C45T
INFO
This jacket has a clean silhouette but when looking with closer inspection there are fine details that elevate the construction to have more of a stylized aesthetic. All touches like the tight tuck Mandarin collar, exposed front zipper, waistband loops around the piece and the unique hardware are all intentionally placed to give off a simple yet styled look. All ends of the panel including the ends of the sleeves are all cuffed with 4 inches of denim tape folded over into a blindfold over the edges. Not only is this jacket lined with a shimmery mechanical lubricant bluish color polyester material but all the seams on the inside are all lined with a blind fold of polyester ribbon. There is a long front clipping band around the waist made from a solid piece of denim sliced into a 4 inch wide strip to then be pressed sewn into a strap. The design of this piece was intentionally engineer for future modifications and can easily be altered because the exposed manner off the construction of the pattern.
SIZING
Large:
This jacket is designed to fit medium to large-sized AMAB and AFAB individuals and can be tightened at the waist with a hook and loop fastener to achieve a more form-fitting look.
Model size reference:
Romeo : 5’9” and 140lbs
CONCEPTS IN DESIGN
This jacket reminds me of my grandfather, Salvadõr Corteś. He was known as the quintessential dogmatic worker who never seemed to run out of energy, no matter how profusely he sweated or how intense the work. He was a graceful force of wisdom, like a gust of wind that rocks your footing. He served as an inspiration not only due to his work ethics but also because of his profound passion for those he loved.
On 2/2/22, my grandfather, Salvadõr, passed away in Whittier, California. His passing was not peaceful, as he had been battling severe heart issues in his last days. It began with a stroke that left his body in extreme shock and nearly immobile. Even in his last hours, while lying in a hospital bed with feeding tubes and heart monitors, he was trying to help the family, delegating responsibilities to his children. In what felt like mere moments, he deteriorated further.
He passed away silently, in an incoherent state, but his soul departed this world, leaving a legacy that reverberates through every mountain range and valley on Earth. His body was transported to his final resting place in a horse-drawn cast iron carriage, followed by a long line of his descendants, arranged in birth order of the family tree. The climb up the steep hills of the cemetery required great strength, and all that could be heard was the heavy panting of his kin. We asked the plot excavators to step aside once they had lowered the casket into the grave after everyone who attended the funeral had left. The banter and laughter of relatives catching up turned into the wind howling in our ears.
My siblings and I all had spade shovels in hand, still dressed in our attire from the funeral. I kept all the buttons of my dress shirt fastened all the way up because I felt it would be disrespectful to my grandfather in any way, even after his passing. His presence meant so much to me, and burying him myself felt like the right way to honor a man who would sacrifice everything he had for others.
This specific piece is dedicated to ideas that include the belief that love transcends time, that there is always a spiritual connection among ourselves and our ancestors, and the belief that respect and loyalty go hand in hand. We may never fully comprehend each other's complex psyches, but the wonder of 'others' is what drives us to love and strive to understand the people we hold dear.
MATERIALS
Restored:
1x Polyester full-sized curtain
Donated:
10lbs of denim scraps
Sourced:
1x 14” removable-head zipper
Bonded nylon b49 thread
CREATION TIME
11.5 Total hours
Sourcing new materials:
1x hours
Restoring materials:
4x hours of cleaning, removing stains, cultivating usable materials
Preparation :
1x hours
Creation:
3.5x hours
Cleanup:
.5x hours
CLEANING & CARE
Hand wash with warm water and laundry soap; avoid rough abrasions against the fabric. Gently wring out the wet garment. Hang it up to air dry. Since the material is thick, it may take some time for the garment to dry completely. Store the damp garment in a warm, dry area until it is fully dry. Once dry, you can press and steam it if necessary. You can also use starch to stiffen the material if desired
STORAGE
When the garment is dry and ready to be set aside for storage, you have two options: folding or hanging. Hanging is the preferred choice as it allows the fibers to naturally align with gravity and stay in sync with each other. However, if you choose to fold, keep in mind that denim holds creases well but may require steaming or pressing to remove any wrinkles.
For archival storage, fold the garment into a desired, even-sized square that fits inside an airtight vacuum-sealed bag. Once sealed, store it in light-tight containers, making sure there are no objects that can puncture the bag.
When you're ready to remove the garment from archival storage, release the air slowly, allowing the fabric to expand naturally without any irritation. Once the fabric has stopped expanding with air, open the bag and remove the clothing to hang. Hanging will naturally allow the fibers to align with the pattern and drape correctly. From there, you can proceed with the cleaning and drying process to prepare the garment for use.
