Item 2018.262 - Mandarina Duck Linked Closure Coat

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2018.262

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Mandarina Duck Linked Closure Coat

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  • 2000-2001 (Creation)

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Mandarina Duck
(1977-present)

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Label established in 1977 by Paolo Trento and Piero Mannato as a luggage brand utilising technologically advanced fabrics. They launched a clothing line in 1997 called 'Apparel'.

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Beige waterproof raglan coat has a removable padding lining. Beige exterior color, light gray interior. The garment has three types of closures, one with a button, the other with silicone and interlocking steel and two welt pockets and another zip closure, draw cord hood with beige cord locks inserted into the cord ends, above a large collar stand. Mandarina Duck is based in Italy and the garment is made in Italy.

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      Yellow branded Mandarina duck label on the collar centre back. Size: 50, Shell: 100% Polyamide Care label: 59% Polyester, 32% Cotton, 9% Polyurethane

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      Luggage company Mandarina Duck launched a clothing line called 'Apparel' in 1997. Divided into three categories exowear (outer layers), mesowear (intermediate layers) and endowear (inner layers), there are also sub-categories each season.

      Exowear 'mould' clasp jacket, Autumn Winter 2000-2001. This garment uses the 'mould clasp' inspired by inflatable mattresses.

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      Luggage company Mandarina Duck launched a clothing line called 'Apparel' in 1997. Divided into three categories exowear (outer layers), mesowear (intermediate layers) and endowear (inner layers), there are also sub-categories each season.

      Exowear 'mould' clasp jacket, Autumn Winter 2000-2001. This garment uses the 'mould clasp' inspired by inflatable mattresses.

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          Sources

          Andrew Bolton, The Supermodern Wardrobe (London: V&A Publishing, 2002), pp. 23, 129.

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