{"title":"Karl Lagerfeld","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"archival-karl-lagerfeld-80s-tuxedo-blazer-dress-navy-cotton-twill-hourglass-wasp-waist-vintage-made-in-france-size-m","title":"Archival Karl Lagerfeld Paris Dress Made in France 1980s Colorblock Trench Gabardine Two Tone Geometric Lapel Designer Grails Museum M L","description":"\u003cp\u003e# ARCHIVAL COUTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: THE S\/S 1989 \"MADE IN FRANCE\" KARL LAGERFELD COUTURE TRENCH DRESS**\u003cbr\u003eAn investment-grade artifact from the defining early years of Karl Lagerfeld’s eponymous Pariser haute couture house. Explicitly verified via the ultra-rare woven script label bearing the vertical \"MADE IN FRANCE\" signifier and rose-pink archival stamping (KDR03), this garment serves as a monumental monument of Lagerfeld's iconic Spring\/Summer 1989 tailoring collection. Designed during the historic epoch when Karl was simultaneously commanding Chanel and Fendi, this piece represents his most rigorous exploration of structural geometry. The silhouette radically deconstructs the traditional French military trench coat into an avant-garde, short-sleeved sartorial dress. Punctuated by its highly collectible, original S\/S 1989 stepped-pyramid hardware and executed in heavy trench gabardine, this documented Paris mainline artifact remains an absolute unicorn for fashion institutions and private design museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA tour de force of geometric 1980s power-tailoring engineered to sculpt a dramatic silhouette with 360-degree editorial presence.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Bi-Color Geometric Lapel:** Oversized asymmetric double-notched lapel collar in a sand-beige and deep navy blue colorway. The sand-beige element is masterfully inset and under-stitched to create a sharp, three-dimensional sculptural ridge framing the décolletage with graphic precision.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Structural T-Sleeve \u0026amp; Cuffs:** Strong, angular short sleeves terminated by clean sand-beige contrast turn-up cuffs mirroring the geometry of the upper collar.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Hourglass Etui Chassis:** Streamlined sheath profile dominated by highly coveted, museum-grade custom hardware. Features oversized, matte-finished midnight navy \"Ziggurat\" stepped-pyramid shank buttons with hidden sewing eyelets keeping the geometric lines uncompromised.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Blocked Hemline:** Deep sand-beige contrast band wrapping entirely around the lower hem, providing a heavy structural anchor that dynamically stabilizes the midi drape under studio lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in classic French fabric engineering. The garment is executed in 100% premium, heavy-weight long-staple Cotton Gabardine (Gabardine de Coton), manufactured and tailored in France. The dense twill-weave cotton provides the necessary structural rigidity and crisp, unyielding grain required to ground the sharp geometric lapels and cuff lines. Free from synthetic blends, this natural fiber delivers immense physical presence and exceptional textural depth under photography while maintaining pristine breathability against the skin.\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).\u003cbr\u003e*   **Preservation State:** Immaculate museum quality. The heavy cotton gabardine retains its complete original factory-crisp starch and full, vibrant color depth. Absolute zero evidence of sun-fading, edge friction, pilling, or laundering stress.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Authentication \u0026amp; Hardware Integrity:** Features the house's rarest, early woven script \"Karl Lagerfeld - Made in France\" silk label and stamped collection codes intact. Every single genuine S\/S 1989 custom \"Ziggurat\" pyramid button is tightly secured and chip-free.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Archival Care:** Processed utilizing our specialized in-house molecular ozone treatment to ensure pure museum-level sterilization and immediate wearable readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*   **House \/ Brand:** Karl Lagerfeld Paris Mainline (S\/S 1989 - Made in France) | **Archival Stamp:** KDR03\u003cbr\u003e*   **Marked Size:** FR 44 \/ IT 48 \/ US 12 \/ UK 16 \/ Germany 42 (D42)\u003cbr\u003e*   **SIZE TENDENCY NOTE:** Runs significantly tighter than modern sizing scales. Because the rigid 100% cotton trench gabardine offers zero fabric stretch, the exact flat measurements tend perfectly toward a **modern European Size 38 \/ Medium (US 6–8 \/ UK 10–12)** or a slim Size 40. Please respect the flat measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Flat Measurements (Laid Flat \u0026amp; Unstretched)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 52 cm \/ 20.5 \"\u003cbr\u003e*   **Pit-to-Pit (Chest):** 48 cm \/ 18.9 \"\u003cbr\u003e*   **Total Length:** 102 cm \/ 40.2 \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53638342902107,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014957.jpg?v=1784721554"},{"product_id":"karl-lagerfeld-impression-70s-trompe-loeil-dress-navy-wool-crepe-silk-twill-paisley-print-archival-vintage-rare-grail-eu-38-s-m","title":"Archival