ARCHIVE Cop Copine PONTIVY Utility Gown 90s French Avant Garde Trompe l'oeil Dress Original Resin Belt Cotton Size M L
ARCHIVE Cop Copine PONTIVY Utility Gown 90s French Avant Garde Trompe l'oeil Dress Original Resin Belt Cotton Size M L
**French Avant-Garde Meets Industrial Utility**
**Provenance & Curation:**
Sourced directly from the French Atlantic coast, this ‘Pontivy’ gown is a quintessential specimen of Cop Copine’s architectural period. This piece represents the pinnacle of late 90s French utility design, merging brutalist hardware with romantic, deconstructed silhouettes.
**The Design & Craftsmanship:**
A masterclass in trompe-l’œil construction, the garment is engineered as a seamless one-piece that mimics a perfectly layered two-piece ensemble. Crafted from heavy-weight, structural 100% cotton, it features:
* **Architectural Hardware:** Signature industrial ring-pull zippers and adjustable copper D-ring cinchers.
* **The Ornament:** Includes the rare, original cord-belt featuring an organic resin amber-mimetic buckle and botanical-embossed metallic ferrules.
* **The Silhouette:** A 3/4 sleeve bodice transitioning into a cascading, layered cargo skirt with raw-edge technical detailing.
**Curator's Condition Report & Character:**
* **Grade:** Very Good Archival Condition (with authentic coastal patina).
* **Details:** The garment remains in exceptional structural condition. In alignment with its coastal provenance, the metallic components exhibit an authentic salt-air patina. This natural oxidation serves as a testament to its history and adds a unique, distressed industrial aesthetic. *Curator's Note:* One lateral cargo pocket remains ceremonially sealed due to this mineralization—a detail we have preserved to maintain the garment’s archival integrity and utilitarian character.
**Details & Sizing:**
* **Brand:** Cop Copine
* **Era:** Late 1990s
* **Origin:** French Designer Archive
* **Tagged Size:** FR 42
* **Recommended Fit:** Based on the structural 100% cotton (no stretch) and the flat measurements, this best fits a modern **Medium to slim Large (M/L / EU 38-40 / US 8-10)**. Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!
**Measurements (Laid Flat):**
* Pit to Pit (Bust): 48 cm (18.9")
* Shoulder to Shoulder: 42cm (16.5")
* Total Length: 133 cm (52.4")
**Shipping:**
Shipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.
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