{"product_id":"1970s-louis-feraud-black-chiffon-dress-with-multi-coloured-embroidered-dots-ruffles","title":"Prettiest 1970s Louis Feraud Black Chiffon Ruffled Dress w Multi Coloured Embroidered Dots","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThis gorgeous dress dates to the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Louis Feraud \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eFeraud opened his first boutique in 1950 in Cannes selling sundresses to the jet set. By 1956 he had moved to Paris and opened a couture atelier and in 1960s made his first official couture presentation. Ready-to-wear followed in 1970. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eHe won the Golden Thimble in 1978 and again in 1984. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe dress is made out of a black chiffon that has embroidered dots in various sizes scattered over the chiffon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe dots are done in a pale lavender, a soft green, and a golden yellow and they cover the dress from top to bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe neckline is scooped and it can be worn set wide across the shoulders. Following the curve of the neckline is a ruffled edging in the same fabric. There is another ruffled finish at the end of each cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe shoulders are soft and the sleeves extend out from there. They are more full and than are brought in with a button around the wrist above their ruffles. I love how they are a single layer of the chiffon so you get a bit of transparency through the chiffon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe bodice is cut to skim over you and the waist is seamed. I have added a grosgrain ribbon to cinch in the waist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eUnder that skirt is remarkably full. As it falls from the waist it expands outwards and there are many yards of fabric in skirt. This gives it a tremendous amount of movement as you move.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eUnder the top layer of the skirt is black inner lining that is also very full. The edge of the inner skirt is finished with a ruffle that has a similar feel to the one around the neck. I have taken a detailed shot of that for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eOnce on the body and moving the dress has incredible movement. It is very pretty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe dress is lined through the bodice with a second layer of black chiffon and the skirt has a more opaque black lining. It closes with a back zipper and each cuff buttons to close. The ribbon is not original to the dress but will be sent with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eTagged a vintage Feraud 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: 24.5\" and they are just under 14\" around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: no true defined seam\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 18.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 14\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 15\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 56.5\" from top of shoulder to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5770\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiona Mackay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54444133155100,"sku":"DD5770","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_32402c9a-4aeb-4f33-a836-da4ec1db65cd.jpg?v=1786979590","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1970s-louis-feraud-black-chiffon-dress-with-multi-coloured-embroidered-dots-ruffles","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}