Karl Lagerfeld Impression Dress 1974 Debut Mainline Trompe l’Oeil Wool Crepe Heavy Silk Twill Geometric Paisley Midi Grails S M","description":"\u003cp\u003e# ARCHIVAL COUTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Era\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: THE COMPLETE 1974 DEBUT FIRST-GENERATION \"KARL LAGERFELD IMPRESSION\" MAINLINE**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental, investment-grade fashion artifact capturing the very dawn of Karl Lagerfeld’s solo design sovereignty. This extraordinary dress stems from the ultra-rare *Karl Lagerfeld Impression* couture-level mainline, founded by the maestro in Germany circa 1974 as his first-ever independent solo enterprise. Highly coveted by global archives and world-class design institutes, pieces bearing this short-lived historic tag predate the well-known 1980s and 90s licensed brandings, making this one of the rarest Lagerfeld garments in existence. It stands as a profound historical document of 1970s elite luxury production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Architectural Silhouette\u003cbr\u003eMasterfully engineered to deliver an audacious, hyper-sophisticated Trompe-l’œil illusion. The garment seamlessly marries a structural, high-neck military-style vest with dramatic, fluid balloon sleeves. The vest body features an extraordinary overhanging cap-sleeve armhole engineering that casts architectural canopy shadows over the arms. The waist is elegantly defined by an integrated, flexible elastic channel and completed with its sleek original leather belt to offset the upper volume. True to 1970s Parisian excellence, this dress concept conceals seamless hidden side-slit pockets within the skirt structure. Furthermore, the interior features a spectacular, integrated scarf-faced placket execution along the front opening—revealing the magnificent matching silk print when the high mandarin snap-collar is worn sensually unbuttoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eThe dual-material architecture is an absolute masterclass in textile synthesis. The deep navy vest body and skirt are meticulously tailored from an opulent, heavy-weight premium pure wool crepe that provides immense physical body and crisp structural stand. In brilliant contrast to the dense, matte wool body, the voluminous blouson sleeves are crafted from 100% heavy silk twill. These sleeves are adorned with a maximalist geometric chevron and classical Paisley medallion print in rich ochre, rust, and indigo tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e*   **Classification:** 1st-Generation Archive Vintage \/ Museum Quality Preservation\u003cbr\u003e*   **Preservation State:** This museum-grade object is impeccably preserved. The structural wool crepe is thick, solid, and retains deep navy color saturation. The silk twill sleeves are fluid with entirely intense colors and exhibit zero pulls, fading, or stress. The historic woven brand tag is beautifully preserved, and the original leather belt is fully intact. \u003cbr\u003e*   **Archival Care:** To ensure the highest museum-level preservation and hygiene, this garment has been meticulously processed in-house utilizing professional, waterless molecular ozone treatment to ensure pure sterilization and instant wearing or gallery readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*   **House \/ Brand:** Karl Lagerfeld Impression (Debut 1st-Generation Mainline)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Marked Vintage Size:** EU 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Exact Flat Measurements (Measured flat and unstretched)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Shoulder Width (Overhanging):** 54 cm \/ 21.3 \"\u003cbr\u003e*   **Chest Width (Pit-to-Pit):** 46 cm \/ 18.1 \"\u003cbr\u003e*   **Waist (Relaxed Flat):** 35 cm \/ 13.8 \" *(Highly adjustable via internal elastic \u0026amp; belt)*\u003cbr\u003e*   **Hips:** Free-flowing A-line structure\u003cbr\u003e*   **Total Length (From Shoulder to Hem):** 107 cm \/ 42.1 \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Real Size \u0026amp; Fit Tendency\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*   **CURATOR'S FIT TENDENCY (EN):** Translates flawlessly to a contemporary **European Size 36 \/ Small (US 4) to a regular Size 38 \/ Medium (US 6)**. The waist features an integrated, flexible elastic channel that comfortably stretches, allowing the garment to adapt beautifully across modern sizes Small to Medium while maintaining its dramatic architectural blouson proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Archival Preservation \u0026amp; Global Transit:**\u003cbr\u003eThe garment is dispatched under strict museum-preservation protocols. Wrapped in acid-free archival tissue paper and housed within a climate-controlled, heavy-duty protective casing engineered for high-value textile artifacts. Shipped globally via DHL Express Premium Courier service—fully tracked, maximum-value insured, with direct signature required upon delivery to guarantee uncompromised chain of custody.