Katharine Hamnett, 1980s G1 Nylon Padded Jacket

Katharine Hamnett achieved stardom as a fashion designer in the early-1970s, after graduating from Central Saint Martins. Her early work featured a wide array of military references, usage of surplus material and pioneering ethical production. Her work, not as well recognised now, heavily influenced both British popular culture and politics, especially in the 1980s, through the strength of her work. She was also the first designer to win the British Fashion Council’s ‘Designer of the Year’ award in 1984.

Constructed out of a lightly padded nylon with a grey faux fur collar, we see a base design taken from a G1 flight jacket. Finished off with custom RiRi hardware on the closure and wrist zips.

Size XL.

Chest: 57cm
Shoulder: 43cm
Length: 57cm
Sleeve length: 61cm

Condition 9/10, missing one button.