{"product_id":"archival-salvatore-ferragamo-scalloped-wool-dress-iconic-logo-buttons-circa-1980-italy-xs-s","title":"Archival Salvatore Ferragamo Scalloped Wool Dress – Iconic Logo Buttons – Circa 1980 Italy XS S","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003eINVESTMENT PIECE: ARCHIVAL SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SCALLOPED WOOL KNIT DRESS\u003cbr\u003eAn investment-grade fashion artifact from the late 1970s to early 1980s golden era of the independent Italian house of Salvatore Ferragamo, crafted in Florence, Italy. This exquisite dress represents a rare, highly architectural iteration of Ferragamo's early ready-to-wear luxury collections, which prioritized immaculate fabric engineering over fleeting trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified via the historical woven black satin signature label and the period-correct, cream-and-gold secondary textile tags indicating a pure \"Made in Italy\" pedigree. Featuring institutional design elements—most notably the custom resin buttons emblazoned with the house's archival interlocking monogram—this dress serves as a definitive monument to timeless European luxury and the precursor to the modern Quiet Luxury movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional asset for elite fashion archives, design museums, and editorial stylists looking for strong cinematic colorways and immaculate Italian drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA precision tailoring tour de force engineered to sharply frame the feminine anatomy while retaining an elegant, fluid columnar drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- The Structural Shoulder Architecture: Integrated factory shoulder padding creates a crisp, intentional upper frame that seamlessly balances the mid-length silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e- The Scalloped Panel Frame: Features romantic, structural scalloped borders frame-cut along the sleeve cuffs and sweeping symmetrically down both sides of the front bodice, emphasizing the vertical axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- The Archival Monogram Hardware: The central front closure is defined by five original, high-gloss navy buttons inlaid with the house's early metallic gold crest monogram.\u003cbr\u003e- The Inverted Box-Pleat Hem: The rear walking vent is constructed with an elegant inverted kick-pleat, ensuring graceful movement without compromising the geometric lines of the skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in historic Italian wool curation and tactile refinement.\u003cbr\u003e- The 100% Pure Wool Crepe Hybrid: Woven from an incredibly fine, lightweight yet highly stable pure wool yarn with a distinct crepe-like tactile texture. This weave features a rich, deep ultramarine blue pigment that absorbs studio light beautifully, providing immense depth in editorial imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e- Classification: Excellent Archival Vintage Condition (Grade A- Vault Quality).\u003cbr\u003e- Preservation State: Flawlessly preserved structural form. The vibrant blue wool crepe retains its complete original factory body, intense chromatic saturation, and density. Elasticity at the waist and seams remains perfectly sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- Condition Notes: Professionally graded in excellent archival condition. The pure wool crepe body retains its intense ultramarine pigment and original structural density. Close macro inspection reveals two micro-scale, superficial fiber disruptions within the wool weave (inherent to historical storage and the delicate nature of vintage crepe) and one single pin-sized puncture mark on the bodice from historical brooch placement. These minimal points of vintage patina do not breach the textile matrix and remain entirely inconspicuous when styled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware \u0026amp; Label Integrity: Pristine. The black woven main label, size 42 tag, and raw wool composition loop are fully intact and legible. Every single monogram button is securely anchored with original factory threads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e- House \/ Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo Florence (Late 70s \/ Early 80s Mainline)\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: 100% Authentic Made in Italy\u003cbr\u003e- Marked Size: Italy 42\u003cbr\u003e- Size Tendency Note: Runs significantly tighter than contemporary luxury scales due to the vintage Italian pattern drafting, the built-in shoulder structure, and the structured waist seam. Tends perfectly toward a modern European Size 34 to tight 36 \/ Extra Small to Small (US 2-4 \/ UK 6-8). Please respect the flat measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat Measurements (Laid Flat \u0026amp; Unstretched):\u003cbr\u003e- Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 39 cm \/ 15.4 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Pit-to-Pit (Chest): 43 cm \/ 16.9 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Total Length (HSP to Hem): 103 cm \/ 40.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial Composition\u003cbr\u003e- Outer Shell: 100% Pure Virgin Wool (Lana)\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Archival Gold-Inlaid Resin Monogram Buttons\u003cbr\u003e- Production: Florence, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53998680047963,"sku":null,"price":102700.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015441.jpg?v=1788863448","url":"https:\/\/www.novum-ex-vetere-vintage.com\/en-is\/products\/archival-salvatore-ferragamo-scalloped-wool-dress-iconic-logo-buttons-circa-1980-italy-xs-s","provider":"Novum ex vetere Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}