Archival Oscar de la Renta NOS Trench Dress 90s Deadstock Petrol Blue Gabardine Mini Dress Puff Sleeve Size S EU 36
Archival Oscar de la Renta NOS Trench Dress 90s Deadstock Petrol Blue Gabardine Mini Dress Puff Sleeve Size S EU 36
**A Museum-Grade Artifact of American Prêt-à-Porter History**
**The Provenance & Design Era:**
This exquisite early 1990s double-breasted trench-style mini dress, designed during the golden era of Óscar de la Renta’s personal creative direction, arrives in flawless, unworn New Old Stock (NOS) / Deadstock condition. A masterclass in transitional tailoring, this piece effortlessly bridges the gap between structured late-80s power dressing and the refined, minimalist silhouettes of the early 1990s.
**The Fabric & Tailoring Mastery:**
Crafted from a remarkably dense, premium architectural polyester gabardine, the textile features a highly defined, diagonal twill weave that offers impeccable structural memory and a crisp, crease-resistant drape. The garment is rendered in a mesmerizing, deep editorial petrol teal.
* **Sartorial Silhouette:** Dramatic yet tailored subtle puff sleeves taper elegantly into buttoned cuffs. The double-breasted bodice is framed by a sharp, sweeping lapel.
* **Hardware & Finish:** Adorned with genuine, heavy tonal Corozo (vegetable ivory) buttons featuring organic tortoiseshell swirling.
**Provenance & Authenticity Proof:**
Collectors will note the pristine, elongated woven silk signature neck label in stark monochrome—a definitive hallmark introduced by the house in the late 1980s/early 1990s. The absence of secondary diffusion line indicators (such as Studio or Studio X) certifies this piece as part of the prestigious international Prêt-à-Porter Main Label collection. **Note on Tags:** While the internal care label has been removed for a seamless wearing experience—a common practice among private collectors of archival couture—the textile has been expertly verified as a premium-grade architectural gabardine.
**Curator's Condition Report:**
* **Rank:** 10/10 — Mint Vintage Condition / Deadstock (New Old Stock).
* **Details:** Unworn and unwashed. No fading, no pinholes, no structural wear. Perfectly preserved. (Internal care tag removed; material and authenticity verified).
**Details & Sizing:**
* **Brand:** Oscar de la Renta (Main Label)
* **Era:** 1990s
* **Recommended Fit:** Approximate modern fit is an International **Size Small (S / US 4-6 / UK 8-10 / EU 36)**. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!
**Measurements (Taken Flat):**
* Pit to Pit (Chest Width): 46 cm (18.1")
* Shoulder to Shoulder: 43cm (16.9")
* Total Length (Nape to Hem): 82 cm (32.3")
**Shipping:**
Shipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.
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