"Karl Lagerfeld" 80s-90s Round Collar Curvaceous Coat

Having long been responsible for the designs of luxury brands such as Chanel and Fendi, and continuing to exert a great influence on future generations, he is a designer whose name bears the title of fashion emperor.Karl Lagerfeld

We will introduce a more special piece.

This is a very valuable piece bearing the Karl Lagerfeld main collection tag with a cursive logo and "MADE IN FRANCE" written alongside.

The core of the design is the attitude of Karl Lagerfeld, who was skilled at "redefining classics with couture vocabulary," and this is perfectly embodied in the piece.

First, the eye-catching round collar differs from a sharply angled tailored collar that imposes authority; it creates a gentle curve around the neck, neutralizing the stiffness often found in black long coats, and creates a quiet shadow around the face.

The reason for estimating the period as late 1980s to early 1990s is firstly that this cursive logo is a specification before transitioning to block letters and icon representations in later years, and secondly, unlike the mid-90s trend toward simplified multilingual quality tags and synthetic fiber dominance, it features an old format with typewriter-style serif fonts that carefully describe the material composition.

Moreover, the French-made piece, with a high ratio of lamb wool and cashmere mixed into the wool, aligns with a period when design prioritized "the stature of a Parisian maison" over cost efficiency, and its context is clearly different from recent licensed products, giving credibility to this age range.

In response to those curves, the front buttons are unified in a walnut style, and instead of asserting with shiny hardware, the design maintains the "density of black" as a fabric surface, only increasing its expression.

Furthermore, the double button configuration, with multiple buttons lined up, not only provides practicality for warmth but also gives a vertical rhythm to the front, creating a silhouette that does not elongate even with a long length, and the side pocket flaps and sleeve buttons are not meant to elevate function to decoration but to leave only necessary information, showing a refined aesthetic of organization.

The Marten gall at a low position on the back is not designed to exaggerate the shape by tightening strongly, but to suppress the "slackness" of the back view, control how the fabric falls, quietly shape the silhouette, and the gentle drape that forms when walking supports the garment's dignity.

Regarding the texture, it can be said that the blend, with a high ratio of lamb wool and cashmere layered on a wool base, directly reflects in the tactile feel and appearance.

The surface is not overly brushed, yet it produces a matte black with depth, absorbing shadows rather than bouncing light, and even within the same black, it is attractive because it "does not look flat."

The smoothness derived from cashmere softens the friction between fibers, guiding the shape to be maintained by flexibility rather than stiff stiffness, making even a long length appear less heavy, and the fabric quietly follows movements.

On the other hand, the puffiness of lamb wool easily creates layers that trap air, contributing to warmth and sustained insulation from the moment you wear it, and even if thick, it transforms from "just heavy" into a soft, resilient feeling that envelops the body, which is of high quality.

The combination of these three elements coexists with a solid neatness and softness when touched, and the fact that they are very reasonably chosen as materials to support couture-like details also enhances the overall quality of this piece.

In terms of styling, pairing a shirt with neat slacks for a minimal look highlights the "surface beauty" of the round collar and buttons, and I also recommend pairing a high-neck cut-and-sew with flowing pants to emphasize the vertical lines and back drape as the main features.

Take this opportunity.