{"product_id":"archive-cop-copine-pontivy-utility-gown-90s-french-avant-garde-trompe-loeil-dress-original-resin-belt-cotton-size-m-l","title":"ARCHIVE Cop Copine PONTIVY Utility Gown 90s French Avant Garde Trompe l'oeil Dress Original Resin Belt Cotton Size M L","description":"\u003cp\u003e**French Avant-Garde Meets Industrial Utility**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Provenance \u0026amp; Curation:**\u003cbr\u003e\nSourced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**The Design \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:**\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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:\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Architectural Hardware:** Signature industrial ring-pull zippers and adjustable copper D-ring cinchers.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Ornament:** Includes the rare, original cord-belt featuring an organic resin amber-mimetic buckle and botanical-embossed metallic ferrules.\u003cbr\u003e\n* **The Silhouette:** A 3\/4 sleeve bodice transitioning into a cascading, layered cargo skirt with raw-edge technical detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Curator's Condition Report \u0026amp; Character:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Grade:** Very Good Archival Condition (with authentic coastal patina).\u003cbr\u003e\n* **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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Details \u0026amp; Sizing:**\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Brand:** Cop Copine\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Era:** Late 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Origin:** French Designer Archive\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Tagged Size:** FR 42\u003cbr\u003e\n* **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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Measurements (Laid Flat):**\u003cbr\u003e\n* Pit to Pit (Bust): 48 cm (18.9\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Shoulder to Shoulder: 42cm (16.5\")\u003cbr\u003e\n* Total Length: 133 cm (52.4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Shipping:**\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"novum ex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53612262359387,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1014189.jpg?v=1784478098","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/products\/archive-cop-copine-pontivy-utility-gown-90s-french-avant-garde-trompe-loeil-dress-original-resin-belt-cotton-size-m-l","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}