Chimayo Hopper jacket
0820307-290502
€800.00
This coat transcends the realm of conventionality by tapping directly into the epicenter of counter-culture at its peak, with Dennis Hopper at the helm, portraying his unapologetic self in his 1971 documentary about his life in the wake of his box office success, 'Easy Rider'.
Throughout the film, Dennis Hopper is seen sporting a peacoat-esque jacket cut from a New Mexico Chimayo blanket done by local artisans. It is this mythical jacket we sought to recreate with a subtle contemporary touch, yet staying true to the craftsmanship and style, inherent to the Chimayo weaving tradition. It has been cut from a 210 cm x 160 cm Chimayo styled blanket, hand loomed in 100% fine New Zealand 2-ply wool and tailored into this meticulously done overcoat.
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The Chimayo Hopper Jacket is part of a curated collection that draws inspiration from the never-theatrically-released Dennis Hopper counter-culture quasi-documentary from 1971, “The American Dreamer”. It provides a glimpse into counter-cultural philosophies that fueled a generational gap and brought along a massive cultural transformation across the post-WW2 Western world.
Our focus, however, lies less with the film's counter-culture message and more on the film's visual universe, which is truly unique and unparalleled. The film was recorded in Taos, New Mexico, a cultural melting pot blending Northern European, Hispanic, and Native American cultures. This amalgamation of cultural influences produces a truly unique stylistic expression, merging Western and denim wear with hippie culture, Hispanic weaving, and Native American jewelry.
Add to all of this the 70s Hollywood glam, together with Hopper's traditionally rugged Taos ranch adorned with avant-garde contemporary art, and you have a tapestry that reflects the essence of a cultural era, a blend of diverse influences converging in a unique singular visual language.
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