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"

$958.80

Original: $3,196.00

1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown—

$3,196.00