{"product_id":"archival-alexander-mcqueen-silk-pique-runway-dress-fw-2014-sarah-burton-nos-s","title":"Archival Alexander McQueen Silk Piqué Runway Dress — FW 2014 Sarah Burton NOS S","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: ARCHIVAL ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SILK PIQUÉ RUNWAY DRESS**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn investment-grade luxury artifact from the highly acclaimed Fall\/Winter 2014 runway collection of Alexander McQueen, designed under the brilliant creative direction of Sarah Burton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite ancient vintage yet—consider it a modern archive masterpiece with a knowing wink—this pristine piece represents the house's signature vocabulary of subverted Victorian historicism mixed with sharp, graphic contemporary tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticated via the original Kering inner label matrix (Product Code 384938 QEZ43, produced for the 2014 winter cycle), this dress stands as a phenomenal testament to the meticulous textile research and dark romanticism defining Burton's golden tenure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional acquisition for private fashion archives, design museums, and elite collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA tour de force of Italian pattern-cutting, engineered to create a striking architectural silhouette through masterfully placed contrast panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Trompe-l'Œil Bodice:** Designed to mimic an exquisite, high-collared Victorian blouse layered underneath a structural, drop-waist corset dress. The upper body features an elegant mandarin stand collar leading into a buttoned placket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Sculptural Contrast Panels:** Features heavy, solid midnight-black silk inserts that anchor the waistline and hips, creating a severe, hyper-focused graphic frame along the human anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Engraved Botanist Hardware:** The front placket is punctuated by a series of spherical, high-gloss black dome buttons. Each individual button features a masterfully engraved, metallic-silver leaf branch motif, delivering a rich, tactile curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Victorian Cuffs:** Long, fluid sleeves terminate in elongated, deep black silk contrast cuffs, mirroring the historicism of the neck architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in historical textile recreation and contrasting fabric weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Ivory Piqué Fabric:** The upper bodice and sleeves are executed in an elite, high-gauge textured hybrid weave consisting of 63% Viscose and 37% Pure Silk (Seta\/Soie). This custom fabrication yields a breathtaking, three-dimensional honeycomb piqué structure that captures studio lighting with immense multi-dimensional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Architectural Silk:** The solid black structured panels and lower skirt are meticulously tailored from 100% Pure Silk (Seta\/Soie). This heavy, non-stretch weave keeps the clean, geometric color-blocking perfectly stabilized and crisp over decades of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator’s Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e* **Classification:** NOS (New Old Stock) \/ Deadstock Archival Condition (Grade A+ Vault Quality).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Preservation State:** Flawless, unworn archival condition. The delicate ivory piqué and the heavy black silk retain their complete factory-fresh finish, immaculate seam lines, and absolute color separation. Zero evidence of storage dust, yellowing, edge friction, thread pulls, or laundering stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Authentication \u0026amp; Hardware Integrity:** Perfect. Features the house's crisp black woven satin main label and the comprehensive multi-language care tags including the Kering Japan import stamp. Every single custom-engraved dome button is tightly secured and free from chips or oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e* **House \/ Brand:** Alexander McQueen (Fall\/Winter 2014 Mainline - Made in Italy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Marked Size:** IT 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Size Tendency Note:** Fits highly tailored due to the structural, non-stretch nature of the pure silk panels. Fits like a modern European Size 34\/36 depending on build. Please respect the flat measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Flat Measurements (Laid Flat \u0026amp; Unstretched)\u003cbr\u003e* **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 38 cm \/ 15.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Pit-to-Pit (Chest):** 47 cm \/ 18.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Total Length:** 87 cm \/ 34.3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53904259088731,"sku":null,"price":1094.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015322.jpg?v=1787907607","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-gb\/products\/archival-alexander-mcqueen-silk-pique-runway-dress-fw-2014-sarah-burton-nos-s","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}