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2022.99.2
Title
A-Cold-Wall* Padded Pocket Ribbed Gilet A/W 2019
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- 2019 (Creation)
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1
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(2015-present)
Administrative history
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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Black gilet in a nylon fabric. The gilet is front fastening via a zip with a storm flap. There are two rectangular, padded, zip fastening pockets at the front, either side of the opening. Another pocket is found at the back. Cinch tabs are found at the hem. The gilet has a synthetic filling and a polyester lining.
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Label: A-Cold-Wall* / Presented by Samuel Ross / 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 sensibilities of the upper sections of society. The amalgamation is materialised through mediums of social commentary, immersive art and cutting-edge garments / M
Material: Nylon; Polyester
Measurements: 51cm [Chest]; 64cm [Length]
Details: Zip Closure; storm flap
Physical Condition; Good
Material: Nylon; Polyester
Measurements: 51cm [Chest]; 64cm [Length]
Details: Zip Closure; storm flap
Physical Condition; Good