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Golden Brown Quilted Silk Gentleman's Ensemble
Empire / Regency · 1810s · European
Production
handmade
Material
quilted silk
Culture
European
Influences
Regency masculine tailoring · quilted banyan tradition
A complete gentleman's ensemble featuring a double-breasted waistcoat with high stand collar and a matching long overcoat. The quilted silk fabric displays a diamond or chevron pattern throughout, creating textural depth and warmth. The waistcoat extends to hip length with a curved front hem typical of Regency styling, while the coat features wide lapels and a full-length silhouette that reaches to the ankles. The high collar and double-breasted closure with multiple buttons reflect the formal masculine fashion of the early 19th century. The quilted construction suggests this was designed for cooler weather while maintaining the refined appearance expected of a gentleman's wardrobe.
coatloose fitfloor length
Connected To
Worn with·breechesWorn with·cravat
SHAREDsame era · cross-culture · cross-category
These two pieces reveal how Empire-era menswear balanced comfort and formality through strategic construction. The quilted silk overcoat achieves its sculptural bulk through diamond-pattern stitching that traps warmth while maintaining the period's requisite breadth of shoulder, while the cream waistcoat uses high-buttoning and precise tailoring to create that signature high-waisted silhouette that made men look like elegant exclamation points.
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