{"product_id":"archival-chloe-cropped-mohair-wool-bolero-jacket-f-w-2007-paulo-melim-andersson-s-l","title":"Archival Chloé Cropped Mohair-Wool Bolero Jacket — F\/W 2007 Paulo Melim Andersson S L","description":"\u003cp\u003e## Provenance \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003e**MUSEUM GRAIL: ARCHIVAL CHLOÉ CROPPED MOHAIR-WOOL SKULPTURAL BOLERO JACKET**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn investment-grade luxury artifact from the highly avant-garde Fall\/Winter 2007 collection of the house of Chloé, designed during the influential tenure of creative director Paulo Melim Andersson (formerly of Marni).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerified via the historical woven white-and-black archival branding label and the pristine internal style matrix stating code \"7AVE13-7A062\", this garment stands as a definitive monument to the late 2000s transition from bohemian romanticism to sharp, structural modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly coveted by fashion archivists, Andersson’s brief period at Chloé injected a rebellious, architectural energy into the house, combining historic French couture tailoring with Scandinavian structural minimalism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved in flawless, unworn Deadstock (NOS) condition, this documented garment represents an extraordinary find for high-end fashion archives, international editorial stylists, and design investors globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Design \u0026amp; Structural Architecture\u003cbr\u003eA precision tailoring tour de force engineered to present a dramatic, avant-garde silhouette that floats effortlessly over the moving anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Cropped Skulptural Silhouette:** Cut in a severe, clean cropped boxy cut designed to hit perfectly above the waistline, emphasizing modern high-rise trousers or archival slip dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Kimono Cape Sleeve Anatomy:** Features ultra-wide, non-restricted cape-style sleeves that create a bold geometric drape and architectural movement from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Monochromatic Hardware:** Punctuated at the wide scoop neckline by a single, oversized, custom fabric-covered statement dome button with a precision-stitched horizontal buttonhole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Asymmetric Flap Pocket:** Engineered with a single, highly technical paspelated flap pocket resting diagonally on the lower right front profile, serving as a subtle nod to classic menswear tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Textile \u0026amp; Material Science\u003cbr\u003eA masterclass in tactile density and premium natural fiber blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The Technical Mohair-Wool Blend Shell:** Executed in an elite luxury weave consisting of 70% Premium Virgin Wool and 30% Pure Mohair, finished in the iconic house color \"086 Anthracite\". This high-grade technical blend offers an incredible structural stand, an organic, micro-textured surface grid, and unparalleled durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **The 100% Pure Silk Lining:** The complete interior architecture is fully lined in an ultra-luxurious, light-absorbing 100% black silk weave. This ensures a flawless, friction-free glide when layered over fine knitwear or bare skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Curator’s Condition \u0026amp; Transparency Report\u003cbr\u003e* **Classification:** Deadstock Vault Quality (Grade NOS \/ New Old Stock \/ Pristine Condition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Preservation State:** Exceptional museum-grade preservation. The anthracite grey textile retains its complete original factory crispness, rich structural hand feel, and deep chromatic uniformity. Absolute zero evidence of sun-fading, fabric thinning, moth damage, pilling, or shelf weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Condition Transparency Note:** Flawless historical condition. Woven neck tags and soft satin composition labels are crisp, unwashed, and completely stiff. The fabric-covered button is fully intact and entirely free from surface friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003cbr\u003e* **House \/ Brand:** Chloé (Paulo Melim Andersson Era — Fall\/Winter 2007 \/ Style 7AVE13)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Origin:** 100% Authentic Made in France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Size Tendency Note:** Tagged as a French Size 42 (T 42). Due to the structural, boxy cape architecture and the completely open, wide-cut underarm silhouette, this piece features an incredibly adaptive fit. It translates beautifully across multiple body frames, tending perfectly toward a modern European Size 36 to 40 \/ Small to Large (US 4-8 \/ UK 8-12) depending on the desired drape. Please respect the flat measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Flat Measurements (Laid Flat \u0026amp; Unstretched)\u003cbr\u003e* **Shoulder-to-Shoulder (Approx. due to raglan\/cape cut):** 44 cm \/ 17.3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Pit-to-Pit (Open Cape Anatomy):** Free \/ Oversized (approx. 56 cm \/ 22.0\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* **Total Length:** 42 cm \/ 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friolán Archivio – Archival heritage in a modern context","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246666371419,"sku":null,"price":503.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2922\/9403\/files\/P1015768.jpg?v=1791127263","url":"https:\/\/friolan-archivio.com\/en-gb\/products\/archival-chloe-cropped-mohair-wool-bolero-jacket-f-w-2007-paulo-melim-andersson-s-l","provider":"Friolán Archivio – Archival heritage in a modern context","version":"1.0","type":"link"}