1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched waist and full skirt of Dior’s famous “New Look fashions under an American licence. This dress is a great example with dainty short-sleeves and a flared, box-pleated skirt. The fabric is stunning; matte silk printed with abstract, painterly florals in rich blue, indigo and sky blue hues. The top is fitted and has a huge, padded sweeping bertha collar that falls over the shoulders like a wrap-around shawl. At the back, it finishes with two elegant points. The bust is lined with grey-blue acetate or viscose. It fastens at the back of the neck with a hidden zip and hook-and-eye clasp.
This dress is in excellent vintage condition for a dress of over 65 years of age with no issues of any note. It retains the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) label for 1955 to 1963 at the bottom of the zip. The fabric does not have any stretch and was a good fit on our model who is a UK 8-10 or US 4-6 and 5ft 11in (180 cm).
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)
HIP - 50 in. (127 cm)
LENGTH - 41 in. (104 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
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.
You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.
Do you have a price range?
Many of our lower-priced pieces (under £150) are not available to buy online. Our prices range from £80 - £600 for separates. Dresses start at around £150 and go up to £2,500 for the very best antique pieces and designer vintage. Our bridalwear ranges from £300 - £3,000.
Can I bring anyone with me?
Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
Where can I get alterations?
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.
Do you have an after-care service?
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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You are free to cancel but please do give us as much notice as possible. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be invoiced a late cancellation fee of £25.
Where's the showroom?
Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.
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