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2022.19
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A-Cold-Wall* National Gallery Coat
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- Autumn Winter 2018 (Creation)
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(2015-present)
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A-COLD-WALL* was founded in 2015 by Black British designer Samuel Ross (b. 1991). Born in Brixton, London, Ross studied graphic design at De Montfort University. After interning and working on projects with Virgil Abloh, he launched his label. In 2017 A-COLD-WALL* was named as a recipient of the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN award and the label’s debut show was held at London Fashion Week Men’s in January 2017. In 2018 the label won the British Emerging Designer at the Fashion Awards and was a finalist for the LVMH Prize and the ANDAM Award. Between 2016 and 2017, A-COLD-WALL* reached £1.3 million in revenue. Tomorrow London Holdings acquired a minority stake in the label in January 2018 for an undisclosed sum. Tomorrow, who had been responsible for A-COLD-WALL*’s manufacturing, distribution and sales since July 2017, also became the brand’s global exclusive licensee. In 2022 A-COLD-WALL* opened two independent stores in Seoul, Korea.
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Long coat in orange lightweight, nylon fabric with silver-coloured bonded reverse side. Coat has an adjustable and convertible belt with press-stud fastening and a stand collar. It has the 'ACW' and 'National Gallery'' logos printed in black on the front and back; a large version is printed below the waist at the back and a small logo is vertical to the front left chest. The zips and the bungee-style drawstrings at waist and sleeves are all in black. It has a 30cm concealed zip vent in the centre back and a large patch pocket to the inside back left side. No lining and all inside seams are bound in black.
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Label: A-COLD -WALL* / PRESENTED BY SAMUEL ROSS / M / A-COLD -WALL* is the curated product of British street culture. It is both a staunch symbol and mercurial component of the clashing of class and environment in the British landscape. Born of the stark subversive brilliance of the underclass, ACW* is expressed and refined by the cerebral mediums of social commentary, immersive art and cutting-edge garments.
Made in Italy
Materials: 100% Polyamide
Details: Adjustable and convertible belt, bonded lining.
Physical Condition: Good
Made in Italy
Materials: 100% Polyamide
Details: Adjustable and convertible belt, bonded lining.
Physical Condition: Good
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