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2001 NWT Giorgio Armani Borgo 21 Embellished shawl created and worn by Kate Moss in her Vogue UK 2001 "Cover of the Century" photoshoot

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This shawl is the matching piece of fashion art and easily 1/2 of one of the century’s most celebrated fashion images, shortlisted by the Professional Publishers Association as the.... "Magazine Cover of the Century".

  Courtesy of Vogue UK and Nick Knight behind the lense. Its appearance alongside a coronation crown, scepter, and wearing the matching Giorgio Armani tulle dress on Kate Moss transformed icon of early-2000s editorial spectacle

Category Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium Ryon, Silk, Bead-work
Distinguishing marks Intricate embellishments throughout undoubtedly placed by hand (over 4500 beads)
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 46"L× 32" in W
Date Period 2000s
Weight 12lbs
History This ruby red silk shawl originates from Giorgio Armani’s Women’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection (GAWFW_2001.99 archive). The piece was designed as part of a ceremonial ensemble reinterpreting fairy tale through textile architecture. Provenance Part of Giorgio Armani Womenswear, Fall/Winter 2001- Worn by Kate Moss on the December 2001 cover of Vogue UK (photographed by Nick Knight)
Featured in Peter Lindbergh’s advertising campaign with Natalia Semanova. Retained in a private couture archive with continuous documentation since acquisition
Editorial Legacy The shawl became one of the century’s most celebrated fashion images, shortlisted by the Professional Publishers Association for best magazine cover. Its appearance alongside a coronation crown and scepter on Kate Moss transformed it into an icon of early-2000s editorial spectacle.Construction and design Lacquer red embroidery woven directly into the silk layers- Beadwork fringe along lower edge mirroring vintage ceremonial veils- Asymmetrical drape engineered for both pageant photography and live presentation Condition Report The shawl remains in excellent condition with:- No visible discoloration or fabric weakening- Intact embroidery threads and beadwork- Professionally conserved creases and storage folds- Complete archival tags and couture labels preservedThe shawl became one of the century’s most celebrated fashion images, shortlisted by the Professional Publishers Association for best magazine cover. Its appearance alongside a coronation crown and scepter on Kate Moss transformed it into an icon of early-2000s editorial spectacle.Construction and design Lacquer red embroidery woven directly into the silk layers- Beadwork fringe along lower edge mirroring vintage ceremonial veils- Asymmetrical drape engineered for both pageant photography and live presentation The shawl remains in excellent condition with:- No visible discoloration or fabric weakening- Intact embroidery threads and beadwork- PThe shawl became one of the century’s most celebrated fashion images, shortlisted by the Professional Publishers Association for best magazine cover. Its appearance alongside a coronation crown and scepter on Kate Moss transformed it into an icon of early-2000s editorial spectacle.Construction and design Lacquer red embroidery woven directly into the silk layers- Beadwork fringe along lower edge mirroring vintage ceremonial veils- Asymmetrical drape engineered for both pageant photography and live presentation The shawl remains in excellent condition with no visible discoloration or fabric weakening- Intact embroidery threads and bead-work.
Price Paid (If known) $6785.00
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