1980s Vicky Tiel Couture 'Kaimak' Gathered Black Net Fitted Dress w Beading Detailing

This exact dress was worn by Adria Arjona to the Instyle party for the Golden Globes 2018 weekend of parties. Adria looked amazing in it and it gives you a great idea of how wonderful the dress is once on. We are also happy to have been able to add this event to the provenance of this gorgeous dress. Vicky Tiel was backed by Elizabeth Taylor as a young designer after working on the costume for 'Whats New Pussycat'. After a stint with a partner she launched her self named label in Paris in 1970. She as one of the very early boutique owner/designers that offered a ready-to-wear option in Paris. That said her clothes often walk a fine line between ready-to-wear and couture in terms of their construction and techniques used. By the mid to late seventies her style had developed into the ultra sexy and feminine clothing that she is now known for. By the eighties and into the nineties, she had a cult celebrity following. She was known for her body hugging, sexy, fitted designs and her elaborate gathering of fabrics on her dresses.

The dress is gorgeous and it is cut to highlight all of your curves. I love that under the label is a second label that has the hand written name of the dress 'Kaimak'. It is very well made. The dress is the perfect example of her signature cut, done to be as fitted as possible. Another of her signatures was a dress that is strapless and you could easily tuck the tiny straps on on this one so you can wear it either way. In 1985 People Magazine declared her to be 'the Queen of the strapless dress' and these tight, ruched dresses were a favourite on the red carpet. The body of the dress is made of an extensively draped black netting that has been entirely hand set into place to create the ruching that you see. These are hand set into place from the top of the bodice to the hem. The draping covers the entire dress, back and front, top to bottom. It is cut to be very fitted and meant to hug your every curve while the seaming and interior support shape and mold the body. The bodice has interior boning to help to create this shape and to push the breasts up. Across the upper front there is a panel of extensive bead work that is set on a backdrop of black lace. This peeks out from the silk netting as if it was a separate undergarment that has been exposed. This peek-a-boo effect adds to the sensuality of the dress. A high slit up the back allows you to walk because it is cut to be so fitted you probably would not be able to otherwise. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Boned through the interior bodice. Tagged a 40 with handwritten tag. Hand finishes throughout and very well made

Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from top of bodice to hem
Back slit: 20" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1384

Reference Photos: Adria Arjona at the Instyle Golden Globes Party 2018. Styled by Jamie Schneider Mizrahi.

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