{"title":"Nina Ricci","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-nina-ricci-sculptural-chevron-yoke-virgin-wool-silk-lined-midi-skirt-in-anthracite-melange-peter-copping-era-m","title":"Archival Nina Ricci Sculptural Chevron-Yoke Virgin Wool \u0026 Silk-Lined Midi Skirt in Anthracite Melange, Peter Copping Era M","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Paris, France, during the highly acclaimed tenure of Peter Copping as Creative Director at Nina Ricci. Celebrated for revitalizing the historic couture house by blending traditional Parisian romanticism with razor-sharp, modern tailoring, this piece represents the pinnacle of his design philosophy: understated, intellectual luxury engineered for the contemporary woman. This flawless architectural garment is preserved in immaculate New Old Stock (NOS) \/ Deadstock condition, representing a profound document of modern fashion history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Architectural Silhouette\u003cbr\u003e\nThe midi-length chassis features a masterful, multi-tiered descending chevron V-yoke waistband design. The diagonal pattern-cut panels meet at the central vertical axis with micro-metric precision, creating a flawless, mirroring herringbone effect that visually tapers the waistline. Elegant piped seams (couture passementerie) enhance the structural curves with a subtle three-dimensional relief, utilizing a color-matched silk-satin bias binding. Symmetrical, curved panels cascade into a fluid, flared A-line lower chassis with hidden godet architecture, providing an elegant kinetic bounce and liquid motion during movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior matrix is composed of an ultra-premium, heavy-weight blend of 96% Virgin Wool (Laine Vierge), 2% Polyamide-Nylon, and 2% Elastane, woven into a fine, anti-crease crepe finish in deep anthracite charcoal gray. The structural integrity is elevated by an uncompromising, fully integrated inner lining made of 100% Pure Silk (Soie). This true luxury foundation provides a frictionless, cooling, and thermoregulating glide against the skin, heavying the garment's drape and long-term investment profile. A flawless concealed invisible zipper with a miniaturized teardrop metal pull-tab is embedded into the structural side seam, ensuring the geometric lines of the silhouette remain entirely undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e\n**Condition:** NOS (New Old Stock) \/ Deadstock \/ Museum Quality Preservation\u003cbr\u003e\nThis museum-grade object remains entirely unworn and impeccably preserved. The structural integrity of the virgin wool matrix and the pure silk lining is immaculate, showing zero fading, stress, or fiber pulling. The invisible hardware remains fully functional, and the interior preserves its original, factory-fresh satin hanger loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Details \u0026amp; Sizing\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand\/House:** Nina Ricci (Peter Copping Era)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Marked Vintage Size:** D 38 \/ FR 40 \/ GB 12 \/ USA 8\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Modern Fit Estimate:** Translates flawlessly to a modern International Size M \/ EU 38 \/ US 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Exact Flat Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\n*(Measured flat and unstretched)*\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Waist:** 38 cm \/ 14.9\"\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Hips:** 57 cm \/ 22.4 \" (Enhanced by technical stretch)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Total Length:** 65 cm \/ 25.6 \" (Classic tailored midi-length)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612243812699,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/il_fullxfull.8155071294_kecb.jpg?v=1784295492"},{"product_id":"archival-nina-ricci-reversible-front-to-back-blouse-90s-magenta-micro-dot-two-way-wear-oversized-tunic-size-m-l-it-50","title":"Archival Nina Ricci Reversible Front-to-Back Blouse 90s Magenta Micro Dot Two Way Wear Oversized Tunic Size M L IT 50","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Transformative Design: A Masterpiece of the Gérard Pipart Era**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Era:**\u003cbr\u003e\nParis, France \/ Barcelona, Spain, circa 1989–1993. An exceptional example of transformative, multi-functional design from the golden era of the house under the legendary 30-year creative direction of Gérard Pipart. Produced under official luxury license by the esteemed Comercial Demet S.A. in Barcelona, this piece perfectly encapsulates the late 80s and early 90s Parisian obsession with \"Two-Way-Wear\" separates. It allows the garment to be styled either as a clean-front minimalist blouse with architectural button accents, or reversed as a high-necked, avant-garde button-down tunic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThe blouse features a fluid, boxy silhouette with relaxed half-sleeves, engineered to create a dramatic drape that is highly reminiscent of modern Phoebe Philo-era aesthetics. The vibrant, light-catching magenta-purple base is overlaid with an intricate, meticulously woven micro-dot matrix pattern. The dual-sided functionality challenges traditional garment construction, offering two entirely distinct sartorial identities in a single archival piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Textile \u0026amp; Material Science:**\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from a premium, high-density luxury polyester weave. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, high-end couture houses revolutionized the luxury market by embracing technologically advanced synthetic microfibers. Celebrated for matching the liquid drape of silk while vastly excelling in structural longevity, this textile guarantees permanent color depth, wrinkle resistance, and a heavy, elegant fluid weight that retains its shape flawlessly over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Restoration Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Very Good Vintage Condition. Deliberately left in its original, unaltered archival state.