Nina Ricci High Art--Enough Said.... From the catwalk of the Historic Ebony Fashion Fair hails this wearable high Nina Ricci Couture evening ensemble. In our 30 plus years of fashion collecting we have seen very few, if any, pieces of this quality, beauty, and wearabllity! This ensemble is true to couture fashion with its use of magnificent lace, silk, and other natural fibers. Boning in all of the rights places add to the structure of this wonderful work of art. The detail work and beauty in its form and stitch is apparent throughout. The bodice boasts elegant lace and flairs from a high in front to low in back. The lace covered bodice is beautifully scalloped along its edges. The bodice dips at the breast bone for a sultry look whilst the lace allows for a bit of innocence amidst this striking red piece of art! Bodice and skirt have zippered back closures.
Top - Bust: 35, Waist: 28, Shoulder Hem Length: 33 1/2 inches
Skirt- Waist: 27 1/2, Length: 44, Sweep of skirt 60"
*All MRS Couture garments have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked before shipping, so that they are ready to wear upon arrival.
$485.00
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This is dress is Classic Halston. He created clothing that is both incredibly comfortable and sensual at the same time and without ever being too revealing. Not an easy feat at all ... but he made it look so easy.
The lightweight jersey length and its long sleeves make it perfect for day to nightwear or wear any season of the year. It can be dressed up, down, but just dress in it! Perfect for a night of channeling an era of wild fun!
Roy Halston Frowick was born on 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa. He initially took inspiration to sew from his grandmother. He would create hats for his mother and alter clothing for his sisters. His foundation in fashion progressed in his teen years as he attended Indiana University for a short spell and then The Art Institute of Chicago while earning funds through creating windows displays. Hat making would be his first love and in 1957 opened his first shop. While he had a small but important following, it wasn’t until Jacqueline Kennedy wore her famous (Halston) Pillbox hat in ‘61 that he became an instant success. He rode the wave of fame and fortune for a while but once hats started to go out of fashion, so did Halston’s sales. Halston’s low point would prove to be a test for what was next in his life. After much experimentation, a failed collection, and the help of his well curated team, he developed the minimalist yet irresistible look we all know and love! He was a true creator of culture during his time. Halston’s work was revered within the studio 54 crowd, worn by all the “It Girls” and on the cover of popular magazines.
Length: 57.25"
Bust: 40"
Waist: 28
Hips: 32