Text: Lucie KrůčkováPhoto: Lucie Robinson / Ilja Hubálek
Some time ago, knitwear was synonymous with sportswear and the world of warm jumpers. Then came the second half of the twentieth century — a time when sportswear began making its way into the world of elegant fashion. A time when knitwear could be elevated to a fashion piece and become the foundation for refined men's jackets. Let us lift the veil on the secrets of the Italian knitwear masters of Dondi Jersey.
The story of Dondi Jersey began to be written in the 1970s, when the company, later renamed Gruppo Dondi, was founded by the couple Edda and Lauro Dondi. At its heart stood their passion for fashion, innovation and a thoroughly mastered art of the knit. Today the partner of the family business Gruppo Dondi is the fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna, which helps to develop the company's vision.
The success of Dondi Jersey knitted fabrics lies in a careful study of fashion trends and in continual technological development. They are a perfect marriage of the highest material quality, sophisticated design and almost artistic work with colour.
A passion for the endless creation of new patterns and colour combinations
Work on the colour range of Dondi Jersey fabrics never ends. They continually study fashion trends and integrate new shades into their own palette. With undiminished enthusiasm they keep arriving at ever new patterns and design innovations.
Fresh ideas are the product of a marriage between traditional handcraft, modern computer technology and creative approaches. When designing a new pattern, in a single room you may find a state-of-the-art computer with graphics software, a creative mood board and an endless number of cloth swatches and bobbins of yarn. Another source of inspiration is the company's extensive archive, built up from the very first days of its existence.
The ideal union of comfort and elegance in Dondi Jersey knitwear
Dondi Jersey knitwear is soft, pleasant to the touch and benefits from the virtues of natural fibres. The foundation for Dondi Jersey is cotton and linen of the highest quality, lending the knits lightness, breathability and a beautiful appearance. The entire production process is watched over by rigorous quality controllers. The prescribed yarn weight, the perfection of colour and every detail of the finished knit are all carefully supervised. Everything is aimed at a flawless result and the utmost satisfaction of the future wearer of a jacket or waistcoat in Dondi Jersey fabrics.
Jersey jackets in the new Blažek collection
Jackets made from the superb Dondi Jersey fabrics have become firm favourites among Blažek customers, and so they cannot be missing from the current collection either. This time, too, our designers have excelled in their play with cuts and incredibly refined details. The result is a collection of fresh, lightweight separate jackets that bring together gentle, nonchalant elegance with the utmost comfort.
The colour palette of the jersey jackets echoes the Mediterranean Greek atmosphere that inspires the entire collection. Various shades of the deep sea alternate with beautiful notes of Greek wine and a hue that is a variation on the tones of almond shells. From the patterns the designers chose fabrics with a dynamic mélange effect, an intriguing large check and a beautiful floral motif drawn from ancient Greece. The make is soft, with narrower lapels and patch pockets.
The perfection of the fabric is backed up by the precise craftsmanship of Blažek's tailors. You can thus enjoy all the pleasing qualities of cotton and linen almost against your skin, while being confident that even in your leisure moments you will be impeccably dressed. We recommend pairing our jersey jackets with informal chinos or with classic jeans.
Dondi Jersey fabric in a new role
It would be a pity not to put the outstanding qualities of Dondi Jersey fabric to use also in the much-loved waistcoats from the Blažek workshop. They look superb as a stand-alone item as well as a light insulating layer under a separate jacket on chilly spring evenings.
You can view, and indeed purchase, the current collection and individual pieces in Dondi Jersey fabric on the Blažek website. Or come and visit us at one of the Blažek boutiques, where you will be able to try a jacket or waistcoat on for yourself.
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