Personal assistance
Questions about sizing, authenticity or international customs?
Archival Versus Gianni Versace Houndstooth Blazer – Psychedelic Lining & Lion Buttons – FW 1993 Italy M XL
Archival Versus Gianni Versace Houndstooth Blazer – Psychedelic Lining & Lion Buttons – FW 1993 Italy M XL
Provenance & Historical Significance
PRESTIGE GRAIL: ARCHIVAL VERSUS GIANNI VERSACE HOUNDSTOOTH BLAZER
An institutional, investment-grade fashion artifact from the celebrated Autumn/Winter 1993/1994 collection of Versus Gianni Versace, meticulously tailored in Italy by the elite manufacturing house of Manifatture Ittierre S.p.A. This rare garment represents the absolute zenith of Gianni Versace’s early independent diffusion mastery, translating the house's signature baroque hedonism into a sharp, punk-influenced tailoring blueprint.
Verified via the iconic woven black-and-white zigzag perimeter "Versus Gianni Versace" mainline label, its regional "Fabriqué en Italie" ribbon, and the pristine Ittierre S.p.A. manufacturing tags. This specific blazer stands as a documented monument to the early-90s supermodel runway era. It brilliantly bridges traditional British heritage monochrome check with subverted Italian opulence, making it an extraordinary, pristine acquisition for high-end fashion archives, international editorial stylists, and design institutions globally.
Design & Structural Architecture
A precision power-tailoring masterpiece engineered with an aggressive, gender-fluid oversized drape.
- The 1990s Power Shoulders: Built-in, structured factory padding that forms a commanding, geometric upper frame, capturing the iconic early-90s editorial silhouette.
- The Archival Lion Head Hardware: Features original, high-gloss heavy metal buttons emblazoned with the house's legendary sculpted lion head relief trapped within an institutional gold and black enamel resin border. Three mini matching buttons line each cuff.
- The Psychedelic Inner Contrast: The interior opens up to reveal a spectacular, vibrant wave-striped lining that injects a shock of high-chroma color against the monochromatic shell.
- The Traditional Tailoring Profile: Classic notched lapels, two low-slung front flap pockets, a sleek welt chest pocket, and a flawlessly balanced unvented back paneled design.
Textile & Material Science
A masterclass in Italian wool-weaving density and high-luxury interior lining.
- The 100% Pure Virgin Wool Shell: Woven from a heavy, highly resilient pure virgin wool thread (Lana-Laine) forming a classic, textured black-and-white houndstooth check. The fabric absorbs exterior light completely, offering an exceptional graphic punch.
- The 100% Cupro Lining: The inner core is fully lined with a heavy, ultra-breathable premium Cupro satin lining, manufactured to the historic Italian statutory standard (Legge n. 883). It ensures immediate skin comfort, thermal adaptability, and a fluid, weighted drape.
Curator's Condition & Transparency Report
- Classification: NOS (New Old Stock) / Deadstock Archival Condition (Grade A+ Vault Quality).
- Preservation State: Absolute pristine, flawless unworn condition. The houndstooth wool crepe and the vibrant Cupro lining retain their 100% factory-crisp structural integrity. Completely zero signs of surface friction, wool pilling, storage fading, odor, or laundering stress.
- Hardware & Seam Integrity: Flawless. Every single heavy lion button is fully original, gleaming, and firmly anchored with factory threads. All structural lining lines are immaculate.
Specifications & Measurements
- House / Brand: Versus Gianni Versace (Manifatture Ittierre S.p.A. - FW 1993/94)
- Creative Director: Gianni Versace
- Origin: 100% Authentic Made in Italy
- Marked Size: IT 50 (Vintage Size Scale)
- Size Tendency Note: Drafted with an intentional 1990s slightly oversized, structured boyfriend-cut fit. For women, it tends perfectly toward a modern European Size 38 to 42 (M to XL) as a dramatic oversized statement piece. For men, it fits true to a modern European Size 48 to narrow 50 (M). Please respect the flat measurements below.
Flat Measurements (Laid Flat & Unstretched):
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder : 45 cm / 17.7 inches
- Pit-to-Pit : 51 cm / 20.1 inches
- Total Length: 74 cm / 29.1 inches
Material Composition
- Outer Shell: 100% Pure Virgin Wool / Lana / Laine
- Inner Lining: 100% Premium Bemberg Cupro
- Hardware: 100% Custom Cast Gold-Plated Base Metal & Resin Lion Head Buttons
- Production: Pettoranello di Molise (Isernia), Italy
Couldn't load pickup availability
Low stock: 1 left
View full details
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.
🌍 International Shipping Update & Packaging Regulations
Due to regional Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and packaging waste regulations across the European Union, direct automated checkout has been adjusted for select destinations.
Direct Shipping is fully active for:
European Union & EFTA: Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Iceland.
Worldwide: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and most destinations outside the European Union.
Restricted Direct Checkout:
We currently do not offer automated direct checkout for customers located in Austria, France, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Portugal (individual direct shipment remains available upon manual request with regulatory surcharges).
📦 How to Order via Mail Forwarding (For Restricted EU Countries):
If your country is currently not supported for direct automated checkout, you can still easily place your order using an independent mail forwarding provider (e.g., ColisExpat, BPM-Lux, or ShipGerman):
Set Up a Forwarding Address:Register with an international forwarding provider of your choice to receive a personal delivery address in one of our directly supported countries (such as Germany).
Place Your Order:Enter the forwarding facility’s address (including your personal suite/client ID) as the Shipping Address at checkout. Use your private home address as the Billing Address.
Dispatch & Delivery:Once your order arrives safely at the forwarding hub, your chosen provider will manage the forwarding directly to your doorstep.