INFO
This jacket has a clean silhouette but when looking with closer inspection there are fine details that elevate the construction to have more of a stylized aesthetic. All touches like the tight tuck Mandarin collar, exposed front zipper, waistband loops around the piece and the unique hardware are all intentionally placed to give off a simple yet styled look. All ends of the panel including the ends of the sleeves are all cuffed with 4 inches of denim tape folded over into a blindfold over the edges. Not only is this jacket lined with a shimmery mechanical lubricant bluish color polyester material but all the seams on the inside are all lined with a blind fold of polyester ribbon. There is a long front clipping band around the waist made from a solid piece of denim sliced into a 4 inch wide strip to then be pressed sewn into a strap. The design of this piece was intentionally engineer for future modifications and can easily be altered because the exposed manner off the construction of the pattern.
SIZING
Large:
This jacket is designed to fit medium to large-sized AMAB and AFAB individuals and can be tightened at the waist with a hook and loop fastener to achieve a more form-fitting look.
Model size reference:
Romeo : 5’9” and 140lbs
CONCEPTS IN DESIGN
This jacket reminds me of my grandfather, Salvadõr Corteś. He was known as the quintessential dogmatic worker who never seemed to run out of energy, no matter how profusely he sweated or how intense the work. He was a graceful force of wisdom, like a gust of wind that rocks your footing. He served as an inspiration not only due to his work ethics but also because of his profound passion for those he loved.
On 2/2/22, my grandfather, Salvadõr, passed away in Whittier, California. His passing was not peaceful, as he had been battling severe heart issues in his last days. It began with a stroke that left his body in extreme shock and nearly immobile. Even in his last hours, while lying in a hospital bed with feeding tubes and heart monitors, he was trying to help the family, delegating responsibilities to his children. In what felt like mere moments, he deteriorated further.
He passed away silently, in an incoherent state, but his soul departed this world, leaving a legacy that reverberates through every mountain range and valley on Earth. His body was transported to his final resting place in a horse-drawn cast iron carriage, followed by a long line of his descendants, arranged in birth order of the family tree. The climb up the steep hills of the cemetery required great strength, and all that could be heard was the heavy panting of his kin. We asked the plot excavators to step aside once they had lowered the casket into the grave after everyone who attended the funeral had left. The banter and laughter of relatives catching up turned into the wind howling in our ears.
My siblings and I all had spade shovels in hand, still dressed in our attire from the funeral. I kept all the buttons of my dress shirt fastened all the way up because I felt it would be disrespectful to my grandfather in any way, even after his passing. His presence meant so much to me, and burying him myself felt like the right way to honor a man who would sacrifice everything he had for others.
This specific piece is dedicated to ideas that include the belief that love transcends time, that there is always a spiritual connection among ourselves and our ancestors, and the belief that respect and loyalty go hand in hand. We may never fully comprehend each other's complex psyches, but the wonder of 'others' is what drives us to love and strive to understand the people we hold dear.
MATERIALS
Restored:
1x Polyester full-sized curtain
Donated:
10lbs of denim scraps
Sourced:
1x 14” removable-head zipper
Bonded nylon b49 thread
CREATION TIME
11.5 Total hours
Sourcing new materials:
1x hours
Restoring materials:
4x hours of cleaning, removing stains, cultivating usable materials
Preparation :
1x hours
Creation:
3.5x hours
Cleanup:
.5x hours
CLEANING & CARE
Hand wash with warm water and laundry soap; avoid rough abrasions against the fabric. Gently wring out the wet garment. Hang it up to air dry. Since the material is thick, it may take some time for the garment to dry completely. Store the damp garment in a warm, dry area until it is fully dry. Once dry, you can press and steam it if necessary. You can also use starch to stiffen the material if desired
STORAGE
When the garment is dry and ready to be set aside for storage, you have two options: folding or hanging. Hanging is the preferred choice as it allows the fibers to naturally align with gravity and stay in sync with each other. However, if you choose to fold, keep in mind that denim holds creases well but may require steaming or pressing to remove any wrinkles.
For archival storage, fold the garment into a desired, even-sized square that fits inside an airtight vacuum-sealed bag. Once sealed, store it in light-tight containers, making sure there are no objects that can puncture the bag.
When you're ready to remove the garment from archival storage, release the air slowly, allowing the fabric to expand naturally without any irritation. Once the fabric has stopped expanding with air, open the bag and remove the clothing to hang. Hanging will naturally allow the fibers to align with the pattern and drape correctly. From there, you can proceed with the cleaning and drying process to prepare the garment for use.
