{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-raoul-couture-cream-wiggle-dress-new-1","title":"Vintage 1960s Raoul Couture Cream Wiggle Dress- NEW!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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: 36 inches + 91 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaist: 28 inches + 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHips: 40 inches + 102 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTotal Length from Outside Shoulder: 39 inches + 99 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHem Length : 4.5 inches + 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZipper Length: 17\u003cspan\u003e inches + 43 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeam Allowance: 1 inch + 2.5 cm (per side) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Early 1960s cream wool crepe wiggle dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Classic silhouette with a defined waist and straight skirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Bodice has a wide scooped neckline and short sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Shelf bust that is slightly puckered from the centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• A decorative border of drop pearls and beads highlights the bust and neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Centre self-fabric bow at the neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Skirt is shaped to hug the figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Back plastic zipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Dress is fully lined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Label reads \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaoul Couture - Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaoul Couture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was a highly respected fashion house based in Flinders Lane, Melbourne from around 1955 until 1963.  The head designer was Leonard Legge. All the garments from this label have been top quality and show an appreciation of fine fabrics – generally silk or wool, with embellishments. The label is one of the upper eschelons in Australian couture, sitting well respected amongst collectable contemporaries like Le Louvre, Hall Ludlow and Magg.  Legge went on to work for another Australian high fashion label \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrue Acton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The Brighton Historical Society in Victoria holds a small collection of Hartnell and Raoul Couture garments, including a Gown of the Year Award-winning dress donated by Ralph Samuel. (Courtesy of Nicole Jenkins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo notable flaws that I can see, other than a few missing beads and the skirt was tacked up at the hem and is coming loose. The skirt can be dropped to its original length if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStunning dress that really flatters the figure, made by a highly respected Australian designer label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis item has not been pinned to the dress form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\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 postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - 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","brand":"Coutura Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038890455158,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4945\/products\/1_5b1b9cfe-05c2-40bb-ad59-179b5a161a47.jpg?v=1672810672","url":"https:\/\/www.couturavintage.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-raoul-couture-cream-wiggle-dress-new-1","provider":"Coutura Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}