SamTeggy’s Note
From Sophia Kokosalaki’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection — the very season Vogue described as “the most polished collection London has produced this season,” and the show where even Alexander McQueen pushed through the crowd to watch.
This top channels the darker, neo-industrial spirit she embraced at the time, with collage-cut panels lashed together and spider-web threads crossing the torso. It resonates with the architectural experiments of Balenciaga, Helmut Lang, and Chalayan, yet bears Kokosalaki’s own handwriting: sharp, visceral, and rooted in her fascination with “typography and texture,” the symbolism of crosses and runes.
Her Greek heritage underpins the design — black severity, body framed like armor — while her technical mastery, refined at Ruffo Research, is evident in the leather trims and precise construction.
More than just a garment, this is an archival landmark of London’s avant-garde era. With no current active listings worldwide, it stands as a rare survivor of Kokosalaki’s early vision — a piece that embodies both the scarcity and enduring allure of her work.
Highlights
Authentic Sophia Kokosalaki top — FW2002, London Fashion Week
Runway piece documented in Design Museum “Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion”
Material: 100% wool with leather trims, nylon cord details
Color: Black
Architectural collage construction with cut-out panels & spider-web threading
Size: Marked M (see measurements)
Rare museum-documented archive piece
Measurements (flat, approx.)
Shoulder: 40 cm / 15.7 in
Chest: 43 cm / 16.9 in
Sleeve: 71 cm / 28.0 in
Length: 45 cm / 17.7 in
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition
Minor general wear consistent with age
No major flaws; structurally sound and highly collectible
Proof Stack
Original Sophia Kokosalaki label present
Fabric tag: 100% Wool, Made in Italy (Produced by PIER srl)
Documented in Vogue FW2002 review & Design Museum London archive
Shipping & Policy
Worldwide express shipping via DHL/UPS (insured)
Handling time: 3–5 business days
Vintage policy: Final sale, no returns unless misrepresented
Questions welcome — extra photos or measurements available
About SamTeggy
Seoul–based archive and vintage curator.
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