–SPECIAL– "Christian Dior" 80’s-90’s architectural coat dress

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Since its founding, Christian Dior has continued to update the elegance of each era centered on structural beauty that gracefully enhances women's contours, and here we introduce a special piece that embodies the highest standards of Japanese tailoring.

Starting with the neat front that features a V-neck without a collar, the matte gold-tone buttons are quietly aligned, and it tapers at the waist while beautifully expanding toward the hem, creating a stunning silhouette.

First, what attracts is the no-collar design that creates elegance solely through its line without adornment at the neck, and depending on how the inner is styled, the expression changes, making it versatile enough to be both a dress and a coat.

The front features a single-breasted design that strips away unnecessary details, allowing the precision of sewing and the surface to stand out as value, and the natural vertical flow of the gaze makes the whole look appear slender.

The core of this piece lies in the three-dimensional cut using panel lines, with the princess line connecting from the sides to the waist and hem, creating shadows that contour the body without tightness like a corset, and just wearing it can improve posture with its structural design.

The back is also smoothly tapered from the center, making it less likely to distort from any angle, so even when the hem moves, the elegance remains intact.

The buttons have a matte finish that does not reflect light strongly, adding a touch of elegance without being overly assertive, and maintaining a dignified atmosphere that elevates the overall style.

The sleeves are designed to be sleek, maintaining the overall A-line shape without interference, balancing the neatness of outerwear with the softness of a dress.

While primarily made of wool, it contains a substantial amount of angora, creating a soft brushed surface and a gentle depth within the black color.

The addition of nylon and cotton enhances the fabric's stability and durability, making it easier to maintain its outline over the years, and it also possesses the strength of vintage wearability in daily life.

It can be reliably dated, as the tag at the neck only states Christian Dior without mentioning PARIS or MADE IN FRANCE, and an internal Japanese legal display tag is sewn in, along with the manufacturer identification code Y-TK 03, indicating it was part of licensed prêt-à-porter sold domestically in Japan, and it is natural to consider it as an item from around 1989 to the late 1990s before the end of the contract.

Furthermore, the architectural silhouette that narrows at the waist and widens at the hem, along with the strength of the princess line, aligns with Dior's then-emphasized trend of structural elegance, creating a seamless connection between background and form.

The reason why this masterpiece is suitable for MOOD's special collection is that it embodies not just a licensed product but also the lost Japanese high-density sewing and the essence of Dior's structural beauty.

Trying to produce the same density in today's era would significantly increase costs from material selection to sewing processes, which is why pieces from this period have a durability that aligns with the wearer's lifestyle and are more likely to remain as assets.

As an everyday piece, it is not just for special days but a type that naturally reaches for on days with plans or when you want to feel more centered, and it shapes your outline just by draping it, significantly reducing the time spent on dressing up with elegance.

Because it has the power to stand alone, it can achieve a dignified elegance without relying too much on jewelry or accessories, and can be worn with quiet confidence, which is its charm.

For styling, pairing with minimal tops or crisp shirts to highlight the vertical lines of the coat dress creates a beautiful harmony, and simply choosing elegant shoes for the feet completes the look.

Additionally, layering smooth pants and skirts with a relaxed drape adds a touch of mode to the classic structural beauty, guiding it to a neat presence regardless of gender.

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