"Christian Dior MONSIEUR" Late 80s-Early 90s wool tailcoat jacket

With name tag

Since its founding, Christian Dior has maintained an aesthetic of impeccable tailoring centered on elegance, updating the image of men through each era. Here, we introduce a special piece that realizes the symbol of formality, the tailcoat, with prêt-à-porter precision.

The quiet sheen created by the jet-black wool combined with the flowing tail shape at the back creates a design that inherently exudes elegance.

Firstly, the sharply pointed peak lapel creates a sense of tension around the face, and the high angle of the lapel's design lifts the chest line, giving a modern outline to the tailcoat's traditional formality. Furthermore, the structured shoulder construction helps keep the upper body's axis steady, and the natural tapering toward the waist enhances the silhouette when worn, which is a distinctive feature of this model.

The fabric is made of 100% new wool, with a deep black that absorbs light, ensuring the garment's dignity as formal wear from the material itself. The texture remains resilient over time, maintaining a crispness that allows it to be more than just black—it's a nuanced black with shadows. The interior features cupro lining, making it smooth to put on and take off, and designed to reduce stress during long wear, making high-quality tailoring easier to incorporate into daily life.

In terms of details, the front button arrangement is minimalistic, drawing attention to the lapel and the front body cut, creating a neat yet somewhat dramatic appearance. The understated sleeve buttons enhance the overall finish without disrupting the formal context. Moving to the back, decorative buttons at the waist serve as a starting point, with the tail flowing downward toward the hem, and the sway created when walking directly reflects elegance.

Regarding the estimated era, which can be said to be from the late 1980s to early 1990s, the fact that the manufacturer number Y-TK-03 printed on the care label functions as a constant code for Kanebo, which held the domestic license for Dior men's clothing at the time, supports this. Additionally, the blue stamp-style print format predates the digital printing transition seen from the mid-1990s onward, and the woven label design with a vertical frame of Christian Dior MONSIEUR, which was frequently used in the 1980s sartorial line, further confirms the archive's credibility. Moreover, the presence of the old wool mark tag provides a tangible clue as a high-end domestic product from that era.

This piece, which connects the symbol of formality to a modern wardrobe, is especially recommended for those who want to end classic traditions as mere rituals and wear them as a quiet strength, and for those who wish to maintain a consistent style regardless of gender. As a MOOD, by viewing it not only as suitable for special days but also as a piece to refine one's silhouette in daily life, the historical significance of this tailcoat can be naturally integrated into everyday living.

In terms of styling, pairing with neat slacks or minimal dress pants allows the tail's shape to stand out as the main feature, and choosing a plain shirt with a concealed placket or a simple cut-and-sew top for the inner layer creates a sophisticated, high-fashion look without excessive decoration. As an outer layer, layering with a long coat to emphasize the vertical lines results in a more elegant overall appearance, and finishing with leather shoes at the feet maintains a sense of classic formality while elevating to a modern luxury atmosphere—an exceptional piece.

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