Archival Givenchy Boutique Dress 1980s Red Taffeta Moire Cabochon Jewel Buttons Dynasty Glamor Power Dress French Designer Size M US 10
Archival Givenchy Boutique Dress 1980s Red Taffeta Moire Cabochon Jewel Buttons Dynasty Glamor Power Dress French Designer Size M US 10
**The Essence of 80s Parisian Aristocracy & Architectural Couture**
**The Piece:**
An exceptional, museum-quality archival piece from the House of Givenchy during the late 1980s—an era where Hubert de Givenchy's aesthetic seamlessly blended high-society elegance with the bold, structural power-dressing of the decade. This stunning dress features a brilliant "trompe-l'œil" design, giving the sophisticated illusion of a sharply tailored red blazer worn over a sleek black pencil skirt.
**Fabric & The "Scroop" Effect:**
* **The Fabric:** Crafted from a luxurious, heavy-weight structured Taffeta (87% Taffetas, 13% Polyamide) featuring a mesmerizing Moiré (watered-silk) finish.
* **The Architecture:** Unlike softer silks, this premium taffeta provides an incredible architectural hold, ensuring the dramatic 80s silhouette remains crisp and sharp.
* **The Acoustic Luxury:** This specific high-grade taffeta possesses the highly sought-after "Scroop" effect (French: *le croustiller*)—the distinctive, luxurious rustling sound it makes when in motion, a true hallmark of authentic vintage couture.
**Design Details:**
* The front is adorned with oversized, diamond-cut black cabochon buttons that act as striking jewelry against the vibrant crimson red body. The silhouette is finished with a sophisticated black contrast hemline and a classic rear vent.
**Condition Report & Provenance:**
Pristine, Museum Quality Vintage Condition. This archival piece appears essentially unworn (deadstock quality). The taffeta fabric is incredibly smooth, retaining its full architectural structure, acoustic rustle, and moiré luster. A true testament to perfect archival preservation.
**Details & Sizing:**
* **Brand:** Boutiques Givenchy Paris
* **Era:** Late 1980s
* **Origin:** Made in France
* **Color:** Crimson Red (Rouge Moiré Taffeta) & Black
* **Materials:** Outer Shell: 87% Taffeta, 13% Polyamide | Lining: 100% Acetate
* **Tagged Size:** FR 40
* **Recommended Fit:** Best fits a modern Medium (M / EU 38 / US 8-10). Please verify with the detailed flat measurements below!
**Measurements (Taken Flat):**
* Pit to Pit: 49 cm (19.3")
* Shoulder to Shoulder: 43cm (16.9")
* Total Length: 91 cm (35.8")
**Shipping:**
Shipped fully insured and tracked via premium courier from Germany. Packaged with the utmost care for archival preservation.
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