{"title":"Loris Azzaro","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-loris-azzaro-paris-80s-sculptural-cocktail-dress-fuchsia-nos-power-shoulder-haute-couture-heritage-size-s-m-it-44","title":"Archival Loris Azzaro Paris 80s Sculptural Cocktail Dress Fuchsia NOS Power Shoulder Haute Couture Heritage Size S M IT 44","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The House of Azzaro: A Legacy of Jet-Set Glamour**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Curator's Note \u0026amp; Provenance:**\u003cbr\u003e\nLoris Azzaro was the undisputed architect of nightlife elegance. Known for dressing icons like Brigitte Bardot and Dalida, his designs were a celebration of the \"joie de vivre.\" This archival piece captures the peak of 1980s Parisian glamour, offering a silhouette that is both historically significant and strikingly modern. This is a New Old Stock (NOS) piece, preserved in unworn condition. It even retains its original boutique tags!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Art of Construction:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Power Silhouette (Architectural Shoulders):** This piece features the definitive 1980s Power Shoulder, engineered with internal structure to create a sharp, commanding frame. The exaggerated volume is achieved through masterful pleating and reinforced padding. The juxtaposition of the bold, horizontal shoulder line against the deep sweetheart neckline exemplifies the \"Power Dressing\" era, offering a silhouette that is both formidable and fiercely feminine.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Couture Draping:** The bodice features intricate, hand-aligned horizontal ruching that mimics a built-in cummerbund, cinching the waist to create a strong contrast to the shoulders and forming the iconic \"hourglass\" shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Textile Excellence (The Sculptural Blend):**\u003cbr\u003e\nThe garment is rendered in a superior blend of 45% Cotton and 55% Viscose, creating a textile with a magnificent structural \"hand\"—reminiscent of heavy silk ottoman or faille. This specific weave provides a matte-satin luster and the necessary rigidity to maintain the avant-garde volume of the sleeves while ensuring a breathable, luxury feel against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Museum Grade \/ New Old Stock (NOS).\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** Unworn condition with original tags attached. *Provenance Note:* Minor, pin-sized storage marks near the zipper and sleeve (where the original boutique tag was secured) are consistent with its status as an untouched archival find and do not detract from its museum-quality appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Loris Azzaro Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** IT 44\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Based on the vintage tailoring (cinched 35 cm waist), this beautifully accommodates a modern **Small to narrow Medium (S\/Meter \/ EU 36-38)**. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Bust (Pit to Pit): 45 cm (17.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 50 cm (19.7\") - *Features extended architectural power shoulders!*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Waist (Narrowest point): 35 cm (13.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hips (Widest point): 49 cm (19.3\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length (Shoulder to Hem): 76 cm (29.9\")\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":53612259213659,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014346.jpg?v=1784561418"},{"product_id":"archival-loris-azzaro-paris-80s-power-suit-two-piece-skirt-set-nos-museum-quality-black-cotton-jacquard-size-l","title":"Archival Loris Azzaro Paris 80s Power Suit Two Piece Skirt Set NOS Museum Quality Black Cotton Jacquard Size L","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Archetype of Architectural Glamour: A Loris Azzaro Archive Masterpiece**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Azzaro Legacy: Dresser of Icons**\u003cbr\u003e\nLoris Azzaro was the undisputed \"Alchemist of Glamour.\" While other designers focused on minimalism, Azzaro celebrated the unapologetic allure of the Mediterranean woman. He didn't just design clothes; he designed confidence. His creations were a magnetic force in the world of celebrity, worn by the most captivating women of the century: Brigitte Bardot was his ultimate muse, famously wearing his darling, cut-out designs. Jane Birkin, Sophia Loren, and Dalida were devoted followers, seeking his signature blend of sophistication and raw sensuality. Tina Turner and Cher chose Azzaro for their most high-energy, iconic performances. To wear Azzaro was—and is—to command the room. This architectural set carries that same \"Couture for the Jet-Set\" DNA, designed for a woman who understands that fashion is a powerful form of armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Piece \u0026amp; Design Philosophy:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThis impeccable two-piece ensemble by the legendary Loris Azzaro is a definitive study in the sculptural precision of late 20th-century high fashion. Emerging from a private collection in New Old Stock (NOS) condition, this set remains unworn, preserving the crisp of its avant-garde silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is a triumph of sartorial engineering. It features a strikingly sharp, geometric V-neckline characterized by twin-peaked lapels that echo the \"anatomical cuts\" of the era's greats like Thierry Mugler. The structured power shoulders provide a commanding frame, tapering down to a defined waist with an elegant peplum finish and fabric-covered couture buttons. Accompanied by a perfectly tailored pencil skirt, the ensemble creates the iconic \"inverted triangle\" power silhouette—a hallmark of professional and social dominance in the 1980s and early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Textile:**\u003cbr\u003e\nExecuted in a luxurious 100% Cotton Jacquard, the fabric reveals a sophisticated tonal floral weave. The natural fiber provides an extraordinary \"stand,\" allowing the architectural elements of the neckline and shoulders to maintain their razor-sharp shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Museum Grade \/ New Old Stock (NOS).\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** Unworn with original structural integrity. Fully labeled Loris Azzaro Paris; Made in Italy. *Note:* There is a singular, minute \"storage patina\" point at the hem (only visible under direct studio lighting); otherwise, it is absolutely pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Loris Azzaro Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** 1980s \/ Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** IT 48\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Fits like a modern **Large (L \/ EU 42 \/ US 10-12)**. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n*Jacket:*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Bust (pit to pit): 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 64 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Skirt:*\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist: 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hips: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 65 cm\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":53612259770715,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014297.jpg?v=1784561263"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/collections\/loris-azzaro.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}