A closer look at a standout of Stone Island’s latest collection.
Stone Island let us into their studio in a new video which details the process behind one of their more striking pieces: the tortoiseshell Raso jacket. We see how the jacket begins in its untreated form, constructed in a specialist military fabric, before being garment-dyed, then having a ‘corrosive paste’ applied to it to create contrast. The jacket is then hand-painted, to generate the unique tortoise-inspired pattern. This is a remarkable insight into a laborious and masterful process, which results in a run of jackets, each one of which is unique.
Stone Island Raso Hand Painted Tortoise Shell Camo Field Jacket – click here to buy now.
Words: Nathan Sharp
A closer look at a standout of Stone Island’s latest collection.
Stone Island let us into their studio in a new video which details the process behind one of their more striking pieces: the tortoiseshell Raso jacket. We see how the jacket begins in its untreated form, constructed in a specialist military fabric, before being garment-dyed, then having a ‘corrosive paste’ applied to it to create contrast. The jacket is then hand-painted, to generate the unique tortoise-inspired pattern. This is a remarkable insight into a laborious and masterful process, which results in a run of jackets, each one of which is unique.
Stone Island Raso Hand Painted Tortoise Shell Camo Field Jacket – click here to buy now.
Words: Nathan Sharp
Streetwear past and present comes together.
Adidas has added to its ever-growing roster of collaborators this year by presenting its collection with British streetwear brand-of-the-moment, Palace. Seeming to take its queues from Palace’s athletic-inspired aesthetic, by way of Adidas’ contribution to the world of 90s football kits, the range focuses on sportswear staples such as sweatpants and hoodies. Whilst the collection is rather plain, it seems safe to assume that the appearance of the Palace logo and the Adidas Three-Stripe on the same hoodie will send people into a frenzy, as will the Trefoil bucket hat, embroidered with the word ‘Palace.’ All pieces are set to drop tomorrow, and will be available via End.
Words: Nathan Sharp