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53638462931291,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014969.jpg?v=1784724047"},{"product_id":"archival-kl-by-karl-lagerfeld-trench-dress-1990s-minimalist-sleeveless-viscose-silk-utility-safari-maxi-contrast-buttons-designer-grails-s-l","title":"Archival KL by Karl Lagerfeld Trench Dress 1990s Minimalist Sleeveless Viscose Silk Utility Safari Maxi Contrast Buttons Designer Grails S-L","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: ARCHIVAL \"KL\" BY KARL LAGERFELD TRENCH DRESS**\u003cbr\u003eAn investment-grade artifact from the golden era of Karl Lagerfeld’s personal house. Verified via the woven label featuring the red \"KL\" monogram and its \"Made in Italy\" pedigree, this sleeveless trench maxi stands as a monument to the utility-chic movement that dominated Lagerfeld's runways between 1988 and 1992. Designed when Karl was simultaneously reshaping Chanel, this piece represents his purest approach to sharp structural minimalism. The design subverts classic outerwear into a fluid, hyper-feminine statement, executed in an elite Italian viscose-silk fabric. Punctuated by distinctive, oversized Galalith contrast buttons and its original translucent silk chiffon striped sash, this documented artifact represents an elite rarity for private fashion archives, fashion historians, and design museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA precision tailoring tour de force engineered to drastically sculpt the human anatomy without sacrificing fluid editorial movement.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Deconstructed Bodice:** Sculpted deep V-neckline framed by a sharp notched lapel collar. The asymmetrical closure is held by a row of heavy contrast hardware: oversized Galalith ivory buttons featuring a deeply sunken center architecture to protect the cross-stitched thread. Each button delivers a heavy, cool tactile presence reminiscent of Art Deco.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Architectural Back Profile:** Engineered with a sleek, linear center seam guaranteeing a flawless, flat-lying fall along the moving anatomy. The severe upper spine contracts cleanly into the waistline before releasing the fabric into lower structural pleats.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Translucent Cinching Luxury:** Accompanied by its original, contrasting black-and-white striped waist-tie belt executed in a hyper-delicate, semi-sheer silk chiffon ribbon. This fluid texture juxtaposition provides a breathtaking multi-dimensional depth against the structured body.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Kinetic Pleated Skirt:** Features masterful, deep inverted pleating integrated seamlessly below the rear and side hips. This enables the midweight viscose-silk weave to expand dramatically during movement while maintaining a strict minimal column profile when stationary.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Functional Utilitarian Details:** Engineered with deep, seamlessly integrated side slash pockets along the structural hips, anchoring the dress's safari-utility heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in organic textile blending and structural fluid engineering. The garment is executed in an elite luxury hybrid weave consisting of 85% premium Viscose-Rayon and 15% Pure Silk (Seta\/Soie), explicitly manufactured in Italy. The fine-gauge viscose filaments provide the dress with its signature heavy fluid drape and immense structural breathability required to ground the clean utility lines. Simultaneously, the 15% pure silk infusion elevates the textile, giving the rich charcoal-black pigment a profound, matte-luminous depth under editorial studio lighting and an exceptionally soft secondary-skin feel. This precise composition keeps the weave perfectly stabilized, retaining its original factory-fresh slub texture over decades.\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).\u003cbr\u003e*   **Preservation State:** Pristine near-deadstock quality. Fabric retains its complete original factory-crisp finish, impeccable seam lines, and full chromatic depth. Absolute zero evidence of sun-fading, edge friction, pilling, thread pulls, or laundering stress.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Authentication \u0026amp; Hardware Integrity:** Flawless. Features the house's rare woven white \"KL by Karl Lagerfeld\" silk main label in immaculate condition. Every single genuine Galalith ivory button is tightly secured, entirely crack-free, and unweathered. The original fluid silk chiffon waist belt is perfectly intact and completely free from fraying.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Archival Care:** Meticulously processed utilizing our specialized in-house molecular ozone treatment to guarantee absolute museum-level sterilization and immediate wearable readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*   **House \/ Brand:** KL by Karl Lagerfeld (Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s Mainline - Made in Italy)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Marked Size:** D 40 \/ FR 42 \/ IT 46 \/ US 10 \/ UK 14\u003cbr\u003e*   **SIZE TENDENCY NOTE:** Runs smaller than contemporary scales. Thanks to the linear architecture and adjustable waist belt, measurements tend perfectly toward a **modern European Size 38 \/ Medium (US 6–8 \/ UK 10–12)** or a slim Size 40 \/ Large. 