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Archival Kenzo Jungle Velvet Floral Long Sleeve Top – FW 1997 – NOS Deadstock Italy M L
Archival Kenzo Jungle Velvet Floral Long Sleeve Top – FW 1997 – NOS Deadstock Italy M L
Provenance & Historical Significance
MUSEUM DEADSTOCK: ARCHIVAL KENZO JUNGLE VELVET FLORAL LONG SLEEVE TOP
An investment-grade fashion artifact from the highly coveted Autumn/Winter 1997/1998 "Romantic Botanical" runway collection of the house of Kenzo, meticulously engineered in Italy under the personal creative direction of the legendary Kenzo Takada. This exquisite garment represents the absolute pinnacle of the iconic Kenzo Jungle mainline, celebrated for blending rich folklore prints with avant-garde textile engineering.
Verified via the vibrant orange historical woven "Jungle Kenzo" label featuring the embroidered purple hibiscus motif and accompanied by its pristine "Made in Italy / Modèle Déposé" secondary manufacturing tags. Preserved in magnificent New Old Stock (NOS) / Deadstock condition, this top boasts a vivid, high-chroma English Rose tapestry pattern set against a deep ruby-burgundy background. A definitive monument to the late-90s maximalist textile revolution, making it an extraordinary rarity for high-end fashion archives, editorial stylists, and institutional curators globally.
Design & Structural Architecture
A precision exercise in body-contouring draping and seamless botanical scaling.
- The Ergonomic Crewneck Axis: Features a perfectly radiused, clean-finished scoop crewneck line that frames the collarbone with minimalist elegance.
- The Continuous Print Alignment: Seamlessly drafted long sleeves that carry the saturated floral motif down the entire arm length without structural interruption.
- The Architectural Cropped Crop Cut: Tailored with a modern, sharp waist-grazing length that anchors the volume of the romantic floral pattern perfectly.
Textile & Material Science
A masterclass in Italian textile technology and premium plush velvet dynamics.
- The Rich Cotton-Velour Matrix: Woven from a specialized, heavy hybrid plush weave comprising 74% Cotton, 23% Polyamide, and 3% Elastane. The structural exterior exhibits a dense, light-absorbing velour pile that captures studio and editorial lighting with immense depth, creating beautiful shifting gradients across the crimson roses. The high cotton ratio ensures structural breathability and maximum skin comfort, while the poly-spandex frame delivers excellent, consistent elasticity.
Curator's Condition & Transparency Report
- Classification: NOS (New Old Stock) / Deadstock Archival Condition (Grade A Vault Quality).
- Preservation State: Immaculate, factory-fresh condition. The crimson and orange pigments retain 100% of their original chromatic saturation. Absolutely zero evidence of fiber shedding, surface friction-matting, seam stress, or laundering wear.
- Condition Notes: Displays one single, micro-scale, pin-sized spot along the lower side panel where the velvet pile is slightly depressed—inherent to historical storage and completely invisible when worn. No structural hole or fabric breach is present.
- Hardware & Label Integrity: Pristine. The primary woven satin label and the comprehensive multi-language composition tags are completely intact, crisp, and fully legible.
Specifications & Measurements
- House / Brand: Kenzo Jungle Paris (Autumn/Winter 1997/1998 Mainline)
- Creative Director: Kenzo Takada
- Origin: 100% Authentic Made in Italy / Modèle Déposé
- Marked Size: XL (Vintage Size Scale)
- Size Tendency Note: Vintage Kenzo knitwear and velour from this era run significantly smaller and more form-fitted than modern sizing. Due to the high elastic stretch-property of the fabric, this garment offers a highly adaptive silhouette. It tends perfectly toward a modern European Size 38 (M) to a tailored Size 40 (L). Please respect the flat measurements below.
Flat Measurements :
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder : 43 cm / 16.9 inches
- Pit-to-Pit : 51 cm / 20.1 inches
- Total Length : 49 cm / 19.3 inches
Material Composition
- Body Matrix: 74% Cotton / Coton / Cotone, 23% Polyamide / Nylon, 3% Elastane / Spandex
- Production: Made in Italy / Specialized Fine Care Only
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A Note on Archival Fashion
Please keep in mind that these rare pieces have lived a past life. Minimal signs of wear or a natural patina are entirely normal and part of their unique history.
Care & Condition
I treat every garment with the utmost respect. Each piece is carefully hand-washed, steamed, or ozone-treated so it reaches you in beautiful, ready-to-wear condition. However, due to the age and nature of vintage textiles, a very faint vintage scent may occasionally linger.
Sizing & Fit
To showcase the intended drape and silhouette in our editorial photos, garments that are larger than the model may be subtly pinned. Please never rely on the photos alone for sizing; always use the detailed flat-lay measurements provided in the description to ensure a perfect fit.
Color Accuracy
We strive to capture the true essence of each garment, though slight color variations may occur depending on the lighting and your screen's calibration.
Boutique Policies
To ensure absolute fairness for all of our collectors, we operate strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not accept reservations or higher bids on items that have already been sold. Additionally, as our prices reflect the rarity, authentication, and extensive restoration of each piece, they are strictly non-negotiable. Please take the time to review all measurements and details carefully before securing your piece.
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