{"title":"Gucci","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"archival-tom-ford-for-gucci-asymmetric-stretch-denim-mini-skirt-in-saturated-carrot-orange-circa-late-90s","title":"Archival GUCCI by Tom Ford 1999 Orange Ottoman Utility Mini Skirt - Atelier Sample IT 42 S","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance, Era \u0026amp; Sample Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered in Italy, circa 1999–2000, this rare piece manifests the definitive apex of Tom Ford's revolutionary tenure at Gucci. It is a quintessential representation of Ford’s signature \"Sleek Utility\" and industrial glamor that aggressively redefined luxury at the turn of the millennium. Highly coveted by archive collectors, this specific garment is a verified **Technical Atelier Sample \/ Prototype (IT Size 42)**, featuring the highly sought-after blank-composition internal workshop tag—a detail never found on standard commercial boutique production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Architectural Silhouette\u003cbr\u003eThe skirt is engineered with a highly contoured, subtly structured sub-A-line silhouette. The front and rear panels feature matching, mirrored crescent saddle seams that anatomically frame the hips and seat, creating a powerful, sculpted aesthetic. Breaking traditional tailoring conventions, the waistband features a deliberate factory-original asymmetric belt loop layout. The intentional omission of the front-left loop ensures uncompromised, functional access to the horizontal hip pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Hardware \u0026amp; Branding Parameters:** The garment boasts a multi-layered suite of premium, authentic Swiss-engineered hardware with a matching satin-brushed gold-bronze finish. The central waistband closure is anchored by a prominent Gucci \"G\" monogram iconographic button, securely riveted into the heavy-gauge fabric. The asymmetric hip pocket and front closures features exceptionally rare, vintage **riri \"Art Deco\" arrow-shaped pull-tabs** with embossed branding, a legendary hallmark of Gucci's industrial-chic millennium collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eWoven from an ultra-premium, heavyweight Cotton and Spandex\/Elastane blend. The fabric features a distinctive, highly durable cord-like rib-weave structure (**heavy Ottoman\/Rips texture**) dyed in a vibrant, saturated shade of runway carrot orange. The integration of elastane introduces a strategic technical stretch, allowing the heavy, architectural fabric to contour precisely to the wearer's shape while maintaining comfort and exceptional structural retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Provenance Report\u003cbr\u003e**Condition:** Excellent Archival Condition\u003cbr\u003eThe garment exhibits full, uniform color preservation and flawless hardware functionality. To ensure the highest museum-level preservation, this garment has been meticulously processed in-house utilizing professional ozone treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note on Atelier Provenance:* The garment features a hand-guided factory\/atelier basting stitch at the hemline. Crucially, the internal technical tag was sewn *after* the hem was folded and basted in the workshop, proving that this mini-length alteration is completely original to the production phase of the prototype. While the stitch lengths vary on the interior—proving it was hand-finished by an atelier couturier prior to runway or editorial selection—the modification remains virtually invisible from the exterior, preserving the clean, uninterrupted lines of Ford's original architectural silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Details \u0026amp; Sizing\u003cbr\u003e* **Brand\/House:** Gucci (Tom Ford Era)\u003cbr\u003e* **Status:** Factory \/ Atelier Technical Sample\u003cbr\u003e* **Marked Vintage Size:** IT 42 (Sample Size)\u003cbr\u003e* **Modern Fit Estimate:** Translates to a modern International Size S \/ EU 36 \/ US 6. The technical stretch of the elastane blend accommodates curves beautifully while maintaining a structured hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Exact Flat Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*(Measured flat and unstretched)*\u003cbr\u003e* **Waist:** 35 cm \/ 13.8\"\u003cbr\u003e* **Hips:** 48 cm \/ 18.9 \" (Enhanced by technical stretch)\u003cbr\u003e* **Total Length:** 48 cm \/ 18.9 \" (Atelier-finished contemporary mini-length)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612244336987,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014827.jpg?v=1785682029"},{"product_id":"archival-gucci-marine-life-all-over-print-tee-c-1980s-aldo-gucci-era-boxy-shirt","title":"Archival Gucci \"Marine Life\" All-Over Print Tee – c. 1980s Aldo Gucci Era Boxy Shirt S L","description":"\u003cp\u003e### THE VAULT REPORT\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic artifact of luxury resort-wear from the late 1970s to early 1980s Aldo Gucci era. This unisex archival t-shirt features a vibrant, multi-colored all-over marine life motif. The composition displays swimming fish, detailed coral structures, starfish, and classic nautical shells screen-printed across a rich, deeply saturated violet-blue canvas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece showcases an ultra-flat stitched neckline and the period-correct historical woven \"Gucci Crest\" label, verified by its authentic reverse Jacquard weave structure and single-side vertical stitching—a traditional technique used to preserve the fluid drape of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### PRODUCTION \u0026amp; VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS\u003cbr\u003eTrue to the pre-industrial luxury ready-to-wear production of the late 20th century, the interior garment assembly features traditional atelier overlock stitching. These unrefined interior seams are characteristic of early Italian sportswear contract-manufacturing from this specific era and serve as an important provenance marker for vintage collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### CONDITION REPORT\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition (Slightly Worn). The structured cotton single-jersey maintains strong structural integrity with minimal, age-appropriate fiber wear, zero pilling, and clear print alignment along the exterior seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### MEASUREMENTS \u0026amp; SIZE TENDENCY\u003cbr\u003e- **Pit-to-Pit:** 56 cm (22 inches)\u003cbr\u003e- **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 44 cm (17.3 inches)\u003cbr\u003e- **Total Length:** 60 cm (23.6 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Size Tendency:** Due to the historical boxy\/cropped 1980s silhouette and 100% natural cotton composition (zero elastane stretch), this piece functions as a modern **Unisex Boxy Fit**. 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