the leather gorget draws inspiration from 14th century armour that protected the throat or gorge, and can be worn over a jacket or tucked inside to extend the collar.
the scarf has been hand cut from a butter soft full grain washed and tumbled 3mm vegetable tanned horse culatta leather, with a rotten corpse matte black finish. a meticulous selection of cuts, showcase and highlight the natural grain of the leather.
vegetable tanned leather is an ancient artisanal process that hinges on the delicate balance between timing and temperature. like a fine aged whiskey time is key, the careful balance of time allows the natural tannins such as tree bark to infuse, yielding rich colours and unparalleled durability. controlled cooling plays a crucial role in achieving that coveted texture and suppleness you come to expect.
the leather collar has been crafted from a multiple piece pattern with an open seam construction and triple dart details to the rear, over a 30 hour period. a floating raw cut stonewashed ramie lining adds a softness to the interior which will fray with wear over time, and features a single flap pocket big enough to hold a smart phone.
each of the stitch holes have been individually spaced and punched by hand, with each stitch meticulously implemented in a tonal 0.65mm hand waxed japanese linen thread without the use of machines.
a full length open end riri m6 zipper to the front sits alongside a riri m4 half zipper to the side providing you with alternative styling options. each zipper is adorned with meticulously hand forged .925 sterling silver geometric zipper pulls.
all the silver elements have been hand cut, hammered and moulded by hand in the studio, with a slow oxidised finish implemented over a 10hr period and then sanded back to highlight the details.
each piece comes in a hand made leather package.
custom leathers, sizes and finishes are available upon request.
