{"product_id":"fall-1982-hubert-de-givenchy-haute-couture-runway-silk-silk-velvet-dress-w-feather-detailing","title":"Fall 1982 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk \u0026 Silk Velvet Dress w Feather Detailing","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDue to new customs regulations this dress can only ship to a Canadian address. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this or need assitance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis dress is from the Fall 1982 Givenchy collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Hubert de Givenchy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI believe this is the actual runway sample that walked the runway. The only photo that we have been able to find to verify its presence on the runway is one from the back but it is still a photo that shows that it is a runway piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt would have been made completely by hand in the Paris atelier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dress is unlabelled and it is made by hand in the same level other of his runway samples that we have had in the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bodice and sleeves are made from a black velvet with a flat pile finish. I love how it is cut to sit off shoulder and leave a bare expanse of skin across the top of your shoulders. Two little straps curve over the top of the shoulder to hold it perfectly in place and then the sleeves drop so your upper arm is bare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe neck line and the very top of each sleeve have a finish of black feathers that add an amazing feel to the dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe sleeves have been tacked into place along the edge of the bodice and they have an elastic running around the top edge for an easy fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bodice comes in for shape around the waist and then curves back down to the top of the hip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt is spectacular. It comes out from the bottom seam of the top and explodes outward around you with incredible volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt is made out of a fine black and silver-grey striped silk that has a pretty red metallic dot woven through its surface. It is the perfect subtle touch of colour and contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe way the feathers fall around the sleeves and upper bodice is just incredible. They also create slight movements when you move. This is a superb example of his Couture abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bodice of the dress is fully lined in a black silk and the skirt is lined with a black silk organza. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt closes with a back zipper and each sleeve zippers to close at the wrist. It is finished a level appropriate to a runway sample and all of the work is by hand. It appears to have been worn very little at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is no size tag present given that it is Couture. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeves: 17\" from their open top to the end and the elastic stretches from 8-10\" around \u003cbr\u003eBust: to 16\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eNatural waist: to 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eSeam at the top of the hips: 16.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 14\" from top of bodice to seam at the top of the hips\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 59\" from the top of the shoulder to the front hem and the back extends another 4 \" past that. There is an additional. 5\" of silk turned under the hem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5730\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\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":54292530364700,"sku":"DD5730","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_1d3845d8-ed07-4ca0-b33c-f081e9796e57.jpg?v=1741531588","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/fall-1982-hubert-de-givenchy-haute-couture-runway-silk-silk-velvet-dress-w-feather-detailing","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}