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Archival Salvatore Ferragamo Scalloped Wool Dress – Iconic Logo Buttons – Circa 1980 Italy XS S
Archival Salvatore Ferragamo Scalloped Wool Dress – Iconic Logo Buttons – Circa 1980 Italy XS S
Provenance & Historical Significance
INVESTMENT PIECE: ARCHIVAL SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SCALLOPED WOOL KNIT DRESS
An 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.
Verified 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.
An exceptional asset for elite fashion archives, design museums, and editorial stylists looking for strong cinematic colorways and immaculate Italian drape.
Design & Structural Architecture
A precision tailoring tour de force engineered to sharply frame the feminine anatomy while retaining an elegant, fluid columnar drape.
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- The Structural Shoulder Architecture: Integrated factory shoulder padding creates a crisp, intentional upper frame that seamlessly balances the mid-length silhouette.
- 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. -
- 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.
- 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.
Textile & Material Science
A masterclass in historic Italian wool curation and tactile refinement.
- 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.
Curator's Condition & Transparency Report
- Classification: Excellent Archival Vintage Condition (Grade A- Vault Quality).
- 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.
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- 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. -
- Hardware & 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.
Specifications & Measurements
- House / Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo Florence (Late 70s / Early 80s Mainline)
- Origin: 100% Authentic Made in Italy
- Marked Size: Italy 42
- 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.
Flat Measurements (Laid Flat & Unstretched):
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 39 cm / 15.4 inches
- Pit-to-Pit (Chest): 43 cm / 16.9 inches
- Total Length (HSP to Hem): 103 cm / 40.6 inches
Material Composition
- Outer Shell: 100% Pure Virgin Wool (Lana)
- Hardware: Archival Gold-Inlaid Resin Monogram Buttons
- Production: Florence, Italy
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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.
🌍 International Shipping Update & Packaging Regulations
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