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Archival JEAN COLONNA Minimalist Vest 90s Industrial Grunge Black Cotton Twill Waistcoat Avant Garde Made in Italy Size M

Archival JEAN COLONNA Minimalist Vest 90s Industrial Grunge Black Cotton Twill Waistcoat Avant Garde Made in Italy Size M

€385,00 EUR
€385,00 EUR
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**The Pinnacle of 90s Parisian Anti-Fashion**

**The Archive Find:**
An extraordinary piece from the legendary Parisian designer Jean Colonna. This vest is a pristine time capsule of 1990s minimalist avant-garde, manufactured in Italy during the height of the "Heroin Chic" era. Finding a Colonna piece in this flawless condition is an absolute rarity, making it a museum-quality addition to any serious fashion archive.

**Design & Fabric:**
* **Material:** Heavy-weight black Cotton Twill exterior with a structured, architectural drape.
* **Signature Details:** Features Colonna’s iconic industrial metal grommet on the collar and a heavy-duty silver-tone geometric zipper pull. Sharp, clean, and utilitarian.
* **Curator's Styling Note:** Thanks to the boxy, open-shoulder silhouette, this vest is the ultimate layering piece. It looks incredible worn over an oversized crisp white button-down, a sheer mesh top, or even layered over a sleek leather jacket.

**Collector's Note: The Legacy of Jean Colonna:**
*Jean Colonna was the unsung architect of 90s "Heroin Chic" and Parisian underground grunge. Alongside designers like Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela, Colonna redefined luxury by stripping it of its traditional glamour. He favored industrial hardware, raw finishes, and a dark, utilitarian aesthetic. Owning a piece of his archive is owning a fragment of the definitive 90s anti-fashion movement.*

**Condition Report:**
Exceptional Vintage Condition (NOS / Deadstock Quality). Meticulously preserved, maintaining its original fabric stiffness, deep black hue, and hardware luster.

**Details & Sizing:**
* **Brand:** Jean Colonna
* **Origin:** Made in Italy
* **Era:** Mid-to-late 1990s
* **Recommended Fit:** Best fits a modern Medium (M / EU 38-40) for a versatile, boxy fit. Please verify with the flat measurements below!

**Measurements (Taken Flat, zipped up):**
* Pit to Pit: 48 cm (18.9")
* Shoulder to Shoulder: Free / Open (Sleeveless architectural cut)
* Total Length: 65 cm (25.6")

**Shipping:**
Shipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.

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A Note on Archival Fashion
Please keep in mind that these rare pieces have lived a past life. Minimal signs of wear or a natural patina are entirely normal and part of their unique history.
Care & Condition
I treat every garment with the utmost respect. Each piece is carefully hand-washed, steamed, or ozone-treated so it reaches you in beautiful, ready-to-wear condition. However, due to the age and nature of vintage textiles, a very faint vintage scent may occasionally linger.
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