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Sourced for its outstanding textile integrity, this structural short-sleeve jacket represents a rare aesthetic crossover era—showcasing Lagerfeld’s brilliant synthesis of classical French Belle Époque elegance with the vibrant, neo-expressionist pop-art movements sweeping through Milan and Paris. Unlike modern licensed commercial clothing under the brand's contemporary name, this authenticated vintage masterpiece is explicitly \"MADE IN ITALY\" and features the prestigious, original woven red-and-white \"KL by Karl Lagerfeld\" satin label. Utilizing a magnificent, heavyweight textured cotton ottoman canvas, the vibrant all-over print functions as a continuous canvas for Lagerfeld's original fashion illustrations. The pictorial narrative seamlessly intertwines romantic Edwardian ladies in corseted cobalt gowns and historical baroque cherubs (putti) with raw, graphic cross-hatching. Framed by iconic, oversized matte black designer dome buttons, this piece is an investment-grade collectible for premier fashion institutions and private curators worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA spectacular display of structured late 1980s power-tailoring, engineered to frame a bold, graphic 360-degree silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Illustrated Narrative:** The continuous all-over print showcases Karl Lagerfeld's authentic hand-drawn fashion sketches. The pattern juxtaposes elegant Belle Époque women wearing deep-cut corsetry with classical baroque Putti (cherubs), all defined by sharp, skizzenhafte black ink contours. This artistic juxtaposition subverts European art history into a loud, high-contrast pop-art landscape.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Power-Tailoring Architecture:** Built with integrated, structural shoulder pads that define a sharp, dramatic upper chassis. This structural element provides an uncompromising, powerful silhouette that effortlessly tapers down toward the natural waistline.\u003cbr\u003e*   **The Symmetrical Rear Construction:** The rear chassis features a highly disciplined center back seam execution exhibiting superior Italian pattern-matching standards. The complex illustrative layout aligns with millimeter precision, showcasing zero disruption in the multi-tonal pop-art narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA supreme testament to European luxury tailoring standards executed for the main line of KL by Karl Lagerfeld. The architectural outer shell is constructed from 100% premium heavy-gauge Cotton woven in a robust, horizontal Ottoman\/Faille structure. This high-density weave provides immense structural rigidity, allowing the short-sleeve blazer to maintain its sharp, boxy parameters flawlessly. The interior features a integrated full lining crafted from 100% premium fluid Viscose. This high-grade composition ensures complete elimination of static electricity, breathability, and a luxurious, silk-like haptic experience against the skin.\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).\u003cbr\u003e*   **Preservation State:** Pristine near-deadstock quality. The heavy cotton ottoman canvas and inner viscose lining retain original factory stiffness and intense dye saturation. Free of fade zones, fabric thinning, or vintage odors.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Critical Condition Note:** The second-to-last button on the front placket is missing. However, the original, factory-authentic Karl Lagerfeld replacement button is perfectly intact and freshly attached directly over the internal \"Made in Italy\" label matrix, allowing for an immediate, flawless restoration by the buyer.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Label Archaeology:** 100% verified. Features the pristine, original red-and-white woven \"KL by Karl Lagerfeld\" satin neck label alongside the flawless inner material, sizing, and production tags confirming strict Italian tailoring heritage.\u003cbr\u003e*   **Archival Care:** Meticulously processed utilizing our specialized in-house molecular ozone treatment to guarantee absolute museum-level sterilization and immediate wearable readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e*   **House \/ Brand:** KL by Karl Lagerfeld (Mainline \/ Made in Italy) | **Era:** Vintage Late 1980s \/ Early 1990s Epoch\u003cbr\u003e*   **Marked Size:** D 40 \/ B\/F 42 \/ E 44 \/ I 46 \/ GB 14\u003cbr\u003e*   **Modern Fit Estimate:** Translates to a modern European Size Medium to Large (EU 38 - 40) depending on the desired architectural drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Flat Measurements (Unstretched \u0026amp; Relaxed)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 48 cm \/ 18.9 \"\u003cbr\u003e*   **Bust Width (Pit-to-Pit):** 50 cm \/ 19.7 \" *(Will expand safely due to the boxy, structural cut)*\u003cbr\u003e*   **Total Length (Back Center to Hem):** 58 cm \/ 22.8 \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53681239097691,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015094.jpg?v=1785331096"}],"url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-nl\/collections\/karl-lagerfeld.oembed","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}