1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown
Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining.
- Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
- From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
- Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck
- Soft velvet bodice
- Sleeves with zipper opening
- Inner waistband fastener
- Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown
- Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers
- Back vent slit opening
- Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
- Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
- Pierre Cardin label
- Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
- Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4
Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 35"
Sweep: 40"
Length (Center Back): 60"
Length (Center Back to Waist): 15.5"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Back Vent Slit (Length): 16"
$1,118.60
Original: $3,196.00
-65%1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown—
$3,196.00
$1,118.60
Description
Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining.
- Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
- From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
- Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck
- Soft velvet bodice
- Sleeves with zipper opening
- Inner waistband fastener
- Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown
- Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers
- Back vent slit opening
- Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
- Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
- Pierre Cardin label
- Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
- Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4
Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 35"
Sweep: 40"
Length (Center Back): 60"
Length (Center Back to Waist): 15.5"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Back Vent Slit (Length): 16"
