Oct
12
Leopard and Hardware
You guys didn’t think I’d leave you stranded with a million travel/food photos..did you?? I shot this post before I left the country, didn’t plan to finish before I left, but I took some time out during this trip to edit them. I figured it would be unfair to bombard you with macro shots of food the whole way….
This jacket had no seams at the edges– they were all cut and burnished (bonded, edges painted and sanded down; a method common for bag edges), no seams were turned out at the lapels. I wanted a super clean finish, I didn’t even topstitch the jacket edge because that would have added another detail that would take away from the ‘clean’ look. The fabric I am using here is calf hide that is printed with a leopard pattern.
For the sleeves I used turn lock closures which are mainly used for bags. You don’t always have to apply the bag hardware only onto bags, I wanted to use them for garments too.
Jackets feature bison pockets, but these are fake pockets- just a detail to complete the “jacket look”. Jackets don’t look complete sometimes without pockets (functional or not) …. I originally had real pockets but the hardware took up a good amount of space. The hardware I’m using for the jacket closures are also turn lock closures used for bags. I was looking for a leopard print calf hide jacket for the longest time now. I couldn’t find anything… sometimes the cut of the jacket was great but the fabric was horrible, or the fabric was nice but the design was off. I thought that it might be too redundant to use buttons.
Bright purple silk was used to line the jacket.
Worn with Luxirare iPad bag.
Phenomenal, as always.
Those rectangle clasps look like little tv screens…. sexy.
I love how everything just camouflages together, the jacket looks like an origami in one piece! Great work
I don’t really like leopard print, there is something about the design that has always made me iffy about it. But the design of the jacket is absolutely stunning, the aesthetic of the raw, sharp finishes are spectacular! I like the crispness of it. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my god…. this is incredible! Usually i dont like leopard print, but this is amazing, without words…
Oh my! I LOVE this jacket, I don’t usually like the closures on anything but certain bags, but they are incredible. It is such an original jacket. I love the lapels, I love the burnished edges.I also adore the shape from the side profile. And please, you are not ‘bombarding’ us with photos of Italia. They are beautiful adn it is fascinating to find out how you are enjoying Italy. I hopeoyu enjoy the rest of your trip there (if you are still there!)
i like it!!! never thought of using those bag clasps but they totally work, and i wonder why no-one had thought of that before. brilliant!
Phenomenal, I normally don’t like animal prints either but it goes to show that design will always be the bones of any garment / art piece.
No. Way. That is so SICK!! I love it!
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Those giant rectangular closures are the perfect compliment to the organic shapes of the leopard print. Love it!
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Phenomenal. The clean edges really make all the difference.
Holy fuck! I love this.
WOW, this is so amazing! I love the animal print. Great job! x
god you are a F*CKING GENIUS.
maddness!
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ah! i like your jacket! im sure that people do stop you and ask you where u get it, of course they gasped when u said you made it. Dont it annoyed you a bit when it happened? I really enjoying your blog very much!
Amazing as always. Would love to buy that coat if it is available one day.
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You amaze me, seriously.
my dream leopard coat! is it stiff in the bendy joint areas? the problem i always have with leather jackets is that my shoulders get so tired from the weight.
The handbag closures are an unexpected and successful juxtaposition to the leopard print. It does look quite stiff in the elbow, but the sleeve looks roomy enough to manage.
The lavender lining is the icing on the cake!
I love the leopard fabric but not the buckles of the jacket. The buckles/buttons reminds me of Chanel Mademoiselle buckles.
YOU ARE INSANE. And I’m completely jealous of your insanity.
My heart actually skipped a beat when I saw the matching camera case….
I love how it looks like perfect camouflage in the photos of you holding the camera bag. Great leopard print . . . those are hard to come by!!
Jacket is sinful…love every detail. I need that camera ASAP. You’re great! XO Valerie
P.S. checkout my makeup post today; dedicated to anyone who’s ever lost their entire case before.
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I am SO STUNNED by this! I love the idea of the turn-lock fasteners for the coat. Wow. This is truly amazing.
Wise choice! The use of turn-locks closures instead of bags works perfectly with creating the “cleanliness” in the jacket. It’s a great and simple way of adding nice clean closures. I think the buttons would of removed the cleanliness aspect of the jacket. Great and brave design! The turn-locks sort of resemble mirrors on the jacket.
This hair-on calf skin leopard looks like it can work creating the “typical” motorcycle jacket silhouette and using smaller turn locks and bag accessories such as grommets. Just a suggestion, very inspiring and different.
you work is incredible.
Diana.
Lovely tailoring!
I like that your camera bag camouflages with the jacket.
I just love the super clean cut of the collar! Your skills are phenomenal.
crazy lovin it!!
nice camouflaged camera! very cool!
no words…
Gorgeous! It’s spectacular.
Now THAT is an interesting leopard print jacket.
The shape and structure is so clean… it’s like something Phoebe Philo would come up with if she add more “fun” to a nice Celine jacket.
The burnished edges without topstitching is absolutely brilliant, and I adore the coat with the camera bag.
oh my GODDD. NNNGGGH you’re an absolute genius, my eyes cant get enough of the amazingness that exudes this jacket. Every detail, every finished edge, the lining the CLOSURES. Fantastic. Cant wait to see more.
LEOPARD LOVE!
Wonderful… it’s incredible.
Suddenly I’m wondering, for some reason, how you choose to pronounce Luxirare.
Lux-ih-rayre? Loox-ih-rayre? Lux-EE-rayre? Just curious. I’m a language teacher and I guess it fascinates me when people are creative with language (as you are with everything else).
Instantly I think if they were to remake some futuristic version of Le Samourai, this is the coat the piano player would be wearing. Such a bizarre thing to say, but I mean that as a compliment!
Girl, you’re my favourite designer. EVER!!! I drool for every single piece you made, BADLY. Ah-ma-zing!
i absolutely love this. if i see anyone do a knock-off i’ll know that you started this first. bag buckles – wish i could buy this off you.
OMFG this is beauuuuuuutiful!
✘leonie
what kind of shoes are you wearing?
Melvin, I believe she made the shoes.
You are out of this world, a true inspiration.
Gorgeous jacket
your brilliance is astounding. impressive attention to detail and quality- as always.
You are just pure genius!
are you amazing or amazing?!
stunning, mindblowing, i am in awe. so beautifully cut and embellished
your attention to detail is unparalleled. Amazing!
not sure about this… the jacket looks stiff and uncomfortable.
Has anyone ever labelled you a genius? Probably aplenty, but who cares.. You’re a sheer genius! Absolutely love the jacket with those turn-lock closures. Who would’ve thought?!
omg this is so beautiful the jacket is perfect.
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What is there to say, really…standing ovation.
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girlllll….yous ridonculous
amazingly bien sur
looks so sharp and stiff..is it stiff when wearing?
I just gotta say, you’re so cool and talented.
I would die to be this good at creating.
im not a leopard girl. but this really freaks me out. it’s brilliant. no.
more than that. it’s excellent. your craftmanship . im in awe.
congrats on being so great
i want it.
x
My God woman, you are incredible. You are truly an inspiration and your eye, taste, execution of all your beautiful creations are just out of this world. I enjoy your posts very much!
Fucking genius.
You are a genius.
Leopard prints are cool! Yet expensive but worth it of the price.
The blog was slow yesterday but it is ok now. I read your site as always.
Want it. Want it. Want it.
Have I mentioned i want it?
Badly.