Corto Maltese , the influential Italian risible Quran character , was a seafaring ne’er - do - well , whose iconic black pea coat has been brought to stores by high - end European designers .
Corto Maltese was an extremely influential comedian of the 60 and LXX , chronicling the laconic sea - captain ’s adventures in the early year of the 20th Century . produce by Hugo Pratt , Corto was a laid back rogue , whose adventure straggle from the historic to the surreal , and influenced a propagation of artists . He was recognizable enough that Dior used him in an ad campaign , and rivals Han Solo in rakish charm .
Maltese was usually see in a black pea pelage and blanched sailor ’s cap , the former of which was adopted by fashion designers this year in a tune promise “ Hugo Pratt For Corto Maltese ” . in the first place created by Gallic designersCollette , the coats are now uncommitted throughoutItaly . They can be chance usable in either inadequate or farsighted variant , with the alternative for a pre - aged flavor . So far , I ’ve only foundone space online that has any in lineage , and they range in price from € 300-€600 . But what price is wearing something comic related that is n’t a faded print t - shirt , or perfectly tasteless ?

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