its age.
• Kevlar cloth shows light creasing and a small surface mark (see photographs).
• Vents, stretch panels and reflector intact.
• Labels legible.

Condition grade AB on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Dry clean with a specialist familiar with technical fabrics, and store on a shaped hanger.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.

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