Madame Grès
S/S 1963 Haute Couture Hand-Pleated One-Shoulder Pink and Cream Gown
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S/S 1963 Madame Grès Haute Couture (Attributed) hand-pleated one-shoulder pink and cream silk jersey gown. Extremely rare bi-color Grecian-style drape gown with full skirt and elaborate hand-pleated signature detailing at bust. Built-in corset with boning and concealed side zip closure. Hook-and-eye closure at back strap for ease of try-on. Rare gown as documented in Harper's Bazaar. In very good vintage condition with slight discoloration at pleating consistent with age, faint pen mark at front of chest, and light wear to interior. Corset has been professionally restored by couture tailor.
Measurements
Best fits size US 00 - 0. Madame Grès pieces are intended to fit sculpted to the body; her unique pleated technique should be tailored to the wearer. Please note: this piece will likely need additional tailoring to have it fit your exact form perfectly.
Pit to Pit: 13.5" (27" when worn)
Waist: 11.9" (23.8" when worn)
Hip: 14.6" (29.2" when worn)
Length: 66.4" from shoulder to hemline
Returns
Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Size Guide
| US | UK | IT | FR | JP | Pants/Denim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 00 | 2 | 34 | 30 | 1 | 22 |
| XS | 0 | 4 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 23 |
| XS | 2 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 5 | 24-25 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 7 | 26-27 |
| S | 6 | 10 | 42 | 38 | 9 | 27-28 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 44 | 40 | 11 | 29-30 |
| L | 10 | 14 | 46 | 42 | 13 | 31-32 |
| L | 12 | 16 | 48 | 44 | 15 | 32-33 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 50 | 46 | 17 | 24-26 |
