Otway & Orford 'Lone Fighter' Spitfire silk pocket square - orange (33x33cm)

Overview:

'Lone Fighter’ is a unique and high-quality silk pocket square in orange with hand-finished hem, inspired by the ultimate iconic aircraft, the Spitfire. It was created in collaboration with artist Richard Knight. Presented in a complimentary gift box. Made in England. Size 33cm x 33cm.

Also available as a full-size pocket square (42 x 42cm).

Design & Inspiration:

‘Lone Fighter’ is a unique and high-quality medium-size silk pocket square, Made in England. It has been created in collaboration with contemporary artist Richard Knight. The technique of layers of mark making, texture, pattern and non-traditional colours combined with a natural observational drawing style brings a fresh perspective to his subject matter.

Richard's original work was created in acrylic on canvas and inspired by the ultimate iconic aircraft, the Spitfire, which acquired mythical status during the Battle of Britain. The work features the Mk IX Spitfire, introduced in 1942 with production continuing until April 1945, which makes it one of the most produced Spitfire variants.

Quality:

In Macclesfield, the traditional home of English silk printing, the artwork is reproduced with great care. This enables an excellent balance of design colour & clarity between the printed and reverse sides of the fine 16oz Mulberry silk twill, ensuring the pocket square looks perfect whichever fold is used. The image is framed by the pocket square’s tangerine orange border and the skilfully hand-rolled & hand-sewn 'shoestring' hem in pale blue. The overall quality of this pocket square from the UK's leading maker is what you would normally expect to find only on London's Savile Row or Jermyn Street.

This Medium-Size pocket square measures 33 x 33cm and works perfectly with most fashion-led men's tailoring, which often has a smaller top pocket.

Gift Presentation:

'Lone Fighter' is presented in a complimentary Otway & Orford branded gift box with its blueberry-coloured lid and pale blue base. Inside each box, this stylish Spitfire silk pocket square is tissue-wrapped and accompanied by a card telling the story of the artist and his vibrant artwork.

Material Composition & Care

High-quality 100% Mulberry silk woven into 16oz silk twill gives the characteristic sheen and cool touch as well as ensuring the pocket square sits nicely in the top pocket.

Silk should always be dry cleaned. Avoid pressing the hand-finished hem to preserve its distinctive 'shoestring' shape. 

Features

• Made in Macclesfield, England: the home of English silk printing
• Unique design uses an original painting in conjunction with the artist
• Printed on fine 16oz Mulberry silk twill
• Has good colour balance between printed and reverse sides
• Hand-rolled and hand-sewn hems
• Tissue-wrapped in smart gift box
• Accompanied by card with artist & artwork details