The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality
Temporary exhibition set up at Casa Zegna from 2 November 2008 to 27 February 2009.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
The use of the finest wools and other raw materials has always been a cornerstone of Ermenegildo Zegna production and its reputation for excellence.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
The installation illustrates for the public the various stages in this ongoing quest for the finest fibers in the world.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
A search for excellence through the awards to the best breeders, the meeting with their countries of origin and the prestige garments obtained from this stringent selection.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
The Mohair Trophy was set up in 1970 in collaboration with the Mohair Board to encourage South African growers to improve the quality of their kid mohair.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
The most beautiful and prized cashmere in the world comes from Chinese Inner Mongolia, a harsh territory with a bitterly cold climate where kashmir goats are reared.
Exhibition "The Golden Fleece – Origins of Quality" (2008)Fondazione Zegna
Mohair is used to make fabrics with unique luster and crease-resistance. Over time however, mohair tends to thicken, so Zegna only uses kid mohair from animals under ten months.
Exhibition by Archivio Zegna
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