INFO
This jacket has a clean silhouette but when looking with closer inspection there are fine details that elevate the construction to have more of a stylized aesthetic. All touches like the tight tuck Mandarin collar, exposed front zipper, waistband loops around the piece and the unique hardware are all intentionally placed to give off a simple yet styled look. All ends of the panel including the ends of the sleeves are all cuffed with 4 inches of denim tape folded over into a blindfold over the edges. Not only is this jacket lined with a shimmery mechanical lubricant bluish color polyester material but all the seams on the inside are all lined with a blind fold of polyester ribbon. There is a long front clipping band around the waist made from a solid piece of denim sliced into a 4 inch wide strip to then be pressed sewn into a strap. The design of this piece was intentionally engineer for future modifications and can easily be altered because the exposed manner off the construction of the pattern.
SIZING
Large:
This jacket is designed to fit medium to large-sized AMAB and AFAB individuals and can be tightened at the waist with a hook and loop fastener to achieve a more form-fitting look.
Model size reference:
Romeo : 5’9” and 140lbs
CONCEPTS IN DESIGN
This jacket reminds me of my grandfather, Salvadõr Corteś. He was known as the quintessential dogmatic worker who never seemed to run out of energy, no matter how profusely he sweated or how intense the work. He was a graceful force of wisdom, like a gust of wind that rocks your footing. He served as an inspiration not only due to his work ethics but also because of his profound passion for those he loved.
On 2/2/22, my grandfather, Salvadõr, passed away in Whittier, California. His passing was not peaceful, as he had been battling severe heart issues in his last days. It began with a stroke that left his body in extreme shock and nearly immobile. Even in his last hours, while lying in a hospital bed with feeding tubes and heart monitors, he was trying to help the family, delegating responsibilities to his children. In what felt like mere moments, he deteriorated further.
He passed away silently, in an incoherent state, but his soul departed this world, leaving a legacy that reverberates through every mountain range and valley on Earth. His body was transported to his final resting place in a horse-drawn cast iron carriage, followed by a long line of his descendants, arranged in birth order of the family tree. The climb up the steep hills of the cemetery required great strength, and all that could be heard was the heavy panting of his kin. We asked the plot excavators to step aside once they had lowered the casket into the grave after everyone who attended the funeral had left. The banter and laughter of relatives catching up turned into the wind howling in our ears.
My siblings and I all had spade shovels in hand, still dressed in our attire from the funeral. I kept all the buttons of my dress shirt fastened all the way up because I felt it would be disrespectful to my grandfather in any way, even after his passing. His presence meant so much to me, and burying him myself felt like the right way to honor a man who would sacrifice everything he had for others.
This specific piece is dedicated to ideas that include the belief that love transcends time, that there is always a spiritual connection among ourselves and our ancestors, and the belief that respect and loyalty go hand in hand. We may never fully comprehend each other's complex psyches, but the wonder of 'others' is what drives us to love and strive to understand the people we hold dear.
MATERIALS
Restored:
1x Polyester full-sized curtain
Donated:
10lbs of denim scraps
Sourced:
1x 14” removable-head zipper
Bonded nylon b49 thread
CREATION TIME
11.5 Total hours
Sourcing new materials:
1x hours
Restoring materials:
4x hours of cleaning, removing stains, cultivating usable materials
Preparation :
1x hours
Creation:
3.5x hours
Cleanup:
.5x hours
CLEANING & CARE
Hand wash with warm water and laundry soap; avoid rough abrasions against the fabric. Gently wring out the wet garment. Hang it up to air dry. Since the material is thick, it may take some time for the garment to dry completely. Store the damp garment in a warm, dry area until it is fully dry. Once dry, you can press and steam it if necessary. You can also use starch to stiffen the material if desired
STORAGE
When the garment is dry and ready to be set aside for storage, you have two options: folding or hanging. Hanging is the preferred choice as it allows the fibers to naturally align with gravity and stay in sync with each other. However, if you choose to fold, keep in mind that denim holds creases well but may require steaming or pressing to remove any wrinkles.
For archival storage, fold the garment into a desired, even-sized square that fits inside an airtight vacuum-sealed bag. Once sealed, store it in light-tight containers, making sure there are no objects that can puncture the bag.
When you're ready to remove the garment from archival storage, release the air slowly, allowing the fabric to expand naturally without any irritation. Once the fabric has stopped expanding with air, open the bag and remove the clothing to hang. Hanging will naturally allow the fibers to align with the pattern and drape correctly. From there, you can proceed with the cleaning and drying process to prepare the garment for use.