Archival FENDISSIME by Fendi 1987 Peter Pan Collar Mod Mini Dress - Size S (IT 42) - Karl Lagerfeld Era

## Provenance & Historical Significance
**MUSEUM GRAIL: ARCHIVAL FENDISSIME BY FENDI 1987 PETER PAN COLLAR MOD MINI DRESS**

An irreplaceable, highly documented monument of global fashion history, conceptualized during the legendary creative tenure of Karl Lagerfeld for the house of Fendi. Sourced for its outstanding textile integrity, this structured, sleeveless mini dress originates from the historic 1987 debut collection of Fendi's cult-classic avant-garde line: Fendissime. 

This exact garment features the ultra-rare, documented dual-branded "FENDI PRODO REPVBBLICA / FENDISSIME®" woven satin neck label, tracking the precise historical transition when the new line was manufactured at the elite Prodo S.p.A. atelier in Rome. Crafted from a heavyweight, highly texturized Italian dark charcoal cotton-linen twill matrix and anchored by a series of monumental, deeply engraved antique-silver designer coin buttons based on the historic 10-Lire mint, this piece represents Karl Lagerfeld's definitive 1980s focus on subverting traditional mid-century Mod tailorship into rebellious Roman couture. An investment-grade collectible for premier fashion institutions and private curators worldwide.

## Design & Structural Architecture
A spectacular display of structured 1980s Italian tailorship, engineered to sculpt a sleek, linear 360-degree silhouette.

  **The Early Fendissime Silhouette:** Tailored in a clean, sleeveless shift-dress architecture that contours the upper torso before dropping into a subtle, geometric A-line shape. Features distinctive, deeply set architectural front hip pockets with kinetic gathering that defined the late-80s youth subversion.

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  *   **The Contrast Curation:** The crisp white Peter Pan collar features an intricate, fine-gauge scalloped border stitching, providing a delicate frame for the neckline that contrasts the utilitarian weight of the charcoal twill frame.
• *   **The Heritage Hardware:** The center front is heavily weighted with five oversized, embossed silver metallic buttons designed as nostalgic Italian "10 Lire" coins featuring the iconic classic wheat ear design—a profound archival nod to Italy's pre-Euro currency history. The rear chassis features a prominent, exposed heavy-duty industrial black zipper configuration for an edgy, high-concept finish.
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  *   **Condition Report:** MINT / Pristine Vintage Quality. The heavy texturized outer canvas and the pristine white collar retain their complete original factory-crisp stiffness and intense dye saturation. Free of fade zones, underarm discoloration, or fabric thinning. All original embossed hardware and the historic dual-sided "Fendi Prodo / Fendissime" neck tag are flawlessly intact.

## Textile & Material Science
A masterclass in historical Italian textile weaving and structural fabric composition from the Lagerfeld era.

The garment is crafted from a premium heavyweight Cotton-Linen twill blend (Cotone/Lino) with a distinctive gray denim-look finish, offering immense natural density, absolute breathability, and an architectural stiffness that holds its boxy parameters beautifully. The woven matrix features a distinctive melange effect with fine white slub inclusions giving the charcoal base an incredible tactile depth.

The advanced vintage chemical dye composition guarantees immense color retention—keeping the deep anthracite charcoal base perfectly uniform without wash-wear degradation. The solid white collar is engineered to resist color bleeding from the dark body canvas, ensuring long-term museum-level preservation.

## Specifications & Measurements
*   **House/Brand:** Fendissime by Fendi (Mainline / Produced by Prodo S.p.A. Roma)
*   **Designer:** Karl Lagerfeld (Personal Creative Tenure)
*   **Era:** Vintage 1987 (Debut Collection Era)
*   **Marked Vintage Size:** IT 42 (Vintage Italian Sizing)
*   **Modern Fit Estimate:** Translates to a modern European Size Small (EU 36 / US 4 / UK 8). Please strictly respect the exact flat measurements below to ensure a perfect fit.

### Exact Flat Measurements (Unstretched)
*   **Bust Width (Pit-to-Pit):** 42 cm / 16.5"
*   **Waist Width (Flat):** 36 cm / 14.2"
*   **Hips Width (Flat):** 45 cm / 17.7"
*   **Total Length (Shoulder to Hem):** 86 cm / 33.8"

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**Archival Preservation & Global Transit:**
The garment is dispatched under strict museum-preservation protocols. Wrapped in acid-free archival tissue paper and housed within a climate-controlled, heavy-duty protective casing engineered for high-value textile artifacts. Shipped globally via DHL service—fully tracked, maximum-value insured, with direct signature required upon delivery to guarantee uncompromised chain of custody.