{"title":"Courrèges","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-courreges-paris-ruffled-gingham-pinafore-dress-rare-80s-japan-license-metallic-lurex-check-tabard-layering-midi-size-xs-s-m-l","title":"Archival Courrèges Paris Ruffled Gingham Pinafore Dress - Rare 80s Japan License Metallic Lurex Check Tabard Layering Midi Size XS S M L","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary, museum-grade artifact from the space-age visionary André Courrèges. Designed in Paris and fully manufactured in Tokyo, Japan, circa the early 1980s (1981–1984), this avant-garde piece represents a highly documented licensing chapter for the Maison. Structural execution was entrusted to the elite Japanese luxury distribution network Protty (Itochu Corporation) under the strictly monitored textile authorization code C-TK-2225-A. Preserved in pristine, unwashed New Old Stock (NOS) deadstock condition, this pinafore stands as a monumental time capsule of high-gauge Japanese textile engineering applied to Parisian haute couture codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Architectural Silhouette\u003cbr\u003e\nMasterfully engineered as a premier architectural layering statement piece, designed to be styled over contrasting shift dresses, second-skin knits, or minimalist swimwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Frontal Matrix:** Centered around a severe, clean-lined squared front bib supported by dramatic, continuous sculptural flutter\/ruffle shoulder sleeves that inject three-dimensional space-age geometry. The breastplate features the iconic \"AC\" logotype monogram, executed via an ultra-dense, raised white satin-stitch embroidery with a lustrous relief finish. The lower A-line chassis displays two oversized, symmetrical angular patch pockets at the hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e* **Spatial Geometry (The Rear):** The reverse perspective highlights Courrèges’ clean spatial minimalism, utilizing a dramatic cross-back configuration (X-Form). The flutter straps anchor at the lower lumbar region via two factory-original, milk-white polished resin buttons secured via a high-durability cross-stitch matrix. The chassis releases into an expansive, highly adjustable wide-apron tie closure, allowing for multi-size anatomical contouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003e\nWoven from an ultra-premium, high-gauge 100% Pure Cotton (*綿 100%*) voile matrix, verified by the internal manufacturing tag *2A 5111*. The textile features a classic, high-summer Gingham Plaid (*Vichy-Karo*) check rendered in a luminous pastel palette of lime green, sunny yellow, and optic white. Crucially, the plain weave (*plain weave*) is structurally interwoven with microscopic, metallic silver Lurex threads running horizontally through the grid. This luminescent element perfectly honors André Courrèges’ historic Space-Age design codes, injecting a subtle, futuristic shimmer into a traditional pastoral aesthetic.\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 item remains entirely unworn, unwashed, and flawlessly preserved, retaining its stiff factory-crisp internal satin care labels. The structural integrity of the cotton-Lurex matrix is immaculate, exhibiting full, uniform color contrast saturation with zero sun-fading, age spots, storage oxidation, or fiber pulling. Resin hardware is unblemished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Details \u0026amp; Sizing\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand\/House:** Courrèges Paris (Manufactured in Tokyo, Japan \/ Itochu Corp. Division)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Marked Vintage Size:** 40 (Vintage Japanese\/French parameters)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Modern Fit Estimate:** Safely and flawlessly accommodates modern International Sizes XS to L \/ EU 34 to 42 \/ US 2 to 10.\u003cbr\u003e\n* *Curator's Fit Note:* Because the side chassis is entirely open and governed by the rear cross-straps and the generous 180 cm tie-apron sweep, the garment offers near-universal adjustability, adapting beautifully to both petite and curvier frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e## Exact Flat Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\n*(Measured flat and unstretched)*\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Total Waistband Sweep:** approx. 180 cm \/ 70.87 \" (Total flat fabric spread from edge to edge, including tie straps)\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Front Bib Width (*Chest Bib*):** 25 cm \/ 9.84 \"\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Total Length:** approx. 99 cm \/ 38.98 \" (Measured from the highest tip of the shoulder ruffle down to the bottom hem)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612243157339,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/il_fullxfull.8213905355_c1ws.jpg?v=1784295479"},{"product_id":"archival-courreges-paris-shirt-100-linen-abstract-print-90s-modernist-avant-garde-unisex-oversized-fit-l-xl-museum-grade","title":"Archival Courrèges Paris Shirt 100% Linen Abstract Print 90s Modernist Avant Garde Unisex Oversized Fit L XL Museum Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Space Age Meets Organic Luxury: A Modernist Masterpiece**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Provenance \u0026amp; Aesthetic:**\u003cbr\u003e\nThis rare piece originates from the Courrèges Homme collection, a line that masterfully translated André Courrèges' \"Space Age\" architectural radicalism into the realm of luxury prêt-à-porter. While the house is legendary for its 1960s vinyl and synthetic futurism, this specific garment represents a sophisticated pivot towards organic high-end textiles, blending avant-garde geometry with the timeless nobility of linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA masterclass in Modernist Parisian design, the shirt features a precise, sculptural silhouette with a vibrant \"Abstract Expressionist\" motif. The print serves as a visual bridge between 90s graphic maximalism and the clean, structural lines synonymous with the Courrèges heritage. Every seam reflects the brand’s “architect of fashion” philosophy—functional, balanced, and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Material Excellence:**\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from 100% premium-weight linen. Unlike standard linen, this high-grade weave retains a crisp, architectural form while offering the unparalleled breathability and textural depth characteristic of natural luxury fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition Report:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Archival Condition (Near Mint \/ Investment Grade).