VICUNA
THE WORLDS RAREST FIBRES
THE WORLDS RAREST FIBRES
a history
take a hike high into the andean plains and you won’t have to cast your eye far before you catch sight of a vicuña. these doe-eyed, tawny coated creatures are cousins of the llama, protected from the elements by a fleece so fine that the incas considered it to be a cloth of gold.
why do vicuñas have such covetable coats? the secret is that its incredibly fine hairs - finer even than cashmereare covered in tiny interlocking scales which trap air. this ultra-lightweight insulating pocket keeps the vicuña snug come nightfall and makes it an ideal choice for clothing.
vicuna jacketings
scabal’s brand new vicuña jacketings collection includes seven designs crafted from 100% vicuña: five standout checks and two soft herringbones. the master craftsman at the mill have created a collection full of colours that were previously impossible to achieve with the delicate characteristics of the vicuna fibres, blues, pinks, green and burgundy all feature alongside a classic natural and navy herringbone.
once, it was only incan royalty who had the privilege of wearing such finery. thanks to scabal, it can now be part of the modern-day wardrobe, too.
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