{"product_id":"archival-louis-feraud-double-breasted-coat-dress-made-in-west-germany-1980s-linen-cotton-tailoring-m","title":"Archival Louis Féraud Double-Breasted Coat Dress – Made in West Germany – 1980s Linen Cotton Tailoring M","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003eINVESTMENT PIECE: ARCHIVAL LOUIS FÉRAUD DOUBLE-BREASTED LINEN-COTTON COAT DRESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn investment-grade tailoring artifact from the celebrated mid-to-late 1980s golden era of the independent Parisian maison of Louis Féraud, under the visionary creative direction of Louis Féraud himself. Manufactured during the peak of Féraud’s highly prestigious and ultra-precise production partnership with Germany's elite luxury manufacturing sector (Fink Modelle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified via the historical woven black label featuring the signature cursive brand typography and its definitive pre-unification \"Made in W. Germany\" pedigree. This avant-garde coat dress features structural, period-correct shoulder pads, standing as a definitive monument to late-1980s power-tailoring and the refined, geometric minimalism that preceded the early 1990s Quiet Luxury movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved in magnificent vintage condition, this rare architectural garment represents an extraordinary find for high-end fashion archives, editorial stylists, and design institutions globally seeking authentic Western European craftsmanship from the twilight years of the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA precision tailoring tour de force engineered to sharply sculpt the female anatomy through a highly structural, mid-length columnar silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- The Architectural Shoulder Pads: Integrated factory-original shoulder padding that builds a powerful, crisp upper frame, flawlessly balancing the elongated midi-length drape.\u003cbr\u003e- The Double-Breasted Front Axis: Features a meticulously aligned, six-button double-breasted closure system executed with heavy, custom-brushed metallic buttons that provide immense industrial contrast against the cream body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- The Contrasted Collar \u0026amp; Cuff Architecture: Formed with a layered, multi-tier collar layout where a rigid cream linen notch lapel sits perfectly layered over a stark, contrasting charcoal-grey cotton under-collar. This graphic color-blocking is perfectly mirrored at the structurally turned-up sleeve cuffs.\u003cbr\u003e- The Integrated Hip Pocket Geometry: Two flawlessly integrated, deep welt pockets are structurally set into the side panels, keeping the outer profile sleek while offering utilitarian functionality.\u003cbr\u003e- The Sublimely Gathered Sleeve Caps: The half-sleeves feature subtle, historical shoulder pleating just below the pads to create a controlled volumetric drape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in natural textile treatment, fiber stability, and contrasting tactile dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e- The Flax-Linen \u0026amp; Cotton Heavy Hybrid: The body is engineered from a premium, highly stable woven canvas blend consisting of 65% Flax\/Linen and 35% Cotton. This specialized weave yields a deep, multi-dimensional optical texture with immense light-reflecting qualities while maintaining structural rigidity over decades without sagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The Voile de Coton Lining: The interior features a lightweight, ultra-breathable lining made of 100% Cotton, ensuring immediate skin comfort, structural longevity, and maximum climate adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurator's Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e- Classification: Archival Vintage Condition (Grade A Vault Quality).\u003cbr\u003e- Preservation State: Flawlessly preserved structural integrity. The heavy linen-cotton canvas and the charcoal contrasts retain their original structural body and sharp fabric density. Absolutely zero evidence of fiber degradation, stress-tearing, or altering. \u003cbr\u003e- Condition Notes: Displays a minimal, age-related pale oxidation on the outer neck collar fabric and an isolated, minute speck behind the outer collar fold. Due to the structural placement, this remains completely concealed and utterly invisible when the garment is worn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware \u0026amp; Label Integrity: Pristine. The house's crisp black woven satin main label and the comprehensive multi-language material composition tags are fully intact. Every single heavy metal button is securely anchored with original factory threads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e- House \/ Brand: Louis Féraud Paris (Mainline - Made in West Germany)\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: 100% Authentic Pre-Unification West Germany (ca. 1985–1989)\u003cbr\u003e- Marked Size: D 40 \/ US 10 \/ UK 14 \/ F 42\u003cbr\u003e- Size Tendency Note: Runs significantly tighter than contemporary luxury prêt-à-porter scales due to the authentic 1980s tailoring blueprint, the integrated shoulder structure, and the absolute 0% stretch-property of the heavy flax-linen weave. Tends perfectly toward a modern European Size 38 \/ Medium (or a narrow, tailored Size 40). Please respect the flat measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat Measurements (Laid Flat \u0026amp; Unstretched):\u003cbr\u003e- Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 45 cm \/ 17.7 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Pit-to-Pit (Chest): 52 cm \/ 20.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Total Length (HSP to Hem): 110 cm \/ 43.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial Composition\u003cbr\u003e- Outer Shell: 65% Linen \/ Flax, 35% Cotton\u003cbr\u003e- Inner Lining: 100% Cotton \/ Baumwolle \/ Katoen\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: 100% Custom Brushed Base Metal Buttons\u003cbr\u003e- Production: W. 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