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C.P. Company
C.P. Company is an Italian technical apparel brand defined by functional military-inspired designs and experimental garment dyeing techniques. It represents a synthesis of utilitarian workwear and urban sportswear. The brand is central to European terrace subculture, emphasizing technical innovation and practical protection within a minimalist aesthetic.
History
Massimo Osti founded the brand in 1971 as Chester Perry before renaming it in 1978. Osti pioneered garment dyeing, a process where finished items are dyed at the final stage to achieve unique color depths. The brand gained cultural significance through its adoption by the Italian Paninaro movement and British football casuals. Its 1988 Goggle Jacket remains a landmark in functional design, integrating protective lenses into the hood for competitive driving and urban utility.
