In the fall of 2003, Raf was granted access to Peter Saville’s personal archive (marking the first time such a request was granted by Saville). The runway felt arid and sparse in comparison to its predecessor, “Consumed,” and was unmistakably sculpted by the stark, geometric imagery of Saville, who blended shapes from the German Bauhaus movement with distinctly modernist calligraphy. The silhouettes were once again borrowed from the working class youth, and the most famous pieces to come from the collaborations were the parkas, printed with Saville’s visuals from his work with Joy Division, New Order, Bauhaus, and OMD. This parka features several different references, including Bauhaus’s iconic logo, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” - Joy Division’s most famous single — and “Closer,” the title of their second and final album. Further details include the Factory Records logo and text from “Substance,” Joy Division’s compilation album released in 1988.

The parka is shown here in strikingly good condition, with the original liner, all of the drawstrings in tact, and front pockets still sewn shut.

Condition: 9/10. Small restitching done on front bottom left pocket, otherwise no significant flaws.

Tagged size: 48

Shoulder: 19.5in

Pit to pit: 23in

Length: 41in

Sleeve: 26.5in