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Tricoté en Ombrie, Italie

Le « Made in Italy » confère une validation quasi instantanée dans l'univers du cachemire — cependant, les choses ne sont jamais aussi simples, nombre d'ateliers choisissant de rogner sur la qualité et de se tourner vers une production de moindre niveau afin de rivaliser avec les offres démocratisées de la fast-fashion. En quête d'un lieu aux standards exceptionnels pour la maille de notre collection « Quintessential », nous avons parcouru de nombreux ateliers boutique disséminés à travers le pays (principalement autour du Piémont, de Gênes, de Bologne, et enfin de l'Ombrie), jusqu'à découvrir un endroit tout à fait spécial. L'artisan fondateur de cet atelier en Ombrie a fait ses premiers pas dans le monde du textile et de la maille à l'âge de dix-sept ans, en acceptant un apprentissage auprès de sa tante. Artisane renommée elle-même, elle l'a formé pendant plus d'une décennie jusqu'à ce qu'il ait acquis l'expérience et les contacts qu'il estimait nécessaires pour ouvrir son propre atelier. Aujourd'hui, la petite entreprise qui a ouvert avec seulement deux machines s'est développée sous le regard attentif de sa famille, qui continue de diriger l'atelier. Ces artisans confectionnent de magnifiques pièces en maille à partir de certains des matériaux de la plus haute qualité pour des maisons de luxe du monde entier. Le plus important pour eux est la perpétuation d'un artisanat italien authentique et raffiné.

Craftsmanship

##Le Vicuña est la fibre la plus rare au monde, dont la disponibilité est étroitement surveillée par les autorités péruviennes et les quelques marques sélectionnées qui la proposent à la vente. Le processus de transformation des fibres en tissu commence par une tradition remontant aux anciens Incas, selon laquelle les brins individuels sont soigneusement triés à la main. Ces fibres arrivent ensuite dans notre manufacture où elles sont tissées en pièces impeccables par des artisans, qui sont fiers du soin et de l'attention qu'ils consacrent à tout ce qu'ils produisent. Archibald London Une Écharpe pour Homme à 3 000 $ pour 575 $ ? Un Nouveau Genre de Bonne Affaire par S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Material

##L'excellence artisanale est représentée dans chacune de nos pièces en Vicuña. C'est simple, en réalité - les fibres les plus rares au monde, tissées par les meilleurs artisans au monde. Nous refusons de faire des compromis sur la qualité, c'est pourquoi nous ne nous approvisionnons qu'en Vicuña de la plus haute qualité, confectionné par les maîtres. Chaque article en Vicuña de notre gamme allie confort léger et chaleur suprême dans une pièce classique qui vaut littéralement plus que son poids en or. Alors que nos clients apprécient que nous rendions ce matériau de luxe plus accessible, nos concurrents ne sont pas aussi enthousiastes face au défi lancé à leurs prix excessifs. Nous aimons bien faire des vagues...

Quality

• Tricoté en Ombrie, Italie • Connu comme « l'or des Andes » • 100 % vigogne • Couleur naturelle, non teintée (sauf indication contraire) • 3 fils • Nettoyage à sec ou lavage à la main • Ne pas sécher au sèche-linge ni suspendre pour sécher • Utilisez un peigne anti-boulochage pour préserver la douceur

Knitwear>Vicuña by Archibald>The Solid Beanie in Vicuña v2

  • Knitted in Umbria, Italy
  • Known as 'The gold of the Andes'
  • 100% Vicuña
  • Natural, undyed colour (unless otherwise stated)
  • 3PLY
  • Dry clean or hand wash
  • Do not tumble-dry or hang to dry
  • Use a de-pilling comb to maintain softness

In Natural Brown — an undyed colour that occurs naturally in the fleece, carrying the warm, caramel tone straight from the high Andes. Each adult vicuña yields barely one pound of fibre per year, which is part of why this particular shade feels earned rather than engineered.

This is a rather simple piece but executed very differently. What makes it so different? The material used and the people using it. Knitted in Umbria, Italy, by a third-generation family of artisans using Grade A, 100% pure Vicuña, there isn't much more to say about this piece other than to state the facts. Vicuña, the most sought-after, rare, and valuable fibre in the world, is worth more than its weight in gold.

We've now improved it further by making the hat thicker, providing enhanced warmth while maintaining its lightweight and luxurious feel.

The Solid Beanie in Vicuña v2 is now a 3-ply piece.

