Vintage 1980s Cocktail Dress Black Silk Asymmetrical Hem ExquisiteFrank Usher 80s Glamour

$52.99

Shipping to United States: $29.15

Vintage 1980s Pure Black Cocktail Dress or evening gown with hand stitched glass beading and sequins over silk georgette with vibrant embellishments to the chevron asymmetrical hem and sleeves
Stunning detailing to the back and padded statement shoulders.
The material is a shimmering silk which is doubled. The outer layer is silk georgette and this carries the embellishments and the inner one acting as a lining.
The zip is at the back and concealed.
Date of original purchase; December 1984
From the private collection of a UK and American Actress.

The size is given as a guide as it’s without a label. The measurements taken when the garment was laid flat and relaxed. Please compare these against a garment of your own for the correct fitting.

Designer; Hand Sewn Couture.
Nape to hem; 42”
Underarm to underarm; 38”
Under bust; 36”
Waist; 32”
Hips; 38”
Sleeve length outside edge; 14”
Across the shoulders; 16”

This wonderful item was part of a private fashion collection, covering over 40 years, of this celebrities career and was stored almost immediately following its purchase, although it has been worn.

The gown has been shown in natural light for clarity and is completely untouched digitally.

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