{"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":28132.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014827.jpg?v=1785682029","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-th\/products\/archival-tom-ford-for-gucci-asymmetric-stretch-denim-mini-skirt-in-saturated-carrot-orange-circa-late-90s","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}