Stone Island Cotton Twill Quilted Shirt Jacket

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—01. Diagonal flap pockets.
—02. Wave pattern quilting.

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Worn as an outer or between layers, an overshirt is always a useful item to have around, especially on cold or windy days. This Stone Island version is particularly good as it combines a cotton twill face with a lightly quilted core, ensuring it's as subtle as it is functional.

—Available at Haven

Stone Island Archivio '982-'012

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—01. Archivio '982-'012.
—02. Spring_Summer '991 .
—03. Autumn_Winter '990-'991.
—04. The Compass Rose.

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It's almost impossible to sum up the ambition, significance, and scope of this publication in a single blog post. At a staggering 644 pages, its contents, art directed by Simon Foxton and Nick Griffiths, tell the 30 year story of one of the most important brands in modern sportswear. Over 300 meticulously captioned images offer a rare examination of Stone Island's famed archive, each page representing not only a moment in time, but also underlining the Italian brand's status as a perpetual innovator. The perfect accompaniment to the recent exhibition at Stazione Leopolda in Florence, this book is an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in clothing history.

—Available for pre-order at Firmament

Stone Island FW12

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—01 & 02. Tela Stella.
—03 & 04. Shadow Project.

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One old, one new. End Clothing have recently taken stock of a couple of great looking new Stone Island pieces. The first is part of the 30th Anniversary collection, and is a reproduction of the original Tela Stella Jacket. The second is a brand new Shadow Project piece: the 3 Layer Windstopper Jacket.

—Tela Stella Jacket
—Shadow Project Windstopper Jacket

Stone Island 30

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—01. Curated by Simon Foxton and Nick Griffiths.

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Last night Stone Island opened an exhibition at Stazione Leopolda in Florence. 'Thirty Years of Research History and Experimentation' was curated by Simon Foxton and Nick Griffiths, alongside Carlo Rivetti. The presentation was very impressive, spanning several rooms, a variety of displays and displaying some incredibly innovative garments. The exhibition also featured a short film with interviews, brand imagery from the last 30 years and showcasing the company's headquarters. The exhibition is definitely worth a visit if you have the opportunity and if not, Stone Island have produced a book documenting the majority of the archive.

—Stone Island

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Stone Island Ghost Ventile Jacket

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—01. Storm flap and hood.
—02. Weatherproof Ventile cotton.
—03. Fold over pockets with press stud closures.
—04. Camouflaged Compass Rose badge.

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Another new season arriving in stores, and another Stone Island post. The Ghost Ventile Jacket is available in Khaki Green and Navy Blue this spring, and although I've personally been eyeing up this particular jacket for at least a year now, there's honestly not too much else to say. A classic brand, using a classic fabric, on a soon-to-be classic piece.

—Available at Stone Island and Blue In Green

Stone Island 20th Anniversary Parka for Nitty Gritty

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—01. Garment dyed using "OLD" Process.
—02. Detachable lining in contrasting colour.

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To mark their 20th anniversary the Stockholm based retailer Nitty Gritty has chosen to celebrate the occasion with six collaborative items made especially for their 20th Anniversary Collection. The items have been produced with brands that have had a particular impact on the stores 20-year history, and will be sold in a limited quantity of 20 pieces per item. The first of these collaborations has just been released, in the shape of a custom finished Parka from the Stone Island brand, and is available now; both in store and online.

—Available at Nitty Gritty
—Inside the Process

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