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2019.154
Title
Massimo Osti Left Hand Trousers
Date(s)
- 1994-1999 (Creation)
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(1993-1999)
Administrative history
The label established and designed by Massimo Osti (1944-2005). He called it Left Hand because he was left handed. The first collection in 1993 was womenswear, followed by menswear collections. He partnered with Dismi 92 of Florence for the production, a manufacturing company owned by the Allegri family. Exclusively designed fabrics for the label were produced by ITS Artea and innovation in synthetics and technical materials were intrinsic to the designs. This included Thermojoint which bonded cotton and PVC.
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Pair of beige cotton trousers with large knee patches and zip pocket on the left outside leg. They have vertical inset pockets at the hips and the large patch pocket on the left leg fastens with a black zip. The waistband has five belt loops, a metal button embossed with 'LEFT HAND' at the top of the fly and a large black label on the left rear with 'LEFT HAND' printed on it. Jetted pocket to the right rear. Beige makers label inside centre back of waistband.
Country of Design: Italy
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Country of Design: Italy
Country of Manufacture: Italy
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Label: LEFT HAND / MASSIMO OSTI / Studio
Measurements:
Waist 32 inches
Measurements:
Waist 32 inches