FW17 Dan Witz Moshpit Denim Jacket

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The Piece

Dior Fall Winter 2017 „Moshpit“ Denim Jacket by Kris Van Assche & Dan Witz 

Speaking of iconic garments from the last few years, this denim jacket from Dior’s Fall Winter 2017 Mens collection could not be disregarded. Before the oversaturation of collaborations with artists on runway shows, this was one of the early pieces that delivered through a well-chosen print by a non-fashion artist. 

For a series of garments, then creative director of Dior, Kris Van Assche chose Dan Witz, an american street artist who is known for his „Moshpit“ series, that consists of hyperrealistic paintings of concert crowds during their wildest stages.

The signature slim fit of the jacket which was introduced to the house by Hedi Slimane in the mid 00’s combined with the beautiful painting makes this jacket a must have for every Dior collector and a personal favorite of our selection.

Collection: FW17
Fit: TTS
Condition: Like new - The size 52 has a minor flaw on the front Pocket
Retail: 1800€
The Collection

The Fall Winter 2017 Show of Dior was the height of Kris van Assche’s period as the creative director. The collaboration between the house and Dan Witz, which featured Menswear pieces glanced by extraordinary paintings by Witz, resulted in some of the craziest Dior pieces of the last decade. 

Seeing a Dan Witz painting fascinates the viewer with it’s level of detail. It is hard to tell that these hyperreal paintings are just done by hand rather than photographed. The street artist’s deft hand is perfectly seen at work in his Mosh Pit series, which shows excessive concert-goers in different stages of rowdiness. The depth and color that Witz has applied to these paintings are astounding, as good as the raw pictures.

Witz says that he started painting when he was looking for a translation from his rock musician days in his 20’s. He discovered that painting had the potential to offer him the same adrenalin that he found in music performance. Naturally, the punk rock scene was one of his inspirations. He would fit a camera on a pole and lift it over the crowd to capture chaotic moments. The few lucky shots that perfectly captured the animated crowd would then form a base to build up hyperreal canvas pieces.

„When all was said and done I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how cool the clothes were. These couture people are artists. All their choices: the draping, the muted color palette, the scale, I totally approved of. Even the sequinned suit worked really well. But yeah, this rates as totally one of the weirdest experiences I’ve ever had.“ - Witz about the Dior collab
Size & Fit

Model is 185cm, 70kg and wears Size M

Size 46 (S):
Length: 58 cm
Pit to Pit: 44 cm
Shoulders:
42 cm
Sleeves: 67 cm

Size 48 (M)
Length: 60,5 cm
Pit to Pit: 50,5 cm
Shoulders:
 46 cm
Sleeves: 69 cm

Size 52 (XL)
Length: 62 cm
Pit to Pit: 50 cm
Shoulders:
46 cm
Sleeves: 69 cm

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