Measurements

Size: Extra Small

Bust: 32 - 34 inches + 81 -86 cm

Waist: 24 - 25 inches + 61 - 63.5 cm

Hips: 35 - 36 inches + 89 - 91.5 cm

Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 14 inches + 36 cm

Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 38 inches + 97 cm

Zipper Length: 16 inches + 41

Hem Length: 4 inches + 10 cm

Seam Allowance: unable to see but looks generous at skirt

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

Description

* Spectacular early 1960s black fine linen commercially made dress

* Classic silhouette with a fitted waist and straight skirt

* Sleeveless bodice with wide oval neckline finishing as wide shoulder straps

* Self-fabric inset at below bust in an arc shape inverted at waist

* Waist is high at the front and dips lower at the back

* The inset is finished with a large self bow trim with beaded fringing

* Low back with metal zipper and metal hook and eye fastening

* Fully lined with handstitched hem

* Label reads Louis Feraud

In 1950, Louis Féraud created his first "Maison de Couture" in Cannes and by 1955 had established a couture house in Paris on 88, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and 57, rue Pierre-Charonne. From the mid-1950s he was dressing the Parisian elite including designing the wardrobe of the famous French movie actress Brigitte Bardot's for many of her movies. It wasn't until 1958 that he presented his first haute couture collection in Paris. In the early 60s, he hired the designers Jean-Louis Scherrer, Margit Brandt and Per Spook. A major player in the development of the Space Age look, Feraud along with fellow French designers, ensured that this new modern style vibrated around the world. Feraud won many awards for fashion design during his lifetime as well as being a decorated Officier de la Legion d'Honneur.

Condition

Excellent.

No notable flaws that I can see. The dress has been hemmed higher than the original length, could easily be let down to the original length.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws above and beyond this will be highlighted here.

Comment

An absolute stunner of a dress and very reminiscent of the dress Audrey Hepburn is pictured wearing. It has all the hallmarks of high-end fashion. Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.

Shop Policies

COVID-19

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We now offer an alternate express delivery service via DHL for those of you who want your packages more expediently. This option is currently delivering packages within a seven-day timeframe from pick-up.

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 :)

Alterations
Obviously, as these are one- off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

Special Orders
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Photography
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