{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-bronze-and-gold-designer-jean-allen-dress-new","title":"Vintage 1950s Bronze and Gold Designer Jean Allen Dress- New!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__form-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__popups-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 34 inches + 86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWaist\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 26 inches + 66 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHips: Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 14.5  inches + 37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall Length from Outside Shoulder: 41  inches + 104 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZipper Length: 14  inches + 36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHem Allowance: 1 inch + 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeam Allowance: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are taken from the outside. The garment is measured flat with the tape \u003cstrong\u003estretched tightly\u003c\/strong\u003e from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Vintage late 1950s cocktail dress commercially made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Fabric features alternate stripes bronze (wider) and gold (narrow)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Bodice has a sweetheart neckline bordered with a self-fabric trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWaist slopes from underbust at front to below waist at rear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Self-bow under bust \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Full skirt with  horizontal panelling at front and vertical at back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Intricate trim placement where skirt meets bodice\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e* Label reads \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJean Allen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a quality fashion label operating in London from the 1950s to the early 1980s. The driving force behind the label was Jean Parry-Billings, a prolific British dress designer, whose work spanned well over two decades. The label was worn widely across London and the greater UK by the up-and-coming younger set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHaving learnt her craft from older cousin Peggy Allen, Jean established her fashion label ‘Jean Allen’ as an homage to her tutor, who remained involved with its inception until her own retirement, leaving Jean to drive the design side alone. With her husband looking after the financial side of the label, Jean Allen clothing was soon enjoying demand in excess of 1500 garments per week. The label could always be found in high-end stores such as Peter Jones, House of Fraser and Harrods, while her affordable cocktail dresses were a brand leader throughout the period. With particular emphasis on fabric quality, Jean frequented numerous Paris and Rome fashion shows to merge the latest designs with her choice of materials, thereby striking a delicate balance of style and substance, a rarity in many quarters of the British fashion scene at the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eReleasing up to eight collections a year, Jean Allen also enjoyed overseas success, consistently exporting to Europe and North America as demand continued to soar, and as a fan of Italian fashion house Balenciaga, Jean’s opulence was showcased in her personal life, as she enjoyed fast cars and large sprawling estates across the British countryside. Sadly, after her husband and business partner Kenneth died in the mid 1980s, Jean reluctantly chose to wind down the label, before spending the rest of her years in relative seclusion. (courtesy of Barefoot Vintage, UK).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo notable flaws - Great condition for its age - very minor cracking to gold stripes in some areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that these are vintage items with a previous life, so minor signs of wear are almost inevitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese signs could include previous alterations, repairs, frays, minor stitch defects or small marks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut please, don't expect the item to be in pristine unworn condition - unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe endeavour to show or describe obvious imperfections on each listing to assist in making an informed purchase.  You are welcome to ask any questions regarding sizing or condition before any purchase. We assure you of a prompt reply, including additional photography if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA high-quality and intricately cut dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe listing is for the dress only and does not include any accessories that may have been photographed with the item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis item was not pinned to the dress form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Policies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe make every effort to post your item within 2-4 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our \u003cstrong\u003epostage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages \u003c\/strong\u003e- all with tracking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayBys\/Layaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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 :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshop -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e let us know we may be able to help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you with a special listing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coutura Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44175321071734,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4945\/files\/1_4aeab9d6-13b9-4025-a495-4ec7e44cfaed.jpg?v=1789281247","url":"https:\/\/www.couturavintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-bronze-and-gold-designer-jean-allen-dress-new","provider":"Coutura Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}