1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown
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1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown

1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown

Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining. 

  • Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
  • From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
  • Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck 
  • Soft velvet bodice 
  • Sleeves with zipper opening 
  • Inner waistband fastener 
  • Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown 
  • Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers 
  • Back vent slit opening
  • Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
  • Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
  • Pierre Cardin label
  • Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
  • Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4 

Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 35"
Sweep: 40"
Length (Center Back): 60"
Length (Center Back to Waist): 15.5"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Back Vent Slit (Length): 16"
$1,118.60

Original: $3,196.00

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1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown

$3,196.00

$1,118.60

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1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown

Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining. 

  • Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
  • From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
  • Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck 
  • Soft velvet bodice 
  • Sleeves with zipper opening 
  • Inner waistband fastener 
  • Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown 
  • Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers 
  • Back vent slit opening
  • Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
  • Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
  • Pierre Cardin label
  • Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
  • Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4 

Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 35"
Sweep: 40"
Length (Center Back): 60"
Length (Center Back to Waist): 15.5"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Back Vent Slit (Length): 16"

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Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining. 

  • Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
  • From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
  • Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck 
  • Soft velvet bodice 
  • Sleeves with zipper opening 
  • Inner waistband fastener 
  • Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown 
  • Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers 
  • Back vent slit opening
  • Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
  • Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
  • Pierre Cardin label
  • Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
  • Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4 

Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 35"
Sweep: 40"
Length (Center Back): 60"
Length (Center Back to Waist): 15.5"
Length (Waist to Hem): 44"
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15.5"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Sleeve Opening: 8"
Sleeve Zipper (Length): 3"
Back Vent Slit (Length): 16"