A concerted effort by Giampiero Vagliano and Stefano Rovolett brought a long forgotten Italian-Franco outerwear label back from the brink a few years ago.That label was Moncler.Looking to repeat their success once again,the duo ventured out with a new label back in 2004,aptly called Duvetica.In his going effort to highlight the best of the best in men's wear,designer Junya Watanabe selected Duvetica as the purveyor of outerwear for his Comme Des Garcons Man collection.
Available in either Gilet (or hooded vest) or Jacket forms,the outerwear line entails a breathable cotton outer shell,plaid lining,and a premium goose down insulation.In addition,a plaid paneling on the rear helps to accentuate the design further.Standard accents such as elastic cuffs,hem,and heavy duty zipper by Waldes,both editions are now for sale at End Clothing of England and Comme Des Garcons retail locations around the world, including the one in New York.Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons Duvetica Jacket & Vest from make you more confident and handsome because of its fashionable silhouette,it also insulates you from the coldest temperatures and let you be warmer than the regular clothes.
It's rare that we post a still shot of a piece of clothing,so you know this has got to be something big.We were shopping at Bloomingdale's in SoHo yesterday and tried on the beige down jacket pictured above (click through to see pics of the back,the liner,and the reversible vest version) – a collaboration piece between Junya Watanabe for Commes des Garcons and Italian luxe jacket line Duvetiva (it's the same folks who brought Moncler back to life a few years ago,in case you were wondering).It fit and felt like you wouldn't believe.It fit to perfection: snug,fitted,warm,and soft with flannel lining on the inside.If you've got that kind of money,though,get this Comme Des Garcons Duvetica Jacket now.It's one of the best we've seen in all respects so far this year. It's not in Bloomingdale's e Shop but they have several in the SoHo store,which we're sure will sell out fast even at that price.
Another great collaboration coming from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN this season is their work with Duvetica.They present a padded down and a matchind reversible down vest. Both feature beige uppers.The jacket comes with corduroy and checker panels on the back,as well as plaid lining.The vest is beige on one side and red/white plaid on the other and zips all the way up.Junya Watanabe x Duvetica have collaborated this Autumn Winter season to produce this beautiful grey padded down jacket.Featuring a bright orange lining the jacket teams insulation for the season with Japanese quirkiness.A black zip fastening,two waist pockets and a brown leather trimmed pocket complete this practical yet stylish winter warmer.
For fall 2011 Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN have collaborated with Italian jacket expert Duvetica to create an outerwear line consisting of a padded down jacket and hooded .It was the hooded down gilet that grabbed our attention here at Fashion Beans,as it has the benefit of being reversible – meaning that its more versatile than the usual gilets we've come to expect on the market at the moment.We have a write-up of the gilet trend on site tomorrow,so make sure you catch the full breakdown of why you should have a gilet in your wardrobe this year exclusively on FashionBeans.
This Comme Des Garcons Duvetica Vest comes in a light tan colour way with a (reversible) striking red plaid lining.It also features hounds tooth and corduroy panel detailing on the back.Not only does this additional detailing accentuate the design further,it also keeps you on trend with one of the key looks of the season – heritage.Reverse the gilet and suddenly you hit another major autumn/winter trend – plaid/tartan patterning.A true statement piece that allows you to adopt two key looks quickly and easily.This gilet is constructed from a breathable cotton outer shell and filled with goose down padding,creating much needed insulation.Other details include a full zip front,two button enclosed pockets on one side and zip pockets on the reverse.