{"product_id":"bernhard-willhelm-sculptural-lace-ruffle-shorts-c-late-2000s","title":"Bernhard Willhelm Sculptural Lace Ruffle Shorts — c. late 2000s","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernhard Willhelm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e archive shorts, dating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 2000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in a finely textured charcoal \/ black striped textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extremely sculptural construction, with the body built from numerous gathered and articulated panels that expand dramatically from the waist into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epointed, wing-like side extensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The exaggerated volume is pulled back into tightly gathered elasticated hems, creating an almost balloon-like silhouette with long hanging drawcords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is particularly striking, featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge antique-cream lace ruffle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e running beneath the waistband and contrasting beautifully against the dark, industrial-looking textile. The combination of romantic lace, exaggerated bloomers and highly engineered volume is quintessentially Willhelm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. W30 \/ EU 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38cm flat \/ 76cm circumference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with general signs of age\/wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing one button\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly unusual and highly collectible Bernhard Willhelm piece, with the kind of extreme pattern-cutting and theatrical proportion that makes his archive so distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jubilee Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59407280898393,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/3598\/4473\/files\/960594E1-20E3-4AB9-847B-A35DE3643BEA.jpg?v=1789320718","url":"https:\/\/jubileearchive.com\/products\/bernhard-willhelm-sculptural-lace-ruffle-shorts-c-late-2000s","provider":"Jubilee Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}