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18/09/2024

Presenting one of the more interesting McCoy's jackets this season, the Photographer Utility Jacket is a faithfull reproduction of the 1960's French "Multipoche" utility jacket that was worn by Andy Warhol on his trip to China in 1982. As Warhol heavily relied on his camera during the trip, the pockets were ideal. Pockets big enough to carry books, rolls of film and of course his camera.

The Real McCoy’s has enhanced this design by using a military-grade cotton-nylon blend, known for its resilience and lightweight properties. This fabric is the same as that used in the PARKA, MAN'S M-65, a key piece of U.S. military gear recognized for its durability in tough conditions.

Warhol's trip in 1982 comes 10 years after creating the famous Chairman Mao screen print portrait series. Filmmaker John Alper accompanied Andy Warhol to Communist China, where they created the documentary Andy Warhol: Made in China. This project marked Warhol's final film and offered a unique glimpse of the artist as a tourist in a vastly different cultural and political landscape.

The film was born out of an opportunity orchestrated by Alfred Siu, a wealthy Hong Kong businessman who invited Warhol to create portraits and attend the grand opening of Siu's cutting-edge I Club. Warhol’s trip also promised the potential for him to paint a portrait of Deng Xiaoping, the next leader of China.

With a small crew, including photographer Christopher Makos and art world figures like Fred Hughes, Alper captured Warhol's interactions as they toured Beijing’s landmarks, from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall. Warhol’s introverted personality contrasted with his constant photography, as he captured his impressions of China with his camera. Despite his reserved demeanor, moments in local markets stirred Warhol’s enthusiasm, a rarity during the trip.

The photographer jacket is McCoy's at it best, and available in limited numbers.

18/09/2024

Two outstanding coats, exclusively made for by online now!

18/09/2024

This is an iconic piece -almost soldout before instore release.

18/09/2024

Engineered garments work shirt cotton herringbone flannel. A great piece, all year round!

09/09/2024

Soon ; New Velva Sheen stock.

05/09/2024

It’s almost there - fall winter Edition of the De Petrillo trunkshow, hosted by Mr De Petrillo and Alessandro Agazzi at ! Book your appointment online on our site https://www.fransboonestore.com/pages/book-an-appointment-frans-boone-store

05/09/2024

De Petrillo made the jackets - we created the idea and selected the fabrics from one of Italy’s most innovative mills…

05/09/2024

Alden tassels - what else ?

05/09/2024

New colors arrived - Laurence j smith Shetland sweaters