Gianfranco Ferré 90s Drivers Knit

Who is Gianfranco Ferré?

Born: 1944 (Italy)
Died: 2007
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Nickname: The Architect of Fashion

Originally majoring in architecture, his background is strongly reflected in:
・Three-dimensional clothing construction
・Precise structure of shirts and jackets
・Sculptural forms

Design Characteristics

① Architectural and Constructive Silhouette

・Designs that meticulously calculate lines and curves
・Extremely beautiful waist and shoulder lines
・Sometimes called "wearable sculpture"

② Fusion of Intellect and Sensuality

・Not blatant sexiness
・Intellectual and sophisticated eroticism
This contrasts with the later Tom Ford-esque sensuality, and Ferré is evaluated as intellectual sex appeal.

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Dior Era (1989–1996)

Ferré was the first Italian director to lead Dior.

・Reinterpreted Christian Dior's "New Look"
・Elevated it to constructive and modern couture
・Highly regarded commercially

Dior during this era is considered one of its golden ages, where classicism, modernity, and intellect reached their peak.

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Ferré and Archive Value

In recent years, his evaluation has rapidly increased due to the following reasons:

・The trend of reevaluating 90s-00s archives
・A return to "intellectual luxury" before Miuccia and Tom Ford
・Constructive designs are less susceptible to trends
・Dior era and early Ferré are particularly rare

Overseas,
Gianfranco Ferré / Dior by Ferré archives are increasingly treated as collector's pieces.

Size: L

Color: Black