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  • Front view of a museum mannequin displaying an archival Y2K Vivienne Westwood Red Label asymmetric wrap blouse in rich scarlet red cotton poplin.
  • Back view of a museum mannequin showcasing the structural portrait collar and fitted peplum waist construction of a vintage red Vivienne Westwood blouse.
  • Close-up shot of the authentic red and gold woven Vivienne Westwood Red Label neck tag with the iconic brand orb logo and size code III.
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Runway Vivienne Westwood Red Label S/S 2004 Asymmetric Blouse - NOS Staff S.p.A. S M

Runway Vivienne Westwood Red Label S/S 2004 Asymmetric Blouse - NOS Staff S.p.A. S M

Dhs. 2,729.00 AED
Dhs. 2,729.00 AED
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Provenance & Historical Significance
INVESTMENT GRAIL: RUNWAY PIECE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL ASYMMETRIC WRAP BLOUSE (SPRING/SUMMER 2004)
An extraordinary, investment-grade historical artifact from the highly collected early 2000s era of the ultimate high-priestess of punk and provocative tailoring, Dame Vivienne Westwood. This documentable garment is an exact execution from Vivienne Westwood's celebrated Spring/Summer 2004 Red Label collection, manufactured in late 2003 under commercial matrix "COMM. 03044 / MOD. 26 DL043" by Staff International S.p.A.
Design-theoretically, this collection served as the direct ready-to-wear translation of Westwood’s highly influential Spring/Summer 2003 Paris runway masterpiece, titled "Street Theatre." That historic show explored the intersection of subculture performance and historical subversion. On the runway, Westwood structuralized these precise asymmetric wrap shirts to challenge classic bourgeois shirting. She utilized the hyper-exaggerated portrait collar and severe side-ties to simulate the anatomical constriction of her legendary 19th-century "Statue of Liberty" corsets, translating archival punk-couture into a functional, luxury daily armor.
This specific piece is verified authentic via the hallmark embroidered red and gold "Vivienne Westwood RED LABEL" neck tag featuring the iconic Royal Orb emblem and Size Code III. The internal provenance is further cemented by the original white specification matrix displaying production by the legendary luxury manufacturer Staff International S.p.A. (Noventa Vicentina, Italy) under Model Code 26 DL043 and Fabric Code Tess. 35900. Staff International was responsible for Westwood's most structurally sophisticated and historically significant ready-to-wear executions during this period.
Preserved in museum-grade, immaculate New Old Stock (NOS) Deadstock condition—completely unwashed, unworn, and crisp—this garment is an essential acquisition for international fashion archives, editorial stylists, and serious design collectors globally.
Design & Structural Architecture
A spectacular demonstration of Westwood’s legendary mastery of historical pattern cutting, specifically utilizing her signature 18th-century portrait-draping and asymmetric architectural engineering.
  • The Dramatic Asymmetric Portrait Collar: Designed to frame the collarbones and shoulders with a sweeping, fluidly draped neckline that catches the light and stands rigid, mimicking historical corsetry frames.
  • The Sculptural Wrap & Side-Tie Closure: Engineered with an intricate asymmetric overlap construction across the front torso, fastening at the lower left hip with delicate self-tie fabric cords to compress the waist.
  • The Anatomical Peplum Hem: Tailored with steep, directional waist darts that flare out sharply past the hip bone, featuring a dramatic angular, uneven pointed hemline that elongates the torso.
  • The Tailored Cropped Sleeves: Finished as elegant three-quarter length sleeves accented by substantial structured cuffs and dual tortoise-toned luxury composite buttons.
Textile & Material Science
A premier demonstration of ultra-dense Italian garment weaving, engineered for maximum structural memory and clean lines.
  • The Premium High-Gauge Cotton Poplin Shell: Executed in 100% premium Italian-manufactured cotton ("100% COTONE). This dense, structural technical poplin weave delivers a sensory, paper-like crunch and a highly calibrated matte surface canvas. It retains crisp tailoring lines and asymmetric memory over decades without stretching out.
  • The Saturated Royal Crimson Dye: Imbued with a rich, uniform scarlet red tone that exhibits beautiful depth under studio and editorial flash lighting.
Curator’s Condition & Transparency Report
  • Classification: Museum-Grade Deadstock Vault Quality (Grade NOS / Perfect Vintage Condition).
  • Condition Transparency Note: This archival item is completely flawless. The cotton fiber structure is incredibly crisp, the dye remains 100% uniform with zero fading, and all internal workshop tags are pristine.
Specifications & Measurements
  • House / Brand: Vivienne Westwood Red Label (Produced by Staff International S.p.A.)
  • Origin: 100% Authentic Made in Italy
  • Size Codes: Brand Size III (Italian 44)
  • Size Tendency Note: Due to the adjustable wrap nature and the severe tailoring of the side darts, this piece fits highly compressed through the midsection. The non-stretch premium cotton poplin shell means this garment runs small, tending perfectly toward a modern European Size 36 to slim 38 / Small to slim Medium (US 4-6 / UK 8-10). Please respect the flat measurements below.
Flat Measurements (Laid Flat & Unstretched)
  • Shoulder-to-Shoulder (Variable Drape): Approx. 42 cm / 16.5"
  • Pit-to-Pit (Adjustable Wrap Profile): 46 cm – 48 cm / 18.1" – 18.9"
  • Waist Profile (Narrowest Coped Point): 36 cm – 38 cm / 14.1" – 14.9"
  • Total Length (Highest Collar Point to Longest Asymmetric Tip): 62 cm / 24.4"

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