{"product_id":"archive-gianfranco-ferre-mainline-wool-coat-architectural-cocoon-shawl-collar-90s-runway-old-money-quiet-luxury-made-in-italy-oversized","title":"Archival GIANFRANCO FERRÉ late 1980s Architectural Shawl Collar Cocoon Coat - Rare Mainline Taupe Wool Masterpiece M XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Note from the Curator:\u003cbr\u003e\"Some pieces don't just join an archive—they find you. This Gianfranco Ferré Mainline coat is the absolute heart of my collection. It is a pure manifestation of why Ferré was hailed as the 'Architect of Fashion.' Letting this sculptural masterpiece go is truly bittersweet for me, but I am thrilled to pass it on to a collector who cherishes its structural genius as much as I do.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## !!! ARCHIVAL ITALIAN MASTERPIECE !!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvest in unparalleled Italian craftsmanship with this iconic Gianfranco Ferré (Mainline) oversized wool coat. Universally revered as the \"Architect of Fashion\", Ferré's uncompromising structural genius is perfectly showcased in this heavy outerwear masterpiece from the transition era of the late 1980s and very early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design, Architecture \u0026amp; Sculptural Silhouette\u003cbr\u003eThe coat is the absolute epitome of Milanese \"Quiet Luxury\" and the ultimate intellectual \"Old Money\" aesthetic. The breathtaking archival centerpiece is revealed in the rear engineering: a monumental, seamless cape-like collar that integrates directly into a sweeping, curved back yoke. From this architectural anchor, the garment cascades into a dramatic, fluid cocoon silhouette utilizing deconstructed Dolman\/Kimono sleeve tailoring. This construction entirely eliminates traditional shoulder seams, allowing the heavy wool blend to drape in heavy, structural waves that effortlessly contour the body in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Hardware \u0026amp; Finish Parameters:** The single-breasted closure is anchored by two minimalist, highly polished cream resin\/bakelite dome buttons featuring a structural double-lip edge. These were chosen deliberately by Ferré to remain secondary to the coat's dominant lines while beautifully echoing the fabric's undertones. The sleeves feature generous, factory-finished turn-up cuffs designed to anchor the oversized sleeve volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eWoven from a heavy-weight, highly insulating and dense blend of **80% Premium Virgin Wool (Lana) and 20% Polyamide** for maximum structural retention and durability. The exterior wool presents an incredibly rich, soft felted hand-feel with a matte, light-absorbing surface dyed in a highly sophisticated Taupe \/ Greige \/ Mushroom hue. The interior is fully lined in a rich, liquid-like 100% Viscose canvas for a pristine drape over winter layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e**Condition:** Excellent Archival Condition\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior wool body is absolutely immaculate, exhibiting dense fiber coverage with zero moth damage, thinning, or edge fraying. The archival Space-Age dome buttons remain completely pristine with zero chemical fading or scratching. It presents almost as unworn. \u003cbr\u003e*Note on Interior Patina:* Upon close curatorial inspection, there is a minor, faint vintage storage discoloration on the inside viscose lining near an internal lower seam. This is strictly localized to the interior, entirely invisible when the garment is styled, and does not compromise the spectacular archival display value. Fully dry-cleaned and ozone-sanitized in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Details \u0026amp; Sizing\u003cbr\u003e* **Brand\/House:** Gianfranco Ferré (Mainline Label featuring the iconic late-1980s typography)\u003cbr\u003e* **Era:** Circa 1989–1992 Archive\u003cbr\u003e* **Origin:** Proudly Made in Italy\u003cbr\u003e* **Material:** 80% Wool \/ 20% Polyamide (Lining: 100% Viscose)\u003cbr\u003e* **Color:** Saturated Taupe \/ Greige \/ Mushroom\u003cbr\u003e* **Fit Estimate:** Engineered with a generous, highly adaptive oversized silhouette. Will drape beautifully on multiple frames (approx. Men's Medium to XL, or worn as a dramatic, fluid oversized cocoon coat by smaller female frames).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Exact Flat Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*(Measured flat, fastened and unstretched)*\u003cbr\u003e* **Shoulder to Shoulder:** 56 cm \/ 22.0\" (Slouchy drop-shoulder design)\u003cbr\u003e* **Armpit to Armpit (Chest):** 62 cm \/ 24.4\"\u003cbr\u003e* **Total Length (Back):** 99 cm \/ 38.9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612243681627,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/il_fullxfull.7727890714_5m0g.jpg?v=1784295488","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-lu\/products\/archive-gianfranco-ferre-mainline-wool-coat-architectural-cocoon-shawl-collar-90s-runway-old-money-quiet-luxury-made-in-italy-oversized","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}