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Wear the Research: Step Into C.P. Company’s World of Functional Expression
FASHION / 2025-11-25
C.P. Company: Italian Fabric Innovation for the Urban Explorer
C.P. Company was founded by Massimo Osti in 1971, born from his fascination with technical manuals, military archives, and experimental printmaking. Osti—originally a graphic designer—applied a researcher’s methodology to clothing design, pioneering techniques that reshaped casual menswear.
Key milestones include:
Revolutionizing garment dyeing, applying dye to fully assembled garments to achieve unmatched depth and texture.
Creating materials such as Rubber Flax, 50 Fili, and Chrome fabrics, each the result of scientific testing and military textile reinterpretation.
Introducing the Mille Miglia Jacket, inspired by vintage racing uniforms and fitted with signature lens goggles—now a global symbol of utilitarian style.
Now under Tristate Holdings, C.P. Company continues Osti’s legacy by merging Italian craftsmanship, scientific fabric R&D, and urban functional design, forming a global presence that remains fiercely true to its research-driven roots.
Forged in Bologna: How a Graphic Designer Rewrote Menswear
C.P. Company is renowned for its material innovation, heritage-inspired utility, and rich garment-dyed chromatics. Each collection is defined by:
Proprietary performance fabrics, including Chrome-R, Soft Shell-R, Nycra, and CO-TED.
Ergonomic silhouettes designed for city movement, featuring multi-pocket structures and military-influenced patterning.
Garment dyeing expertise, which gives jackets, knits, and accessories their signature tonal depth and lived-in character.
While the Goggle Jacket remains an undisputed icon, the brand constantly evolves—expanding into functional knitwear, lens-detailed accessories, and urban-ready bags such as the Lens Crossbody. Each season introduces fresh textile innovations, ensuring the brand’s design language remains rooted in science yet emotionally resonant in daily wear.
Textile Experimentation & Garment Dyeing: The Science Behind the Style
Beyond apparel, C.P. Company fosters a culture defined by research, community, and unwavering subcultural loyalty.
Key cultural pillars include:
A deep-rooted connection to British football’s Terrace Culture, which has cemented the brand as an icon of street identity and fan culture.
The historic Archive Research program, which catalogs, studies, and showcases five decades of materials, prototypes, and design evolution.
Collaborations with artists, cultural institutions, and heritage brands, including partnerships such as C.P. Company × Barbour and C.P. Company × Gorillaz.
Through pop-up exhibitions, immersive urban events, and publication projects documenting its design lineage, C.P. Company continues to build a global community motivated by curiosity, exploration, and cultural dialogue.
A Culture Built on Curiosity, Subculture, and Urban Identity
C.P. Company stands as a tribute to innovation, authenticity, and intelligent design, inviting wearers to explore the world through garments built for movement and discovery.
From its Bologna origins, the brand continues to write a universal narrative of function, culture, and experimentation. Every piece—crafted with advanced materials and meticulous dyeing processes—embodies the essence of functional self-expression.
Explore C.P. Company at IFCHIC, where iconic Goggle Jackets, collaborative releases, and next-generation fabric innovations await to elevate your wardrobe with research-driven style.
