{"title":"Givenchy","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-givenchy-nouvelle-boutique-tartan-tweed-skirt-70s-80s-purple-basketweave-wool-box-pleat-midi-size-s-eu-36-fr-40","title":"Archival Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Tartan Tweed Skirt 70s 80s Purple Basketweave Wool Box Pleat Midi Size S EU 36 FR 40","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Zenith of Hubert de Givenchy’s Tailoring: An Archival Masterpiece**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Provenance \u0026amp; Design Era:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThis exceptional vintage A-line midi skirt is a rare, investment-grade artifact from the Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique line, dating from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. This specific piece represents a golden era in fashion history, meticulously overseen by the founding couturier and art director Hubert de Givenchy himself. Known for blending aristocratic French refinement with pragmatic luxury, Givenchy’s creative direction during this period focused on structural excellence and traditional textile heritage, making this skirt a true testament to the house’s historic savoir-faire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Textile: A Masterclass in High-Density Basketweave Wool Tweed:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThe defining element of this garment is its extraordinary, heavy-weight basketweave virgin wool tweed. Unlike mass-produced plaids, this fabric features an intricate, multidimensional interlacing of premium yarns. The rich, jewel-toned color palette makes a powerful visual statement: vibrant royal purple, deep midnight navy blue, subtle forest green, and creamy white accents. The extreme density of the weave provides a magnificent, architectural drape that holds its shape flawlessly, showcasing the uncompromising fabric standards enforced by the house during the late 20th century. Fully lined in a fluid, breathable midnight-blue rayon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Architecture: Flawless Pattern Matching \u0026amp; French Engineering:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Sartorial Silhouette:** Designed with a clean, high-waisted silhouette, the front of the skirt features an expertly engineered inverted box pleat.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Couture Details:** In true haute couture tradition, the tartan plaid pattern is matched with millimeter precision across the seam lines—a hallmark of luxury construction that aligns the checks perfectly whether stationary or in motion.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Archival Hardware \u0026amp; Tags:** It retains its rare, original hand-annotated factory production tag (Style 15147) sewn beneath the woven brand label, alongside its period-correct French Éclair nylon-coil zipper—the definitive signature of authentic vintage French luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Museum-Grade \/ Excellent Vintage Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** This archival piece has been preserved in near-pristine condition for over four decades. The high-density basketweave wool retains its original loft, crisp texture, and vibrant color saturation with absolutely no signs of pilling, thinning, fading, or moth damage. The pleated structure remains incredibly sharp, and the internal hand-written factory tags and hardware are fully intact and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique (Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1970s \/ Early 1980s (Circa 1978–1982)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 40 (Vintage Sizing)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Based on the 35 cm waist, this translates beautifully to a modern **Small (S \/ EU 36 \/ US 4-6)**. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Waist (Narrowest point): 35 cm (13.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hips (Widest point): 52 cm (20.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length (Waist to Hem): 56 cm (22.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Shipping:**\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. 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This stunning dress features a brilliant \"trompe-l'œil\" design, giving the sophisticated illusion of a sharply tailored red blazer worn over a sleek black pencil skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Fabric \u0026amp; The \"Scroop\" Effect:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Fabric:** Crafted from a luxurious, heavy-weight structured Taffeta (87% Taffetas, 13% Polyamide) featuring a mesmerizing Moiré (watered-silk) finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Architecture:** Unlike softer silks, this premium taffeta provides an incredible architectural hold, ensuring the dramatic 80s silhouette remains crisp and sharp.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Acoustic Luxury:** This specific high-grade taffeta possesses the highly sought-after \"Scroop\" effect (French: *le croustiller*)—the distinctive, luxurious rustling sound it makes when in motion, a true hallmark of authentic vintage couture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Design Details:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* The front is adorned with oversized, diamond-cut black cabochon buttons that act as striking jewelry against the vibrant crimson red body. The silhouette is finished with a sophisticated black contrast hemline and a classic rear vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition Report \u0026amp; Provenance:**\u003cbr\u003e\nPristine, Museum Quality Vintage Condition. This archival piece appears essentially unworn (deadstock quality). The taffeta fabric is incredibly smooth, retaining its full architectural structure, acoustic rustle, and moiré luster. A true testament to perfect archival preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Boutiques Givenchy Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Color:** Crimson Red (Rouge Moiré Taffeta) \u0026amp; Black\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Materials:** Outer Shell: 87% Taffeta, 13% Polyamide | Lining: 100% Acetate\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 40\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Best fits a modern Medium (M \/ EU 38 \/ US 8-10). 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