Product Overview An absolute museum-tier artifact from Demna Gvasalia’s definitive era at Vetements. While often circulated as AW17 in collector circles, the internal tags and runway provenance confirm this piece is from the Fall/Winter 2018 collection (Hiver 2018), famously presented at the Paul Bert Serpette flea market in Paris. Produced in excruciatingly limited quantities—reportedly strictly limited to 5 pieces globally—this jacket is a visceral expression of hardcore punk aesthetics merged with high-fashion artisanal craftsmanship.
Key Design Elements
Hand-Painted Calfskin Base: Constructed from 100% heavyweight Calf Leather (Cuir de Veau). The original black leather has been heavily customized with an industrial green spray-paint treatment, designed to crack, distress, and chip uniquely over time.
Provocative Typography: Features aggressive, hand-painted and stenciled text synonymous with Demna’s subversive messaging. Key phrases include "QUEERS STILL HERE," "LEGITIMATE OUTRAGE," "TRASH," and "CUMDOWNHUMANBUZZFUCK" painted across the lower belt.
Runway "Red Hair" Detail: The "red hair" you mentioned is physically represented on the jacket by a thick, heavy crimson braided cord cascading from the left shoulder, pierced directly into the leather with massive metal spikes. This detail directly references the towering red spiked hair worn by the runway model.
Heavy Hardware Integration: The garment is exceptionally heavy, weighed down by an array of heavy-duty dome studs along the lapels and sleeves, oversized 2-inch metal shoulder spikes, and a thick industrial silver chain draped across the back.
Show Provenance: The belt features the hand-written text "PARIS : JANVIER 18:00"—a direct reference to the time and location of the FW18 runway presentation.
Measurements & Fit Note
Tagged Size: Large (L)
Model Code: MAH18JA48
Fit Profile: True to Vetements’ DNA, this Perfecto features a massively oversized, boxy, and drop-shoulder silhouette. Due to the thick calfskin, dense cupro lining, and extensive metal hardware, the jacket functions almost like wearable armor.
