Measurements

Size: Extra Small - Small

Bust:  33 -34 inches + 84 - 86 cm 

Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm

Hips: Free

Bodice Length: 15 inches + 38 cm

Total Length:  45 inches + 114 cm 

Note: All measurements taken flat and stretched seam to seam

Description

* Magnificent 1950s black cotton cocktail sundress

* Fabric design of dark pink and magenta tulips with bright green leaves

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt

* Sleeveless sweetheart bodice with thin straps

* Gathered shelf bust with ruching around neckline

* Black velvet cummerbund waist with tulip appliques covered in sequins

* Very full gathered skirt

* Lined bodice, raw seams with hand finished hem

* Low back with metal zipper

* No tags remaining but commercially made

Condition 

This dress is in excellent condition for its age.  No notable flaws that I can see, apart from breaks in the boning, although this does not affect the wearability or presentation of the dress. The dress might need a hook and eye above the zipper to secure. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Extra Small - Small (links can be moved to accommodate sizing)

Description

This is a rare Paco Rabanne 2nd edition Space Age rhodoid metal disc dress made in the 1980s based on his original release from 1966. The dress is made up of gold-tone rhodoid discs that are linked with gold-tone metal rings. Paco Rabanne signature metal tag is at the back. This dress revolutionised fashion and is number 14 on the Marie Claire list of 'The 50 Dresses That Changed Fashion'. The dress was featured on iconic model Donyale Luna on the 1966 cover of British Vogue.

Paco Rabanne started his career in 1965 as a designer, with a collection of 12 dresses which he called "the Unwearables", including his first plastic dress. In 1966 he opened his own outlet where he earned international repute for his metal-linked plastic-disc dresses, sun goggles and jewellery made of plastic in primary colours. He retired in 1999. His architectural background led him to use disks cut from metal or plastic, linked with wire and other interesting techniques, producing tiny metal, vinyl and plastic link dresses.

Condition 

This dress is in great condition for its age. Some stress and small breaks on some of the jump rings and discs but nothing to detract from the amazing and highly collectable dress.  These dresses pop up rarely for sale, and when they do they are highly prized and keenly priced. It goes without saying that the first edition is so scarce that it almost never appears on the market. Invariably, it is the second edition that is mistakingly sold as the original 1966 design. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Extra Small

Bust:  34 inches + 86 cm 

Waist: 24 inches + 61 cm

Hips: Free

Bodice Length: 15.5 inches + 39 cm

Total Length:  40 inches + 102 cm 

Hem Length: 1.5 inches + 4 cm

Zipper Length: 20 inches + 51 cm

Description

* Gorgeous 1950s blue silk cocktail dress

* Features muted floral pattern in blue, green, ecru and charcoal

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and shaped skirt

* Sleeveless bodice with loosely draped neckline

* A-line skirt with inverted pleats at waist

* Back bodice has low v-shape neckline with half collar

* Back skirt has deep inverted pleats to give a fishtail effect 

* Extra long metal zipper at back

* Fully lined in navy taffeta with pinked seams and invisible hem

* No label but this dress is professionally made

Condition 

This dress is in excellent condition for its age, with no faults that I can see. The draping at the neckline can be shaped in a variety of ways and can also be worn off the shoulder.  I can honestly say that the photographs do not do this dress justice. It is absolutely beautiful. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Measurements

Size: Small

Bust: 34 - 35 inches + 86 - 91 cm

Waist: 25 inches + 63.5 cm

Hips: 36 inches + 91 cm

Bodice Length: 15 inches + 38 cm

Total Length: 41 inches + 104 cm

Description

* 1950s black balloon Balenciaga style ruched cocktail dress

* Black silk taffeta with tulle reinforcement

* Bodice with peaked neckline and deep surplice cut

* Multi-tiered and angled bubble wrap from hips to underneath the buttocks

 *Hemline reinforced for structure

* Amazing neckline with off shoulder peaked sleeves

* Metal side zipper and fully lined

* Couture quality. Label reads Simpsons Madison(department store) and Mignon Paris New York (manufacturer)

Condition

This vintage dress has been carefully looked after and is in excellent condition for its age. Remember this dress is over sixty years old with no notable flaws that I can see. Perhaps a little bit of seam stress in places.

Shop Policies

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance if this rare circumstance arises.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.