{"product_id":"1970s-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-for-rembrandt-ivory-jersey-caftan-dress-w-gathered-front","title":"1970s Yuki by Gnyuki Torimaru for Rembrandt Ivory Jersey Caftan Dress W Gathered Front","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress dates to the early-mid 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of \u003cspan face=\"arial, helvetica\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica;\"\u003eGnyuki Torimaru.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"arial, helvetica\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica;\"\u003eGnyuki Torimaru\u003c\/span\u003e started out as an architect before becoming a textile engineer and then a designer. He worked for Louis Feraud, Pierre Cardin and Norman Norell before striking out on his own in 1972.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortly after the launch of his couture label he teamed up with Rembrandt to produce a ready-to-wear line that had the feel of his couture pieces but was available at locations outside of his atelier. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis name became very well known around the globe after creating pieces for Princess Diana’s visit to Japan in 1986. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entire exhibit was dedicated to him at the Kobe Fashion Museum \u003cem\u003e\"Gnyuki Torimaru: Legendary Fashion Designer\" \u003c\/em\u003ein 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress is amazing and it is also an incredible statement piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is a light in weight ivory jersey that has a soft slinky feel to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is very easy to wear despite its dramatic presence. It is cut very loose and easy through the entire body and the sleeves are phenomenal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neck line is high and then the entire front is gathered into a circle that sits at about the waist area. It is gathered into the circle from both the top and below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis gathering at the front is key to the design of the dress. It creates that beautiful draped feel that runs all the way to the hem at the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sleeves are created by extending out the jersey from the body of the dress. Each one starts incredibly wide as it comes out from below the waist area and then narrows down to a easy cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extreme volume above the cuff is what helps them to billow up above the wrist more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis leaves it completely open on the sides in the bust area and it is very full and generous through the waist and hips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom there it swoops down to the hem to create that unbelievably dramatic effect. It lets the fabric billow around you beautifully when you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the back it falls in one swoop of fabric to give an almost caped effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe movement and boldness of the design is amazing to see. Everything about this dress has a feel of organic movement and drama. It is a remarkable dress and even more stunning on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and it closes at the back with a zipper. There is a jersey covered elastic piece that you can wrap and hook around the waist if you wish. It could also be worn without that hooked if you need more room. The outer jersey layer is tremendously voluminous and its easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. On a smaller frame it will just drape more. The neck would not close on my dress form and I have included its measurements below. I see a couple of tiny minor very faint marks. Please see the photo after the label shot for an example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNeck: 13\" around\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: approximately 24\" and they are full and open around the upper arm.\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: no defined seam\u003cbr\u003eBust-hips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 62\" from neck to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5788\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":"Sharon Fields","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54518039478556,"sku":"DD5788","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_85168157-7da2-46e4-9443-23a7d167fb60.jpg?v=1788469774","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1970s-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-for-rembrandt-ivory-jersey-caftan-dress-w-gathered-front","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}