"DOLCE & GABBANA" 00’s resin coated patch detail belted coat

From DOLCE & GABBANA, which has cultivated a glamorous allure and playful spirit that elevates street culture into mode, we introduce an archive piece that perfectly embodies the atmosphere of the mid-2000s.

This exquisite piece features an oilcloth-like gloss achieved through resin coating and an ironic touch created by patch decorations.

The outer fabric, based on cotton mixed with nylon and further infused with a special resin, leads to a texture that, while fabric, evokes a glossy leather-like feel. This prevents the black surface from absorbing too much light, allowing a subtle sheen to emerge depending on the angle. Moreover, the fabric's formulation ensures that even after years, the stiffness remains, so the silhouette does not become ambiguous when worn, and the coat's structural integrity is clearly maintained—another major appeal.

The collar features a Glen check fabric in a contrasting switch, adding a nuance of intelligence that draws the eye upward within the predominantly black tone, preventing the face area from becoming monotonous and adding depth to the overall styling. Additionally, the use of similar check patterns on the sleeve straps and waist belt ensures that the parts are not isolated but unified as a design language, creating a beautiful harmony. This provides a three-dimensional rhythm that cannot be achieved with plain coats.

While the front appears minimal, it is designed with edges along the placket line, creating a neat vertical fall when closed, and the silhouette remains defined even during movement, which is impressive. The pocket placement balances practicality without overdoing it, ensuring functionality for daily use while maintaining an urban mood.

This piece can be identified as from the mid-2000s archive around 2005-2007, firstly by the presence of a square hologram security tag with the DG logo. Additionally, the patch expression, which playfully caricatures the road-side culture and workwear that D&G excelled at during that time, aligns with the luxury perspective. Furthermore, the clear notation of special resin in the care label indicates a different era from the simplified specifications of later years, adding credibility to its authenticity. Being made in Italy, the combination of experimental materials and precise sewing reflects the brand's genuine effort at the time, making it not just an interesting design but a piece that captures the brand's passion—truly valuable as an archive.

The patch design is originally a casual element, but here, by incorporating it into a black body with subdued gloss, it avoids becoming overly decorative, maintaining a sense of high-quality mischief. This creates a rare balance where it asserts itself while retaining dignity. In the ongoing reevaluation of the 2000s revival trend, pieces that strongly embody the spirit of D&G from that era, along with their production background, have become relics of the past. Therefore, the likelihood of encountering such items under the same conditions in the future is low, making ownership a meaningful pursuit of a rare gem.

Styling-wise, by pairing minimal wool slacks and neat setup bottoms to create a unified silhouette, and by balancing the visual information with shirts or high-quality knits as innerwear, the texture of the coat and the collar switch naturally stand out as the main features. Finishing with leather shoes or boots at the feet creates an androgynous, elegant, and mode-inspired tension, resulting in a refined presence.

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