Measurements

Size: Small

Jacket

Bust: 34 - 36 inches + 86 - 91 cm

Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm

Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 17.5 inches + 44.5 cm

Skirt

Waist: 25 inches + 63.5 cm

Total Length from Waist Band: 29 inches + 74 cm

Hips: Free

Hem Length: 3.5 inches + 9 cm

Zipper Length: 7 inches + 18 cm

Note: Measurements taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam. Please allow for fit and comfort.

Description

* Incredible 1950s New Look designer suit in a bronze colour

* Fabric is cotton lace in a floral pattern

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt

* Jacket with long sleeves and turnover cuffs

* Rounded collar with front button closure

* Buttons are glittery rhinestones

* Full cone stiffened skirt

* Lined in bronze silk taffeta both jacket and skirt

* Impeccable tailoring with high-end finishing

* Label reads Rafi, New York

Handelsman and Raiffe was one of the high-end coat and suit manufacturers in New York. I can find very little information about this company, but judging by the few ads I've located, they made gorgeous and expensive garments. Harry Raiffe was the designer, and the company's label was Rafi, New York. The advertisement featured in the photographs below is a glorious full skirted Rafi suit in Forstmann wool with a little lace collar. The skirt was lined in Pellon for added body. Sold in 1952 for $130 (about $1,278 in today's dollar)." (Courtesy of Couture Allure Fashion Blog

Condition

This wonderful suit is so close to the wedding suit worn by Grace Kelly at her civil wedding ceremony to Prince Rainer. It is in wonderful condition with no flaws to note. 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 :)

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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.

1950s Designer Bronze Lace Dress Suit- New! (ON HOLD)