ALVA.2021.005
Cashmere Overshirt
Classification
Category: Over-shirt
Collection: Sartorial
Edition: Permanent
Year: 2021
Materials
Primary: Herringbone Pattern Woven Cashmere
Secondary: Australian Mother of Pearl Buttons (Beige-Ivory) Horn Buttons (Navy-Grey)
Origin: Italy
Construction
Technique: Sartorial Southern Italian Shirt Making
Location: Southern Italian Atelier, Calabria
Notes: Thicker Elevated Collar
Dimension & Fit
Silhouette: Structured, Classic
Fit Notes: Designed for a neutral drape across body types, layering with shirts and knitwear.
Size System: XS–XXL
ColoUr Variations
Navy-Grey — ALVA.C07 | CHF 1,150
Beige-Ivory — ALVA.C08 | CHF 1,150
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Description
Inspired by Neapolitan shirt making, with an alpine cut and a generous herringbone weave. Worn on the skin, over a t-shirt, or as the outermost layer on those evenings too warm for a sweater and too cool for linen.
Provenance
Studio: ALVA
First Release: 2021
Iterations: Continuous refinement within the core system
Edition notes
Maintained as part of the permanent ALVA vocabulary. Minor adjustments in fabric weight and internal construction may occur without altering the form.
Commentary
The piece exists between function and reduction. Its identity is defined through use rather than display.
Care & Longevity
Designed for extended wear and aging
Repair over replacement
Material softens and develops character with time
DRY CLEAN ONLY