Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In the mid to late 1980s, up and coming European designers who were growing their labels and houses gigged around – freelance designing for existing Italian houses that were often small family-labels. This was a commonly understood practice. Do an internet search or NYTimes.com search for “Romeo Gigli Gianni Versace Callaghan” and you’ll find a 1980s New York Times article about Gigli signing on to take over from Versace. Callaghan had a stunning bunch, including Scott Crolla and Nicholas Ghesquiere, now artistic director at LVMH. Italian label Complice also contracted with freelance designers, including Claude Montana who also had other side gigs. Genny contracted with Gianni Versace, and Benetton contracted with Patrick Kelly among others. The Benetton contract allowed Mr. Kelly to finance his breakthrough collection, according to his bio in Runway of Love. So this is that: Romeo Gigli for Callaghan. It’s not new but in excellent vintage condition. It feels like a cashmere blend. The signatures – oversized body, overly long sleeves, huge shawl collar and pockets that you can use are all here. No lining so inside seams are finished by wrapped bemberg rayon. 28” across underarms, waist, hips and hem in back. 32” long from nape to hem. 25” across shoulders from sleeve seam to sleeve seam and sleeves are 24” long and have a 5” hem so cuffs will look finished. I provide all this information so that you can get it and love it, so I hope you use it. Please ask any questions – that helps me write better listings. The sewing form measures 38-30-39, FYI. I am not a professional seller. I do this because I am weak and must have money for shopping. So please check your measurements and understand that I hope to avoid returns – tho I certainly will accept them, and, unless if I've really made a mistake in the factual portion of the description, I will ask you to share the shipping costs. I avoid future relations with people who send things back worn or because they didn’t read the description. Please keep in mind that eBay keeps up to 20 percent of each purchase for letting me – and you – use this wondrous platform. And that the post office doesn’t ship free for me or eBay; eBay promotes promising it because people think they’re getting a deal with ‘free shipping.’ I also shop here on eBay and try to behave like so many of the great sellers and buyers I've had the privilege and good luck to deal with.
Price: 357 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-11-26T05:28:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Romeo Gigli
Outer Shell Material: Wool
Size Type: Regular
Type: Coat
Department: Women
Size: One Size
Color: burgundy
Style: Kimono
Features: Oversized
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
