This is a remarkable example of Courreges and the work that Andre was doing during that time period. I know we often associate his work with very mod and short pieces but he also did many dramatic pieces in fabrics like this. It is a highly glossed, thicker weight, smooth finish cotton. At the time this would have been extremely experimental. I love that this one takes the shape that we so closely associate with him and extends and exaggerates it to full length. This dress would not have half the impact it has if it was shorter. I am sometimes more excited to find these bolder and more unusual pieces from him then the more common mod feeling ones. A version of this one was also photoed just after the Spring 1974 collection was shown. Having documentation on it makes it even more special as so many of his pieces don't have any.

This beautiful dress is made out of a coated cotton in an ivory and it is just absolutely stunning. Onto that is a print that is done to look like it was hand painted onto the fabric. I love that the print looks like little abstract hearts though I have to say that some of them almost have the feel of little curled up cats too. Many of his pieces are a play on volume and proportion and this dress is an amazing example of that. It is a dramatic piece that has a slightly more bare and fitted feel through the upper bodice and then flares and widens out very dramatically to the hem. The fabric is light in weight but has enough weight to it to hold the shape. The exterior has a coating that gives it a slight sheen and then inside it is lined in an ivory muslin. The slight sheen combined with the absolutely superb seaming details and ruffles create a fabulous look. All of the seams are set vertically to help add to the feeling of length. The bust drops into a V and it actually zips up at the front along the seam so that the zipper is hidden. Following the neckline is a double ruffle in an organza in two different shades of brown. The organza is finished along it's edge so that it has a bit of structure and can stand outwards from the dress. The same ruffle treatment runs around each opening for the arms. I love the little bow at the base of the neck too. It is just the sweetest with it's shaped and curving feel. It is an extremely collectible and rare dress. It looks to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition with a small note below

Fully lined as described above. It zips to close at the front at the base of the V neck. Tagged a Courreges B. In its original length. I see one small area of spots near the hem and some grubbiness to the interior neckline, otherwise it appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Bust: to 18" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: to 15.5" flat across from seam to seam
Hips: to 20.5" flat across from seam to seam
Length: 59" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3974

Reference Photo: Model in Courreges, November 1973.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

In 1952, Givenchy founded his namesake house on Rue Alfred de Vigny in Paris and quickly rose to fame as one of the grand couturiers. 16 years later for the 1968-69 season, he added a ready-to-wear line of clothing and accessories called 'Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique'. The line was initially sold in the United States exclusively through Bergdorf Goodman and was eventually made available at other retailers. The line was high end and extremely well made and it was made to appeal to his non-couture clients who wanted to be able to purchase a piece of the Givenchy dream. This label continued until 1992 when it was retired and rebranded as the Givenchy Couture label which this dress is from. This dress is also interesting as it is the obvious ready to wear version of two of the Haute Couture dresses presented that season. I have included the photos of those two runway shots here as it is always interesting to see the progression and translation of Couture to ready-to-wear.

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3973

Reference Photos: Spring 1994 Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Collection.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Some pieces just make you happy inside when you see them and this brilliant Pucci jumpsuit is one of those. It is an absolutely gorgeous Pucci piece with a classic Pucci color palette in shades of taupes and whites. It is made out of a silk jersey that glides and skims over your body perfectly. This fabric choice makes it extremely comfortable to wear and move in. The neckline is scooped at the back and front and the jumpsuit is suspended by two tiny straps made from the same printed jersey. It hugs the torso and the waist is seamed for some shaping. It has its original wide cut fabric belt so that you can cinch in the waist even more if you wish. Each pant has a straight fit so that they fall perfectly. This is a very rare Pucci that is instantly recognizable and very sexy. The print and colors all work with each other beautifully. Excellent condition with one small note below

Unlined and closes with a back zipper. The fabric does have some stretch but the waist is a firm measurement. The label and size tag were removed at some point in its history but the fabric is signed throughout. Original tie belt. It looks like it was let down around the waist a touch as I see a faint double line of stitches running around the seam, otherwise it appears to have been worn very little. Please see the final shot. This is completely covered when the belt is worn. 

Bust: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12.5" from top of the shoulder to waist
Pants: 37" from waist seam to hem
Inseam: 27"
Gusset: 13"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3972

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.