{"title":"Chantal Thomass","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-chantal-thomass-3-piece-pinstripe-suit-90s-vintage-wool-couture-cropped-jacket-corset-vest-pencil-skirt-size-xs-s","title":"Archival Chantal Thomass 3 Piece Pinstripe Suit 90s Vintage Wool Couture Cropped Jacket Corset Vest Pencil Skirt Size XS S","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Queen of Boudoir Couture: A 1990s Tailoring Masterpiece**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Era:**\u003cbr\u003e\nParis, France, circa 1991-1994. An extraordinary, museum-grade 3-piece tailoring ensemble from the golden, independent era of Chantal Thomass. Renowned as the \"Queen of Boudoir Couture,\" Thomass disrupted the male-dominated world of traditional tailoring by infusing structural menswear codes with hyper-feminine, subversive sex appeal. This specific ensemble stands as a pinnacle of her structural ready-to-wear, meticulously handcrafted in France before the designer temporarily lost the rights to her eponymous house in the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Design \u0026amp; Architectural Silhouette:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ensemble comprises a high-waisted pencil skirt, a heavily tailored corset-style vest, and an avant-garde, ultra-cropped structural overlay jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Cropped Jacket:** Features exaggerated, structured shoulders with integrated prominent shoulder pads, embodying the classic 1990s power tailoring silhouette. This volume is beautifully counterbalanced by an ultra-short hemline that frames the upper bust. The reverse reveals a dramatic, deep inverted box pleat for sculptural volume.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Halterneck Racerback Vest:** Designed to be worn as a standalone statement piece. Features a sharp, elongated lapel that deeply plunges at the décolleté and an ergonomic, hyper-contoured racerback (T-back) panel. Engineered with precise vertical darting to cinch the waist into a classic hourglass silhouette, flowing into a structured peplum hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Modular Design \u0026amp; Attachment Mechanics:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Convertible System:** A profound technical highlight for collectors: this ensemble features an ingenious modular construction. The ultra-cropped jacket and the racerback vest are engineered to be physically interlocked via a discreet button-attachment system. A small, color-matched button secures the vest directly to the structural framing of the jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Sartorial Purpose:** This couture-level integration prevents the ultra-cropped overlay from shifting during movement, ensuring the theatrical, avant-garde silhouette remains perfectly anchored and structurally rigid. It highlights Chantal Thomass' mastery of functional textile engineering, allowing the pieces to be worn as a seamlessly fused sculptural outerwear unit or detached as standalone statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Pattern \u0026amp; Materiality:**\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from premium 100% fine-gauge virgin wool (Laine) in a muted beige-rose hue, intercepted by a distinct woven crimson and cream pinstripe. The lightweight wool-gabardine weave allows for crisp shape retention and an elegant fluid drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Very Good Archival Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Hardware:** The decorative fabric\/resin over-caps on one button of the vest and one button on the reverse of the skirt are missing. The structural metal base buttons remain fully functional, displaying a beautiful, original antiqued bronze\/brass patina.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Textile:** A microscopic, faint pinhead-sized storage surface smudge is present on the reverse of the cropped jacket and on the lower front panel of the pencil skirt. Both are virtually unnoticeable under normal lighting and do not compromise the striking visual depth of the pinstriped wool matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Chantal Thomass (Mainline)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Early 1990s (Circa 1991-1994)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 42 \/ IT 46 \/ UK 10 (Vintage Sizing)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Curator’s Fit Note:** The proportions are highly stylized and differ from the vintage tag. The vest and jacket fit like a Modern **Small (EU 36\/38)**, while the pencil skirt is cut in a true, ultra-cinched modern **Extra Small (EU 34 \/ XS)**. Please verify with the exact flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Exact Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*1. The Cropped Jacket:*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Chest Width): 46 cm (18.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 42 cm (16.5\") - *Features strong shoulder pads*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 36 cm (14.2\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*2. The Halterneck Vest:*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Chest Width): 47 cm (18.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder Width: Open\/Free Design\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 55 cm (21.6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*3. The Pencil Skirt:*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Waist (Flat): 31 cm (12.2\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hips Width: 46 cm (18.