A silk, wool and viscose cloth woven in Vercelli Italy by Lanificio Quarona, normally used for formal wear, was transformed by Small using an original classic 19th century pattern waistcoat form with luxury Bemberg patchwork linings from Como. The piece also features vintage horn buttons from Parma, a special 14th century reproduction metal buckle cast in Siena by an expert medieval metal craftsman, hand stitched buttonholes all in luxurious pure silk Bozzolo Reale Milano thread. Only 9 pieces were made for the entire world. (photo: Stephan Olivier in Paris by Pierre Gayte)

Other items: Varese silk and cotton poplin relaxed leg trousers, medieval handmade calfskin belt and shoes.