Ciao 1ST PAT-RN
1ST PAT-RN is an Italian clothing brand founded in 2012 by Cristiano Berto and Silvia Piccin. Their style is a mix of classic Italian tailoring, workwear and military garb - made to be wearable and look effortless. All garments are made in Italy from fabrics they have specially developed and designed in Italy (and Japan), right down to the buttons which are sourced locally.
“We like to think that the people who buy a 1ST PAT-RN piece become part of a family of enthusiastic researchers with curious and independent spirits.”
- Cristano and Silvia of 1ST PAT-RN
Oisín from Nubes with Cristiano and Silvia of 1ST PAT-RN.
Inspiration behind 1ST PAT-RN
The name itself comes from the wording found in a WW2 military shirt in which “first pattern” can mean “first prototype” or “first in a series”, taking shape over time and similar to the brand’s journey. In terms of design, 1ST PAT-RN clothing is heavily inspired by the mid-80s. The tasteful duo have a passion for perusing vintage markets, collecting every type of product, from military garments to civilian garb and workwear. They add a modern twist and Italian feel to garments through interesting details, practical and comfortable shapes, as well as unique seams that are difficult to stitch. Each garment feels special yet wearable - contemporary and effortlessly Italian.
Oisín looking swell and chuffed in the 1ST PAT-RN Boston shirt and Camden jacket.
The ethos of 1ST PAT-RN
It’s a brand that’s not concerned about fashion trends, gender or themes. In their words, “We simply strive to design garments that can be considered ‘timeless’, which do not fit into any predefined trends or styles, but take and modernise the details, seams, and functionality of the pieces that they are often derived from, without the conceit of creating ‘replicas’ or wanting to replace the models which inspired them. Indeed, in every single one of our garments, there are elements of fusion, transposition, and the melding of different things: a pocket, a color, a detail used out of context and repositioned.”
1ST PAT-RN and fabrics
1ST PAT-RN works directly with local weaving mills in Veneto, designing and developing exclusive fabrics in limited quantities. In fact, quantities that are strictly necessary for production - they never overproduce. For the white Boston shirt and white Modula shirt, they opt for a popeline “pelleovo” fabric that’s made in Japan in small batches, avoiding waste. All their fabrics are traceable and the result of conscious design.
In the words of Cristiano, “We often respect the original fabrics, other times we change them completely. This way of working was also part of the training that our “teachers” imparted to us in the 80s and 90s, at a time when you conducted research in the archives while taking a creative course that involved a steady stream of pencils, paper, cutting patterns, scissors and lots of research into fabrics. We believe that it is important for you to be aware that behind every piece you buy – whether here or from our select retailers – lies a philosophy.”
Nubes is proud to be the official stockist of 1ST PAT-RN clothing in Ireland.