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 58 cm (22.8\")\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612255379803,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/il_fullxfull.8114734055_asma.jpg?v=1784295559"},{"product_id":"archival-chantal-thomass-linen-blazer-80s-embroidered-ivory-cream-oversized-suit-jacket-double-breasted-old-money-vintage-size-fr-40-l","title":"Archival Chantal Thomass Linen Blazer 80s Embroidered Ivory Cream Oversized Suit Jacket Double Breasted Old Money Vintage Size FR 40 L","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Quiet Luxury \u0026amp; The Rebel of French Femininity**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Piece:**\u003cbr\u003e\nAn exceptional example of archival 1980s prêt-à-porter. Chantal Thomass, often hailed as the pioneer of Parisian \"Boudoir-Chic\", masterfully blended masculine power-dressing with hyper-feminine details. This vintage blazer represents the pinnacle of that era's relaxed, architectural tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Construction \u0026amp; Details:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Fabric:** Crafted from a substantial, heavy-weight 100% premium linen in a sophisticated ivory-cream hue. The drape is incredibly fluid yet structured.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** Features exquisite, subtle botanical leaf embroidery on the pockets and cuffs. The sculptural, double-breasted silhouette is anchored by rare, oxidized metal buttons, adding a touch of rustic luxury to the refined fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Curator's Styling Note:** The ultimate \"Old Money\" summer staple. Wear it open over a silk slip dress or paired with vintage denim for an effortlessly chic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is in excellent vintage condition. For full transparency, please note two minor, age-related traces:\u003cbr\u003e\nCollar: A singular, microscopic light spot, barely perceptible.\u003cbr\u003e\nLower Right (below the pocket): A faint, subtle discoloration near the hem.\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth are virtually invisible when worn and do not detract from the overall aesthetic or structural integrity of this archival garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Chantal Thomass\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in Hong Kong (Authentic 80s\/90s vintage production)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Material:** 100% Linen (Lin)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 40\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Features an intentional 80s oversized power silhouette. Fits a modern Medium (M) as an oversized blazer, or a modern Large (L) for a more tailored fit. Please verify with the flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat, buttoned):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit: 57 cm (22.4\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 46cm (18.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 80 cm (31.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Shipping:**\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612265996635,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1013873.jpg?v=1784395844"},{"product_id":"archival-chantal-thomass-paris-velvet-tuxedo-dress-90s-plum-purple-silk-satin-trim-dark-glamor-whimsigoth-size-xs-s","title":"Archival Chantal Thomass Paris Velvet Tuxedo Dress 90s Plum Purple Silk Satin Trim Dark Glamor Whimsigoth Size XS S","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Vampy Elegance meets French Boudoir Chic**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Piece:**\u003cbr\u003e\nAn exquisite archival example of Chantal Thomass’s early 1990s mastery. This ultra-rare \"Paris\" main-line dress brilliantly juxtaposes hyper-feminine boudoir aesthetics with sharp, masculine tailoring. Crafted from a heavyweight, light-absorbing cotton velvet in a deep, moody plum \/ aubergine purple (Col. 920), it features striking black silk-satin contrasts at the sculptural neckline and signature tuxedo stripes running the length of the sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition Report \u0026amp; Curator's Lighting Note:**\u003cbr\u003e\nExceptional vintage condition. Meticulously preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Important Note on Photography:* Please be aware that the bright or white spots visible on the black satin trims in the photos are purely reflections from our studio flash lighting on the high-sheen fabric. The satin is a deep, consistent, and highly glossy black with absolutely zero fading or wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n*(Note: As with all high-density natural vintage velvet, the fabric is prone to attracting lint, a hallmark of its authentic, heavy-weight quality).*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Chantal Thomass Paris (Authentic Main Line)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Color:** Deep Plum \/ Aubergine \u0026amp; Black\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Materials:** Cotton Velvet \/ Silk Satin Accents\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Silhouette:** Tapered sleeves, scooped neckline, and a body-skimming architectural fit that defines the \"Vampy Glamour\" of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Best fits a modern Extra Small (XS) to a slim Small (S \/ FR 36). Please verify with the flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (taken flat, unstretched):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit: 42 cm (16.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 40cm (15.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 88 cm (34.6\") - *Sophisticated mini to above-knee length*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Shipping:**\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612267077979,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1013830.jpg?v=1784395632"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/collections\/chantal-thomass.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}