Stacy Stewart Smith Men's Pennaceous Beaded Boiled Wool Sweater
Preorder 15 to 30 Days Small
$5,700.00
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Stacy Stewart Smith Men's Pennaceous Beaded Boiled Wool Sweater
$5,700.00
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Description
There is a geometry in nature that no machine has ever replicated: the branching architecture of a feather quill — each barb extending from a central rachis, each barbule interlocking with the next. It is called a pennaceous structure. This sweater is built from it.
Hand-beaded by Stacy Stewart Smith in New York City, the Pennaceous Beaded Boiled Wool Sweater with abbreviated flange drop shoulder details translates that organic geometry into glass and light. Each seed bead is placed individually by hand onto a ground of dense boiled wool — structured, warm, and substantial — in a pattern derived directly from the microscopic architecture of a feather. The surface catches light differently at every angle. No two sweaters are identical. The process is ongoing; the result is permanent.
The generously sized sweater appears deceptively simple. It is not. After each feather is embroidered in place, the garment then requires approximately 36 additional hours of couture hand-beading by the designer.
Peacock, rooster, and pheasant feathers emerge from the beading across the front and back—each placed by hand, each secured for wear.
The sample is posed on a mannequin standing approximately 6'3" wearing a size Large. The measurements below describe this finished Large sample, not the wearer's body measurements.
- Finished garment across chest, measured flat: 24" (approximately 48" around)
- Across shoulders: 20"
- Length HPS to hem: 29" (including rib)
- Length CB neckline to hem: 27" (including band)
- Sleeve: 26"
Sizing
The chest ranges below refer to the wearer's body chest, not the finished sweater circumference. The sweater is cut for a relaxed fit. For a size beyond X-Large or a custom fit, select Preorder from the size menu.
| Alpha | US | EU | Neck | Body chest | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | S | 48 | 14.5" | 36-38" | 24" |
| Medium | M | 50 | 15.5" | 39-42" | 25" |
| Large | L | 52 | 16.5" | 43-45" | 26" |
| X-Large | XL | 54 | 17.5" | 46-49" | 27" |
Custom Size Preorder
Select Preorder from the size menu (the option without a listed size). Production is 15 to 30 days from receipt and payment clearance. We drape a couture toile from your measurements while materials are prepared. To begin your custom preorder, complete the Couture Client Measurement Form. The form requires registration, payment, and download, and serves as your client intake agreement. The $5.00 fee is non-refundable. Complete every field and return the completed form to couture@stacystewartsmith.com with your order number before production begins.
First time clients must add the measurement form to the cart. Only one is needed for all items purchased.
The atelier reviews custom-size requests for fit and construction feasibility before production begins. If we need to discuss your request, we’ll contact you before proceeding.
Construction & Materials
- Shell: 60% Viscose, 40% Wool — boiled wool, 20% stretch
- Lining: 100% Silk Habotai, cut on the bias for stretch and drape
- Embellishment: Hand-applied glass seed beads in pennaceous pattern — approximately 36 hours of couture beading per garment
- Feathers: Peacock, rooster, and pheasant — hand-placed and permanently secured
- Construction: Couture hand-beading by the designer
- Made to order in New York City by Stacy Stewart Smith
Provenance & Delivery
Made to order in New York City. Because of the bespoke, hand-embellished nature of this garment, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Preorders are not refundable. Shipping insurance is strongly recommended.
Care
- Spot clean only — do not hand wash or dry clean
- Always wear with an undergarment
- Store flat in a tissue-lined box or on a padded hanger away from direct light.
- Hang inside a garment bag when placed next to other garments
- Handle feathers with care — permanently secured but delicate
Care
Stacy Stewart Smith offers made-to-order garments, fine art, and digital publications — each requiring different care. Please refer to the product description for care and handling instructions specific to your purchase. For garments: dry clean or spot clean unless otherwise noted; do not machine wash. For fine art: keep away from direct sunlight and humidity; handle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves. For digital products and publications: no physical care required; download and archive your files upon receipt.
Design
Every Stacy Stewart Smith piece begins as a drawing and ends as a decision — a deliberate choice of textile, construction method, and proportion made by a single designer with five decades of practice. The same eye that composes a painting composes a coat: line, weight, negative space, and the relationship between form and the body that inhabits it. Garments are produced in New York City, one at a time, to the measurements and preferences of the individual client. No two pieces are identical. No production run exists. This is not manufacturing — it is making.
The atelier sources textiles for their hand, weight, and longevity. Sustainability here is not a campaign. It is the natural consequence of making only what is wanted, from materials chosen to last, by a craftsman who will not put his name on anything less.
SPEC REFORM ©2025 SSSE knitwear sizing guide
Enter your body chest measurement. For closer-fitting styles, add your body waist for a fit check.
Chest provides a starting size only. A waist measurement that exceeds the garment’s fit allowance can alter silhouette and details such as sequins, feathers, and latticework; stretch alone does not establish fit. Measurements in gaps, outside the ranges, or on uncertain fractional boundaries require atelier review. Choose Size and Color using the regular product controls. For custom-preorder questions, follow the existing custom-preorder measurement-form guidance.