Specs Blueprint

If your purchase is not exactly what you are looking for, you have 28 days from receiving your order to exchange or return and send your items back to us as long as you have not requested any alterations or special customizations.

Please note, items purchased from the samples sale are not eligible for returns.

For our complete return policy please refer to our Terms and Conditions

Specs Blueprint

Design note

In Natural Brown — an undyed colour that occurs naturally in the fleece, carrying the warm, caramel tone straight from the high Andes. Each adult vicuña yields barely one pound of fibre per year, which is part of why this particular shade feels earned rather than engineered.

This is a rather simple piece but executed very differently. What makes it so different? The material used and the people using it. Knitted in Umbria, Italy, by a third-generation family of artisans using Grade A, 100% pure Vicuña, there isn't much more to say about this piece other than to state the facts. Vicuña, the most sought-after, rare, and valuable fibre in the world, is worth more than its weight in gold.

We've now improved it further by making the hat thicker, providing enhanced warmth while maintaining its lightweight and luxurious feel.

The Solid Beanie in Vicuña v2 is now a 3-ply piece.

Détails & Entretien

  • Knitted in Umbria, Italy
  • Known as 'The gold of the Andes'
  • 100% Vicuña
  • Natural, undyed colour (unless otherwise stated)
  • 3PLY
  • Dry clean or hand wash
  • Do not tumble-dry or hang to dry
  • Use a de-pilling comb to maintain softness

Knitted in Umbria, Italy

Made in Italy carries an almost instant validation in the world of Cashmere - however, it's never quite simple with many facilities choosing to cut corners and engage in lower-quality production in order to compete with the 'democratized offerings of fast-fashion. Seeking somewhere with exceptional standards for the knitwear in our 'Quintessential' collection, we searched through many of the boutique facilities peppered across the country (mainly around Piedmont, Genoa, Bologna, and finally Umbria), until we found a place that was rather special. The founding craftsman of this workshop in Umbria took his first step into the world of textiles and knitwear at the age of seventeen, when he accepted an apprenticeship working for his aunt. A renowned artisan herself, she groomed him for over a decade until he had garnered the experience and contacts he felt necessary to open his own shop. Today, the small business that opened with just two pieces of machinery has expanded under the watchful eyes of his family, who continue to run the workshop. These artisans craft beautiful knitwear from some of the highest quality materials for luxury houses all over the world. Most important to them is the continuation of beautiful, authentic Italian craftsmanship.

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Product Material

Vicuña is the rarest fibre in the world, with availability closely monitored by Peruvian authorities and the select few brands that offer it for sale.

The process of transforming fibres into fabric starts with a tradition dating back to the ancient Incas, according to which individual strands are sorted carefully by hand. These fibres then arrive at our mill where they are woven into impeccable pieces by craftsmen, who pride themselves on the care and attention they dedicate to everything they produce. Archibald London A $3,000 Men’s Scarf for $575? A New Kind of Bargain by S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

craftsmanship excellence is represented in each of our Vicuña pieces. It's simple, really- the world's rarest fibres, woven by the world's premier craftsmen.

We refuse to compromise on quality, which is why we source only the finest Vicuña, made by the masters. Each Vicuña item in our range balances lightweight comfort with supreme warmth in a classic piece that is literally worth more than its weight in gold. While our customers appreciate us increasing the availability of this luxury material, our competitors are not so keen on the challenge to their excessive prices. We do like to cause a stir...

Product Quality

Vicuña is the rarest fibre in the world, with availability closely monitored by Peruvian authorities and the select few brands that offer it for sale.

The process of transforming fibres into fabric starts with a tradition dating back to the ancient Incas, according to which individual strands are sorted carefully by hand. These fibres then arrive at our mill where they are woven into impeccable pieces by craftsmen, who pride themselves on the care and attention they dedicate to everything they produce. Archibald London A $3,000 Men’s Scarf for $575? A New Kind of Bargain by S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Product Material

craftsmanship excellence is represented in each of our Vicuña pieces. It's simple, really- the world's rarest fibres, woven by the world's premier craftsmen.

We refuse to compromise on quality, which is why we source only the finest Vicuña, made by the masters. Each Vicuña item in our range balances lightweight comfort with supreme warmth in a classic piece that is literally worth more than its weight in gold. While our customers appreciate us increasing the availability of this luxury material, our competitors are not so keen on the challenge to their excessive prices. We do like to cause a stir...

Product Quality

The Solid Beanie in Vicuña v2 

€894
Colour >Natural Brown Vicuña (Undyed)

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