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Flaw 1 (The Button Placket):** The fourth button from the top on the full-length placket is missing. All remaining buttons are completely original and secure.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Flaw 2 (Underarm Seam):** There is a minor micro-separation of the fabric threads directly at the underarm seam intersection (completely invisible when worn).\u003cbr\u003e\n* *Curator's Note:* Both flaws are easily fixable by a professional tailor (e.g., relocating the bottom hem button to the center and reinforcing the underarm intersection from the interior). This has been elegantly factored into the pricing of this rare design anomaly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Nina Ricci (Produced by Comercial Demet S.A.)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** 6 \/ IT 50 (Dual House Sizing System)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Due to the intentional fluid oversized cut, it translates beautifully to a modern women's **Medium to Large (M-L \/ EU 38-42)** for the intended contemporary relaxed drape. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Chest Width): 58 cm (22.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 46cm (18.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length (Top of Shoulder to Hem): 65 cm (25.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* *Fit Note:* The 58 cm pit-to-pit width confirms the beautifully balanced, fluid boxy drape of this Gérard Pipart design, allowing it to hang elegantly or be worn tucked-in for a chic, blouson effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612256395611,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/il_fullxfull.8096357039_shh8.jpg?v=1784295564"},{"product_id":"archival-nina-ricci-nos-shirt-90s-floral-print-red-unisex-deadstock-museum-quality-dandy-androgynous-style-size-m-l","title":"Archival Nina Ricci NOS Shirt 90s Floral Print Red Unisex Deadstock Museum Quality Dandy Androgynous Style Size M L","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Provenance: Parisian Dandyism meets Androgynous Chic**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional short-sleeved garment originates from the 1990s \"Département Hommes\" of the House of Nina Ricci, Paris. At the time of its production, the house was under the artistic direction of Gérard Pipart. While originally rooted in the \"Monsieur\" era of the late 20th-century Parisian dandy, this piece seamlessly transcends gender boundaries today, offering the ultimate luxury \"boyfriend fit\" for women and a classic relaxed silhouette for men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Textile \u0026amp; Construction:**\u003cbr\u003e\nPresented in a rare NOS (New Old Stock) state, the shirt is a study in textile integrity. The fabric—expertly verified as premium, high-density cotton cambric—retains its original loom-state finish, offering a crisp yet remarkably light hand-feel. Unlike contemporary digital reproductions, the screen-printing process used here achieves a saturated depth of pigment, ensuring the vibrant scarlet base remains a luminous backdrop for the intricate botanical study. The front features a classic tailored breast pocket, perfectly integrated into the garment's flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Motif: A Botanical Tapestry:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"all-over\" print is a sophisticated archival floral arrangement. It features a dense, rhythmic composition of wild pansies, forget-me-nots, and verdant foliage. Each petal is rendered with photographic precision, showing a spectrum of violet, azure, and ochre. The motif draws inspiration from French Impressionism and 19th-century botanical illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator’s Note for Editorial Staging:**\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a contemporary editorial context, this piece serves as a vibrant unisex anchor. For men, pair it with structured, monochromatic tailoring to allow the explosive chromatic energy to dominate. For women, it functions as the perfect oversized statement—tucked into high-waisted vintage denim or worn open over a minimalist silk slip dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Archive Grade \/ Deadstock (NOS).\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** Unworn. Original fiber tension, pigment saturation, and hardware (including high-luster pearl-effect buttons and a front breast pocket) are fully preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Note on Tags:** While the internal care tag is absent—a common occurrence in archival showroom samples of this period—the textile has been expertly verified as 100% premium cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Nina Ricci (Hommes Department)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** French Luxury Heritage\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit (Unisex):** Based on the relaxed 90s vintage silhouette (53 cm pit-to-pit), this shirt perfectly accommodates a modern **Men's Medium (M \/ EU 48-50)** or a **Women's Large (L \/ EU 40)** for that coveted oversized boyfriend fit. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Chest): 53 cm (20.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 46cm (18.1\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Back Length: 76 cm (29.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Fit: Relaxed 90s vintage silhouette\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":53612259180891,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014387.jpg?v=1784561510"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/collections\/nina-ricci.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}