{"product_id":"rare-1986-fabrice-simon-couture-off-shoulder-beaded-black-dress-w-pastel-pink-lower-skirts","title":"Rare 1986 Fabrice Simon Couture Off Shoulder Beaded Black Dress w Pastel Pink Lower Skirts","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003eThis is a stunning and rare dress designed by \u003c\/span\u003eCoty Award winning, Haitian born designer, Fabrice Simon\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eHe was one of the preeminent black designers during this time period and pieces by him are very hard to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is the very near twin of the piece worn by Cornelia Guest in the photo that we have added here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltext\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHis clothes were worn by some of the most famous names of the time and his work was seen on women like Kathleen Turner, Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston, who wore one of his dresses to the 1988 Grammy's. The top supermodels of the time like Iman, Beverly Johnson, Christie Brinkley and Jerry Hall were also all fans of his work. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe dress is meant to be worn off the shoulder and the entire top of the neckline features an elaborate finish made out of a two layers of a black silk. Each layer is attached down its middle and then sat side-by-side. The edges are all angled and pointed. This creates a gorgeous volume around your shoulders that balances out the volume of the lower skirts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe body of the dress is a black silk that is covered in black tube beads. The beads run over the dress in an interesting little panel with big square cut, rhinestones and little beads interspersed throughout for a little added glitz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe waist comes in and then the dress curves back out over the hips. It is fitted to past the hips with a border of the black beading that runs around where the skirt is attached. A ruffle with the same detail and finish as the shoulder sits below that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe lower skirt is incredibly full. It is made out of a soft pink silk that flares out all around you and moves incredibly as you move. There is a built-in underskirt that is made out of multiple layers of a white net with a very inner layer of an ivory silk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eAn incredible piece that is a rare example of his work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThe top of the dress is fully lined in a black silk and the skirt is finished as described above. It closes with a back zipper. There is light boning through the bust and elastic at the top of the shoulders. There are some very small areas where the bead work is missing and some grubbiness on the skirt. Please see the photos after the label shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is no size tag present as it would have been custom made. Please go by the measurements list of below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eExcellent overall condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: to 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 19.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: approx 65\" from top of the natural shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5810\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":54576893919516,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_f3d0629f-8e20-4334-95f2-f812f6e8c73b.jpg?v=1743091285","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/rare-1986-fabrice-simon-couture-off-shoulder-beaded-black-dress-w-pastel-pink-lower-skirts","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}