The swatch book itself was designed and produced under the direction of Franco Calonghi. The fabrics themselves were designed and woven by Ermenegildo Zegna at their factory in Trivero, Italy. The raw material used for their High Performance fabrics is pure Australian superfine wool, and for their Super 100's fabrics the wool from the winner of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy.

The swatchbook was made in Torino (Turin), Italy.

The swatchbook is Spring/Summer 1986, and was presumably produced in the year prior to that season, 1985.

This swatch book was developed and produced as a marketing tool for Ermenegildo Zegna's international operations. The information provided is in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish.
The swatch book was given to the donor, Khalil Khiran, in 1993 by a colleague of his, Victor Choi. Mr Choi, who was then resident in Sydney, was a regular customer of Ermenegildo Zegna, from whom he obtained the swatchbook.

Swatch book, Ermenegildo Zegna Spring/Summer 1986 Collection, fabric/paper, Franco Calonghi, Italy, 1985-1986.
Swatch book in white hard cover; containing swatches of High Performance, Super 100s, Mohair and pure silk fabrics; includes fashion plates for Ermenegildo Zegna men's and women's tailored fashions.

Designed: Calonghi, Franco; Italy

Made: Turin, Italy; 1985 - 1986


Owned: Choi, Victor; Sydney

On front cover, printed in silver: "ANTERPRIMA/ TESSUTO/ Ermenegildo/ Zegna (logo).
Front page, printed : "Spring/Summer 1986 Collection...".

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