{"product_id":"gigi-rizzi-palm-tree-reversible-puffer-vest-late-80s-made-in-italy-size-xs","title":"Gigi Rizzi “Palm Tree” Reversible Puffer Vest — Late 80s — Made in Italy — Size XS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGigi Rizzi “Palm Tree” Reversible Puffer Vest — Late 80s — Made in Italy — Size XS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents an exceptionally rare late-1980s Gigi Rizzi reversible down puffer vest — one of the most distinctive and collectable Italian winter pieces of the era.\u003c\/strong\u003e One side is a rich dark green; flip it and you get a vivid yellow with a playful palm tree print. 100% cotton shell, genuine down fill, logo-embossed snap buttons, zip pockets on both sides, and drawstring hem for fit. Vivid colours, lofty fill — still performing exactly as the day it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigi Rizzi — Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible puffer vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow with palm tree print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality down — warm and lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zip pockets on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logo snap buttons + full zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawstring for adjustable fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Was Gigi Rizzi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand draws directly from the life of its founder and namesake, \u003cstrong\u003eGigi Rizzi (1944–2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most famous Italian playboy and jet-set figure of the late 1960s, best remembered for his relationship with Brigitte Bardot in Saint-Tropez in the summer of 1968. When the brand built its collections at the turn of the 1980s and 90s, the goal was to bring that Riviera luxury, confidence, and hedonistic style into winter dressing. The yellow palm tree print on this vest is a direct and deliberate tribute to that Saint-Tropez heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s, ski resorts like Cortina d’Ampezzo, St. Moritz, and Chamonix were the meeting points of Europe’s wealthiest and most fashion-forward circles. Gigi Rizzi specialised precisely in this premium apres-ski market — bold, technically excellent outerwear built for the slopes and immediately adopted by the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1980s Milan, the \u003cstrong\u003ePaninaro youth movement\u003c\/strong\u003e made Gigi Rizzi a street status symbol alongside designer denim and hiking boots. A Gigi Rizzi vest was a signal: wealth, youth, and taste. These pieces were made to last decades of hard use and cold — and this one proves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 — Very Good Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours fully vivid and bright on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown fill is still lofty and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll snap buttons, zippers, and drawstring fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint light mark near the pocket on the yellow side — subtle and visible in product images (last picture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tears, no odour, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA late 80s Gigi Rizzi reversible down puffer vest — dark green \/ yellow palm tree, Made in Italy, size XS. Riviera playboy energy, Italian apres-ski heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — Vintage Item Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items at ThePlugOfVintage are thoroughly inspected, documented, and photographed before listing. Any known flaws or imperfections are always disclosed in the product description — we believe in full transparency, because that’s the standard serious collectors deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly ask that you read the product description carefully and take time to review all provided images before purchasing. Our goal is to present every flaw and detail as accurately as possible — so you know exactly what you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, vintage garments carry decades of history, and occasional minor signs of age, wear, or natural material changes may exist beyond what even a careful inspection can detect. If you have any specific condition questions, we are always happy to present the item personally upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we list is sold as-is, as a vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThePlugOfVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54053415387464,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/vintage-gigi-rizzi-made-in-italy-1980s-reversible-puffer-vest-palm-tree-pattern-frontreversible-theplugofvintage-com.png?v=1789322397","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/gigi-rizzi-palm-tree-reversible-puffer-vest-late-80s-made-in-italy-size-xs","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}