{"product_id":"incredible-1974-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-for-rembrandt-ivory-jersey-front-plunge-caftan-dress","title":"Incredible 1974 Yuki by Gnyuki Torimaru for Rembrandt Ivory Jersey Front Plunge Caftan Dress","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mainline version of this dress dates to 1973 and then this RTW version was released in 1974.\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 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. The twin of the dress was also shot for several publications in both 1973 and 1974.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress is amazing and it is an incredible statement piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is a light-in-weight ivory jersey that has a soft slinky feel to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is very easy to wear despite its dramatic presence. It is cut very loose and easy through the entire body and the sleeves are phenomenal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neckline is done in a phenomenal plunge that goes right down to the waist. The jersey is gathered into the waist from the sides to create the soft vertical draping that you see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gathering at the front and the deep plunge are key features to the design of the dress. It is what creates that beautiful draped feel that runs all the way to the hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sleeves are created by extending out the jersey from the body of the dress. Each one starts incredibly wide as it comes out from below the waist area and then narrows down to a extra long cuff that closes with two buttons at their ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extreme volume above the long defined cuffs are what helps them to billow up above the wrist more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis design leaves the caftan completely opened on the sides from the bust area all the way down through the waist and hips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom there it swoops down to the hem to create the unbelievably dramatic draping down each side and it lets the fabric billow around you beautifully when you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the back it falls in one swoop of fabric to give an almost caped effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe movement and boldness of the design is amazing to see. Everything about this dress has a feel of organic movement and drama. It is a remarkable dress and even more stunning on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and it closes at the front at the base of the plunge with a zipper. There is a jersey covered elastic piece that you can step into around the waist if you wish. It could also be worn without that if you need more room. The outer jersey layer is tremendously voluminous and 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\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShoulders: no defined seam\u003cbr\u003eBust-hips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 59\" from neck to hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5790\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":54518055043356,"sku":"DD5790","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_31c1207d-6d03-474c-a68c-27f452f3c2d5.jpg?v=1788469956","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/incredible-1974-yuki-by-gnyuki-torimaru-for-rembrandt-ivory-jersey-front-plunge-caftan-dress","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}