Jacket in a matador-influenced bolero shape with well-padded shoulders made of grey pin striped wool with black lace embellishment. It has a round neck and is open at the front, fastening at the bottom with narrow black ribbons. The front opening, bottom hem and neck edges are trimmed with black button holes. There is black diamond net lace layered over the sleeves which have been over stitched with horizontal rows of heavier lace with uneven length tassels. Cut out black lace birds of prey are appliqued onto the front and down the back, each holding crests bearing the initials “JPG”.

From the 1987 collection Joli Monsieur.

Country of Design: France
Country of Manufacture: Italy

Alexander McQueen Cable Knit Overcoat A/W 1999
Collection: "The Overlook"

For A/W 1999 McQueen experimented with cable knitting to make pieces other than sweaters. This overcoat is made from a thick black wool sweater knit in a cable design, constructed into McQueen's signature men's topcoat. The front placket has four hidden buttons. Two side pockets at waist level, and two vertical slit pockets at chest level. 17" centre back vent. Main body lined in black cotton, sleeves in black satin rayon.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: Italy