{"product_id":"archival-givenchy-boutique-dress-1980s-red-taffeta-moire-cabochon-jewel-buttons-dynasty-glamor-power-dress-french-designer-size-m-us-10","title":"Archival Givenchy Boutique Dress 1980s Red Taffeta Moire Cabochon Jewel Buttons Dynasty Glamor Power Dress French Designer Size M US 10","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Essence of 80s Parisian Aristocracy \u0026amp; Architectural Couture**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Piece:**\u003cbr\u003e\nAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Fabric \u0026amp; The \"Scroop\" Effect:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Fabric:** Crafted from a luxurious, heavy-weight structured Taffeta (87% Taffetas, 13% Polyamide) featuring a mesmerizing Moiré (watered-silk) finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Architecture:** Unlike softer silks, this premium taffeta provides an incredible architectural hold, ensuring the dramatic 80s silhouette remains crisp and sharp.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Design Details:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition Report \u0026amp; Provenance:**\u003cbr\u003e\nPristine, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Boutiques Givenchy Paris\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** Made in France\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Color:** Crimson Red (Rouge Moiré Taffeta) \u0026amp; Black\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Materials:** Outer Shell: 87% Taffeta, 13% Polyamide | Lining: 100% Acetate\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 40\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Recommended Fit:** Best fits a modern Medium (M \/ EU 38 \/ US 8-10). Please verify with the detailed flat measurements below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Taken Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit: 49 cm (19.3\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 43cm (16.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 91 cm (35.8\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Shipping:**\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped fully insured and tracked via premium courier from Germany. Packaged with the utmost care for archival preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612265505115,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1013980-2.jpg?v=1784396104","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/products\/archival-givenchy-boutique-dress-1980s-red-taffeta-moire-cabochon-jewel-buttons-dynasty-glamor-power-dress-french-designer-size-m-us-10","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}