\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Details:** Exceptionally preserved. Worn very few times. The linen fibers remain robust with no signs of fibrillation, pilling, or discoloration at the collar and cuffs. A true \"unicorn\" for collectors seeking wearable pieces in gallery-standard condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **House:** Courrèges Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Composition:** 100% Pure High-Grade Linen\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Curator's Fit Note (UNISEX):** This piece is incredibly versatile. Originally from the men's collection, it fits a modern **Men's Large (L) to a slim XL** for a relaxed resort look. For women, it translates to a brilliant **oversized L\/XL** or a dramatic, high-fashion \"boyfriend shirt\" on smaller frames. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat, buttoned):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Chest): 58 cm (22.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 56 cm (22.0\") - *dropped shoulder design*\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 81 cm (31.9\")\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":53612264194395,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014131.jpg?v=1784477170"},{"product_id":"archival-courreges-paris-aqua-blue-space-age-utility-jacket-circa-1982-andre-courreges-era-swiss-riri-zippers-silver-dome-snaps-rare-size-a-model-13038-near-deadstock-museum-grail-xs-s","title":"Archival Courrèges Paris Aqua Blue Space Age Utility Jacket Circa 1982 André Courrèges Era Rare Near Deadstock Museum Grail XS S","description":"\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMUSEUM GRAIL: THE CIRCA 1982 \"SPACE AGE UTILITY\" ANDRÉ COURRÈGES JACQUARD-CANVAS JACKET\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAn extraordinary, investment-grade historical artifact from the early 1980s—a highly collectible transition period where André Courrèges personally directed his eponymous French house. Sourced in magnificent near-deadstock preservation state, this structural cropped jacket is executed in a deeply saturated aqua turquoise \/ mineral blue hue.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe piece features the ultra-rare historical white woven tag stamped with Courrèges' signature proportional \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSize [ A ]\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—the proprietary high-end matrix reserved for premier boutique distributions. Bearing the definitive \"Made in France\" stamp and official archive serial identifier \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMODÈLE \/ STYLE: 13038\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is an absolute unicorn for international fashion archivists, serious textile collectors, and design museums.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA textbook demonstration of geometric reductionism fused with early functional utility-wear.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe Collarless Boxy Silhouette:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Stark, collarless round neckline shifting focus onto the jacket's uncompromising geometric frame. Cut into a sharp, 50 cm cropped boxy chassis for a commanding architectural presence.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe Hyper-Utility Pocket Matrix:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an oversized, asymmetric square patch pocket on the left breast, designed with an inverted blind-rolled edge and precise 1mm margin topstitching reflecting Courrèges’ background in civil engineering.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe Swiss riri \u0026amp; Silver Hardware:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with world-class, Swiss-made silver-tone metal \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eriri\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e zippers with original hallmark stamping and zero friction wear. Secures via an asymmetric front placket with flat-polished, heavy metal dome snap buttons mirroring light flawlessly.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eArchitectural Rear Panel Construction:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean horizontal seam tracking across the lower waistline. This structural paneling anchors the space-age frame from behind, ensuring a sharp geometric drop without traditional darts.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWoven in a dense, tight-grain \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e50% Premium Flax-Cotton and 50% High-Performance Blend Canvas Matrix\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Microscopic inspection reveals a flawless, high-density diagonal twill-grain texture with zero pilling, zero friction wear, and absolute uniformity in its mineral-aqua pigment depth.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe interior is fluidly lined with a contrasting, pure white \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e100% Premium Polyamide\/Nylon Lining\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ultra-smooth technical fabric ensures low-friction movement and effortless layering, maintaining precise lines and preventing the outer canvas from pulling when styled.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCurator’s Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eClassification:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Archival Vintage \/ Exceptional Curation Quality (Near-Deadstock \/ Worn at most twice)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePreservation State:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectacular vault state. The exterior shell remains entirely vibrant with zero sun-fading, edge fraying, or fabric degradation. All Swiss-made riri zippers and silver dome snaps operate with factory-level precision.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCurator's Note for Full Transparency:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn at most twice with the utmost care. As is scientifically common with white synthetic lining materials of this era, the interior polyamide lining shows minor, faint age-related storage yellowing restricted strictly to the inner armpit seams. This is a purely chemical aging process of the nylon fibers over 40+ years of archival storage—completely invisible when worn and non-detrimental to the item's magnificent external presentation or investment value.