{"product_id":"fall-1969-oscar-de-la-renta-black-velvet-dress-w-metallic-gold-embroidered-dots-metal-trim","title":"Fall 1969 Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Dress w Metallic Gold Embroidered Dots \u0026 Metal Trim","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dress is from the fall 1969 Oscar de la Renta collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Oscar de la Renta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is just a fantastic and rare find. Peggy Palmer was photographed by Francesco Scavullo for the December issue of Cosmopolitan that same year wearing the twin the dress. It is incredible to have that reference photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eI love that this is such a fantastic and early example of his work. In 1965, at the very beginning of his career, Oscar entered into a partnership with the fashion house of Jane Derby. Jane died shortly after that partnership was formed and in 1966 the first labels that bore only the Oscar de la Renta name appeared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dress is made out of a inky black cotton velvet that has been hand embroidered with gold metallic dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring this time period Oscar was using extremely lavish and decadent finishes and you can see that in the edging that circles the neck line cuffs and around the hip. The bands that you see there are made from actual gold toned metal mixed with gold, braiding, sequins and prong set rhinestones. This is an incredibly decadent choice and shows the attention and quality that you will only find in vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neckline of the dress is scooped and has been finished with the metallic edging described above. The shoulders are soft and the sleeves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eare kept simple, narrowing down slightly into zipper cuffs that are edged in the same metal detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe bodice skims down to the waist. There is a dropped seam just below the waist that is curved downwards and cut generously. The dress comes with its original matching velvet and gold belt that hooks into place to add more shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eIt curves back out under that over the hips. The very top of the hips have another band of that same metal and rhinestone detailing that wraps all the way around. This is a very clever way to create the specific shape that the skirt has by adding a touch of added structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003ePockets sit along the seam just under that banding and when you put your hands in the pockets it helps to add and emphasize the intended shape. If you really wanted to emphasize and exaggerate that shape even more you could add some structure under the dress around the hip area so that it really sits full and wide. From there t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003ehe skirt widens out beautifully as it falls to the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eOver the entire dress are large dots that are made from a gold metal thread embroidered onto the velvet backdrop to create the shape of the dots. These are a fantastic and whimsical addition to the dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a black silk and closes with a back zipper. Each cuff has a hidden set zipper. The belt hooks to close with multiple holes to choose from. Pockets on each hip. I see some dots that have a bit of patina to them with the occasional missing gold thread in America. It's very minor and mentioned for accuracy. There is the occasional small gold medal piece missing on the braiding. I also want to note that the skirt is turned up under the metal braiding around the hem by just under three inches. There is also 1.25\" turned under the cuffs of each sleeve. If you needed extra length on either spot it would be possible to let them down as there does not seem to be any wear (or very minor wear) along the edges. The belt is 36.5 inches from and to end with four options to hook it closed. It appears that it was re-glued at some point and you can see some evidence of that on the back. This is minor and doesn't show but mention for accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eExcellent condition with the minor note above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: 23\" and they are just under 13\" around the upper arm with 1.25\" turned under as noted above.\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: to 16\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 18\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 15\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 27\"\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 14.5\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 58.5\" from top of shoulder to hem with just under 3\" turned under as noted above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5844\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":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824998928668,"sku":"DD5844","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_aca09419-63ae-48b3-aa89-5b844e682463.jpg?v=1793723592","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/fall-1969-oscar-de-la-renta-black-velvet-dress-w-metallic-gold-embroidered-dots-metal-trim","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}