ARCHIVE - 1970s Cream Wool Sequinned Dress with Green Zigzag Pattern
This rich cream wool dress was designed in the 1970s by Imperial and is hand-decorated with eye-catching, iridescent cream sequins all-over. The beadwork across this gown is irresistible. Blown-up zigzag patterns in emerald green cover the whole dress, intricately detailed and composed of drum beads, iridescent sequins and dotted with ivory pearls. The beadwork sits on a wool cloth that has a hint of stretch, making it a very comfortable wear that flatteringly hugs the wearer’s body. It is tailored to a maxi-length with a rounded neckline and thick straps. The edges of this dress are trimmed with twisting rows of green drum beads. A tonal zip secures the back of the dress, topped with a hook-and-eye clasp. There is a slit in the back of the skirt. The label reads “Made in Hong Kong” and it would have been entirely hand-embellished. Hong Kong was renowned for its craftsmanship during this time.
Extremely well preserved and is in excellent vintage condition; the beading is particularly pristine for a piece of its age. The composition label states that this is 100% Wool. It is labelled a US size 10 but more suited to a US 6 or UK 10 in modern sizing. The fabric has about 0.5cm of stretch on the below measurements. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this was a great fit on her.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH - 57 in. (145 cm)
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F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website - please let us know a week in advance.
We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.
We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.
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We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
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We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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