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eArchival Care:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulously processed utilizing our specialized in-house molecular ozone treatment to ensure pure museum-level sterilization, fiber lock preservation, and immediate gallery readiness.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHouse \/ Brand:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Courrèges Paris (Personally designed by André Courrèges)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEra \/ Production:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1981 \/ 1982 | \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eModèle \/ Style:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 13038\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in France\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Cotton \/ 50% Structural Fiber Blend (Lining: 100% Polyamide)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCRITICAL FIT NOTE:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked as historical \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCourrèges Size [ A ]\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to the rigid tailoring through the upper arm scye and shoulders, this piece is strictly recommended for modern sizes \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTrue XS to a narrow Small (EU 34 - 36 \/ FR 34 - 36)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please respect the exact measurements below to ensure garment preservation safety.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eFlat Measurements (Unstretched)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eShoulder-to-Shoulder:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 cm \/ 17.3 \" \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(Sharp, architectural shoulder line)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePit-to-Pit (Chest):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 cm \/ 19.3 \" \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(Boxy, straight-cut torso)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTotal Length (Back Center Neck to Hem):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm \/ 19.7 \" \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(Perfect space-age crop)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729846591835,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015194.jpg?v=1786092608"},{"product_id":"archival-courreges-paris-plisse-floral-shift-dress-c-late-1980s-early-1990s-nos-size-m","title":"Archival Courrèges Paris Plissé Floral Shift Dress – c. late 1980s \/ early 1990s NOS \/ Size M","description":"\u003cp\u003e### THE VAULT REPORT\u003cbr\u003eAn impeccable, investment-grade archival artifact from the legendary French house of Courrèges (circa late 1980s \/ early 1990s). This exceptional ready-to-wear shift dress features a striking, high-contrast polychrome floral motif overlaying a finely textured, vertical micro-pleated plissé base in electric cerulean blue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the brand's revolutionary space-age modernism, the garment showcases an elegant boat neckline, an open\/cutaway shoulder line, and two signature oversized utilitarian patch pockets structured symmetrically on the hips. Pristine, unworn New Old Stock (NOS \/ Deadstock) condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### PROVENANCE \u0026amp; TECHNICAL DESIGN\u003cbr\u003eCrafted in France, this piece perfectly encapsulates Courrèges' shift toward relaxed luxury resort wear in the late 20th century. The vertical micro-pleating offers a structural, heavy fluid drape while providing natural mechanical flexibility without the use of artificial elastics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout functional feature includes the dual oversized patch pockets structured symmetrically on the hips, engineered with an interior technical mesh lining. This choice of material provides lightweight structural volume to the pockets without weighing down the silhouette. The reverse side features a concealed center-back invisible zipper that seamlessly integrates into the continuous, precision-matched floral print layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the interior neckline features its pristine secondary retail boutique tag reading \"Modehuis achter de schermen\" (Behind the Scenes Fashion House), tracing its commercial origin to an elite luxury multi-brand retailer in the Netherlands and further solidifying its unwashed, immaculate deadstock status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### CONDITION REPORT\u003cbr\u003ePristine vintage condition. Authenticated New Old Stock (NOS \/ Deadstock) with zero signs of wear, fiber degradation, fading, or structural distortion. Colors remain highly saturated, and the interior labels are perfectly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### MEASUREMENTS \u0026amp; SIZE TENDENCY\u003cbr\u003e- **Pit-to-Pit:** 47 cm (18.5 inches)\u003cbr\u003e- **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** Open \/ Free Cutaway\u003cbr\u003e- **Total Length:** 91 cm (35.8 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Size Tendency:** The neck label indicates a vintage French **Taille 44**. However, historical French luxury sizing from this era runs significantly smaller than modern standards. Combined with the flat 47 cm pit-to-pit measurement and structured micro-pleating, this dress fits like a modern **European Women's Size M (EU 38)** for a proper relaxed shift silhouette. It can accommodate a slim Large (EU 40) if a more body-contouring fit is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### SPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003e- **Brand:** Courrèges Paris\u003cbr\u003e- **Epoch:** Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s\u003cbr\u003e- **Country of Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e- **Material:** Premium Vintage Cotton\/Blend (Textured Plissé Jersey)\u003cbr\u003e- **Labeling:** Printed satin Courrèges Paris main tag, \"Taille \/ Size 44\" tag, and secondary Dutch boutique label\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition:** New Old Stock \/ Deadstock (Museum Grade)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892869587291,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015237.jpg?v=1787814378"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-is\/collections\/courreges.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}