{"product_id":"1976-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-deep-blue-jersey-draped-halter-dress-w-its-matching-jersey-jacket","title":"1976 Yuki by Gnyuki Torimaru Deep Blue Jersey Draped Halter Dress w its Matching Jersey Jacket","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress and jacket set dates to 1976.\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, and also did a second line called Yuki2, 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\u003eA similar dress was famously shot on Jerry Hall for Vogue in 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric on both pieces is a light in weight deep blue jersey that has a soft slinky feel to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress and jacket are both very easy to wear despite their dramatic presence. Both have a loose and easy cut through the entire body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress slips over the head to wear and is suspended by straps that curve up and around on either side of your neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe entire front and back have been gathered into the middle of the strap. This 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 all the way around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sides drape down from 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. The bias cut lets it move around you beautifully when you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver that is a simple jacket that also slips on and has no closures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colour is notched and the sleeves extend out the soft shoulders. They are cut to slightly narrow as they reach their ends and are meant to sit, just past the elbow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe body of the jacket is gathered into a shoulder yolk, and then it falls freely around you. It stops just short of length of the dress to create a pretty silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything about this dress has a feel of organic movement and drama. It is a remarkable dress and jacket set and even more stunning on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI always love when something has two pieces because it really lets you mix a match with things you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth pieces are unlined and slip onto wear. The dress has a hook and eye above a small keyhole at the back up the neck. The jacket has no closures. Its easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. On a smaller frame it will just drape more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth pieces are tagged a vintage UK Yuki 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDress\u003cbr\u003eBust: 16-21\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist-hips: to 25\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: approximately 60\" from top of straps to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJacket\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: approximately 20\"and they are 16\"around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: no true defined seam \u003cbr\u003eBust: to 24\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist-hips: open with no front closure\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 49.5\" from top of bodice to waist\u003cbr\u003eSkirt: \" from waist to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5796\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":54546178343196,"sku":"DD5796","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_2f111dc9-8d17-4d8d-a834-26a6e20a81c9.jpg?v=1788915513","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1976-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-deep-blue-jersey-draped-halter-dress-w-its-matching-jersey-jacket","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}