“Kontogouni or zipouni” is a short,
close-fitting gold-embroidered velvet jacket in dark shades.
First mentioned in detail in letters
the young queen sent to her father in October 1839.
The “Amalia costume” worked in both directions,
blending the embroidered bodices of local costumes’ festive version
with the Biedermeier-style dress,
setting a trend that rippled out into society.

AW26 collection