{"product_id":"rchival-lolita-lempicka-devore-silk-velvet-camisole-top-late-1990s","title":"Archival Lolita Lempicka \"Pre-Perfume Boom\" Devoré Silk-Velvet Camisole – Late 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003e### ARCHIVAL DOCUMENT: LOLITA LEMPICKA PARIS\u003cbr\u003e**Devoré Velvet Burnout Camisole Top with Lurex \u0026amp; Micro-Sequins**\u003cbr\u003e*Circa Late 1990s \/ Early 2000s — Pre-Perfume Commercialization Era — Made in France*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#### PRESERVATION \u0026amp; CONTEXT\u003cbr\u003eA pristine textile monument to French dark-romanticism and independent avant-garde design. This exceptional piece belongs to the highly coveted, elusive \"Pre-Perfume Boom\" era of Josiane Maryse Pividal—known to the fashion world as Lolita Lempicka. Before the monumental global commercial success of her signature fairy-tale fragrances re-centered the brand’s financial focus toward mass market licensing, Lempicka operated as a fiercely independent, elite Parisian Prêt-à-Porter house. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific era is widely considered by museum curators and archival collectors to be the brand's creative zenith. The design showcases the dark whimsicality, hyper-romanticism, and intricate fabric manipulations that defined Lempicka's independent runway collections. Far removed from later commercialized iterations, this garment stands as a rare, tangible document of independent French couture-infused streetwear before the corporate perfume paradigm shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#### TEXTILE MORPHOLOGY \u0026amp; DESIGN SPECS\u003cbr\u003e*   **Fabric Composition \u0026amp; Base Matrix:** An elite, authentic vintage blend of 77% Viscose and 23% Genuine Silk (Soie). The opulent, plush burgundy-toned velvet pile is masterfully burned out onto a highly intricate, texturized silk-jacquard chiffon matrix. Instead of a standard flat mesh, the semi-transparent silk base features a sophisticated, organic weave structure that provides exceptional multi-dimensional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*   **Surface Ornamentation:** This specific museum-grade iteration showcases a hyper-detailed textile finish: the rich viscose velvet pile is seamlessly interwoven with microscopic silver Lurex threads, creating a subtle, shimmering \"stardust\" effect. Furthermore, the botanical and baroque paisley vine motifs are meticulously hand-embellished with micro-fine, translucent crystalline sequins that refract light dynamically with every movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*   **Silhouette \u0026amp; Architecture:** Slender, body-skimming camisole silhouette featuring a structural V-neckline and parallel micro-fine elasticated spaghetti straps for an elegant, clean suspension. The rear profile features a beautifully sculpted, low-slung horizontal neckline that echoes the clean minimalism of the late-90s runway era, ensuring a mesmerizing 360-degree visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*   **Hardware \u0026amp; Finish:** Raw-edge fluidity with precision overlock stitching at the undulating hemline. Woven black signature \"Lolita Lempicka Paris\" label with its iconic contrast zigzag-stitch border and original dual care\/composition tags remain flawlessly intact, proudly verifying its elite French production provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#### CONDITION REPORT\u003cbr\u003e*   **Rank:** Museum Grade \/ Near Mint (Deadstock quality)\u003cbr\u003e*   **Flaws:** None. Zero thinning of the mesh matrix, no bald patches in the velvet pile, no missing sequins, and no structural degradation of the straps. An untouched archival survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#### ARCHIVAL MEASUREMENTS \u0026amp; SIZE TENDENCY\u003cbr\u003eAll measurements are taken flat with the garment at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*   **Pit-to-Pit (Chest):** 44 cm\u003cbr\u003e*   **Total Length (Center neck to hem \/ excluding straps):** 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e*   **Shoulders:** Open \/ Fluid suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Size Tendency:* Vintage French Size 44 (Vintage French sizing ran exceptionally small). Due to the historical cut and the delicate nature of the silk-mesh foundation, this piece does NOT fit like a modern XL. It translates and fits beautifully as a modern European **Size Small to slim Medium (EU 36 - 38)**, providing a perfectly draped, body-hugging silhouette without overstretching the historical silk fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e*Worldwide insured gallery shipping via premium courier only. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53708425101659,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015133.jpg?v=1785743219","url":"https:\/\/novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/products\/rchival-lolita-lempicka-devore-silk-velvet-camisole-top-late-1990s","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}