Stone Island jacket - iconic clothing for brutal men

Few designers in the fashion world dare to contradict conventional wisdom. But some seriously think about the philosophical content of their own brand. This formed the basis of that interesting idea that allowed us to start a global project called Stone Island.

To date, there is not a single man who does not know this brand. The drive and amazing mood created by Stone Island mean only one thing - the rebellious spirit broke free. And now men's priorities are evident

Initially, the clothes were appreciated by fans of football clubs in Italy. And made it a cult for the fans. Then the British noticed how original such a jacket is, and it is they who set the tone in the world of football fashion.

Cinema has made a feasible contribution to the associative range associated with the clothing brand Stone Island. Rebels and hooligans appeared on the screen, charismatic characters dressed in such jackets. The real product placement method. The main audience of the jacket was young people under 30 years old. Therefore, designers are constantly improving their offspring.

The time of appearance of the first samples of the jacket is 1982. Fame did not come to the brand immediately, only ten years later, but the jacket has firmly taken its place in the world of men's fashion.

Although the jacket is designed for everyday wear, the described properties have made it an elite clothing that not everyone can afford and shoulder. Those who cannot afford to buy Stone Island often visit stock stores to get their favorite brand of clothing.

On the left sleeve of each jacket, a black rectangle is fastened with buttons. This mysterious brutal sign denotes a compass - four cardinal directions are sewn on it in white.

The patch, combined with a professional cut and a minimalist style, sets Stone Island jackets apart immediately and irrevocably. In short, the Stone Island patch has become a symbol of struggle and victory in the world of men's fashion.

In the manufacture of jackets, previously unknown materials were used. Monofilament nylon proved to be excellent. The material used for water filtration is coated with stainless steel, and water resistance is ensured by a thin layer of rubber.

The fabric of the jacket will protect not only during an attack, but also during an active walk, all materials are extremely durable. Therefore, the jacket can be worn for many years without fear that it will start to look old or lose its extravagant and high-quality appearance.

The fashionable silhouette and the amazing strength of the material make the clothes stand out and outline the circle of its admirers. There are many cheaper brands that are affordable but notably inferior in quality to Stone Island.

To date, models of the Stone Island brand are no longer considered uniforms for football fans. Since the 90s, it has been a cult brand, a legend in the world of men's fashion. The branded patch, which guarantees manufacturability and quality, is admired by more and more people around the world.

The brand with a quadrangular "compass" has experienced many fashion trends. Iconic designer and former graphic artist Massimo Osti pitted glass, tarpaulin and bronze against nature, dreaming of protecting humanity from a nuclear holocaust. Here are some of the iconic designs from this versatile designer.

This is a jacket from the time when Stone Island was still only a collection. The model is made of tarpaulin - dark blue and burgundy. The designer approved the style and continued to work on products, embodying his passion for marine aesthetics. The model turned out to have a bright future - for the 30th anniversary of the brand, the TELLA STELLA pea jacket appeared in the online store in several colors.

Cotton satin covered with a polyurethane film is the material from which the RASO GOMMATO jacket is made. Lightweight and at the same time the first in a series of waterproof military style.

The winning model, the world recognition of the brand began with her. Its popularity is easily explained.The winter design, similar to RASO GOMMATO, has been completed with a silver reflective metal with a polyurethane coating.

Icy gusts of wind are not able to deprive the owner of the ICE JACKET jacket from heat. The line was created as a triumph of liquid crystals. Thanks to their abilities, the fabric is not only heat resistant, but acquires a color from yellow to green, depending on the ambient temperature.

And again experiment. New material from Japan with many tiny glass elements. The invention, capable of reflecting the weakest light and repelling water, dates back to 1991.

A model created personally by Osti before leaving the company. A nylon jacket that is breathable while protecting against bad weather and humidity. Thin and glossy. The master made a lot of efforts, demonstrating the properties of the experimental nylon.

Carlo Rivetti and Paul Harvey, taking over the baton, continued the search for a frost-resistant model, which began in the 90s. The result was the RADIALE, a military design pea jacket. The difficult-to-make combination of canvas and nylon has been replaced with a fabric rubberized and laminated at the same time. At the same time, the silhouette retained its lightness.

No one could believe that cotton could be combined with stainless steel and bronze. But at the Pompidou Center, just such models of Stone Island jackets were demonstrated.

Jackets with unique properties continue their victorious march around the world - fiber optic technologies, and materials that are several times stronger than steel. One thing remains unchanged - the popularity of the Stone Island brand in the world of men's fashion.