"Christian Dior" 80’s-90’s Silk velvet power tailored jacket

Fabric damage present.

Since its founding, Christian Dior has focused on giving women a silhouette of elegance and willpower, carefully translating couture spirit into prêt-à-porter while updating the era's aesthetic sensibilities, and here we introduce a masterpiece that embodies Japan's advanced production background.

Using a silk-blend velour that shines with a lustrous glow, the expression of shadows slowly shifting when hit by light adds a quiet elegance to the outfit—this is a masterpiece.

First and foremost, the notable point is that the outer fabric is 86% silk, which differs from the typical sweetness of velour, with a density that feels like fingertips sliding and a three-dimensionality created by the plush pile, making the material both dressy and neat.

Slightly mixing rayon helps to refine the drape, and despite the glossy material, the contours are less likely to become unruly, maintaining the jacket's dignity—this is also an attractive point.

The silhouette features a power shoulder design with structured shoulders, and the line that converges smoothly toward the body reflects the aesthetics of power dressing of that time, with sharply peaked lapels that tighten the impression around the face, guiding the velour's luster into a dignified mood without ending in sweetness.

The front is designed with two buttons to maintain a balanced, non-stretching look, and simply draped over creates a vertical line, with a minimalistic design that emphasizes the quality of the material while suppressing the prominence of the buttons.

Furthermore, the large patch pockets on the front provide a casual touch, while the velour texture adds an elegant touch, making it a practical luxury that easily fits into everyday life without leaning too much toward formal wear—this is a unique value of this piece.

The lining is 100% cupro, ensuring smoothness and reducing humidity buildup, making it comfortable to wear even in fall and winter layered outfits.

Regarding the period, in addition to confirming the domestic license production code C-TK-286, the presence of old JIS standard laundry labels and steam-iron caution notes matches the specifications seen in Japanese distribution items from the late 1980s to early 1990s, making an estimated range from 1985 to 1995 a highly credible judgment.

Despite being a licensed product, the background of allowing such a luxurious silk ratio reflects the Japanese market's obsession with the highest quality at the time, and it retains the meaning of being an archive that embodies the atmosphere of that era.

As for styling, pairing simple shirts or minimal tops to highlight the shadow play of the fabric makes the jacket's construction stand out even more beautifully, and combining it with relaxed trousers or elegant long skirts creates a balanced look that exudes genderless quiet power.

Additionally, layering a neat coat to create a straight-line layered look naturally connects the strength of this era to modern sophistication.

Definitely take this opportunity.