{"product_id":"iconic-spring-1984-hubert-de-givenchy-haute-couture-runway-silk-chiffon-strapless-dress-coat-set","title":"Iconic Spring 1984 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress \u0026 Coat Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Spring 1984 Givenchy Haute Couture collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Hubert de Givenchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dress would have been completely made by hand in the Paris atelier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a very recognizable piece of Couture by Givenchy and a rare collectible. Its twin was used for the ad campaign that year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThis would have been made completely by hand in the Paris atelier. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is the full set comprised of the strapless dress and the matching evening sleeved cape\/coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eBoth pieces are made from a silk organza that has a brilliant floral print covering its entire surface. The fabric choice keeps both pieces very light in weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dress is strapless and has a full built-in inner boned corset that holds it in place on you. The neckline is detailed with a double layer of ruffles in the same silk and then the silk glides over an inner silk ivory dress to widen out a touch as it reaches the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the dress is a touch shorter than the back and you get this pretty line as a result. It is very easy to wear because of the ease of the cut through the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eOver that is an incredible sleeved evening coat. This is where the piece really takes on its dramatic feel. It is meant to feel oversized and voluminous over the inner dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe outer piece has that same ruffle treatment that follows the entire front edge and hem. More ruffles circle around the top of each shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sleeves are incredibly full above their cuffs and each one has built-in tulle and stiffened netting. That helps to hold the incredible shape once it is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe outer silk layer of the coat sits over an inner silk chiffon layer for the perfect light structure. It billows out from the shoulders down to the floor in a massive bit of volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eShoulder pads sit inside each shoulder for added shape. They could be easily removed if you wanted a softer look. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eBoth pieces are completely made by hand and are of an absolutely beautiful quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dress closes at the side with a row of silk covered snaps and then the inner built-in corset zips to close under that. There is a hooked stay at the waist and another stay placed just under the bust to help hold the dress properly in place. On the outer coat there is a single hook at the top of the neck. The proper Givenchy Haute Couture label and written couture tape tag under the label are present on both pieces. They also have their attached metal disc Couture hangtag that was added to Couture pieces during this era. They appear to have been worn very little at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is no size tag present because these are true Couture. Please go by the measurements below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDress\u003cbr\u003eBust: 16.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eInner waist: 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eInner hips: 19\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 9.5\" from top of bodice to inner waist, not including the ruffles\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 49\" from top of bodice to front hem and 52\" to the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvening Coat\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 23\" and are full and open through the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: approx 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 26\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist-Hips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 57\" from neck to hem\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED and the coat is OSFA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5682\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photo: 1984 Givenchy Haute Couture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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":54174710235420,"sku":"DD5682","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/7_29454685-5c50-4c1b-8d48-d1801ca65b3c.jpg?v=1780449595","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/iconic-spring-1984-hubert-de-givenchy-haute-couture-runway-silk-chiffon-strapless-dress-coat-set","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}