Alexander McQueen
c. 2003 Black Silk Hand-Embellished Bias Cut Button Gown
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c. 2003 Alexander McQueen by Lee Alexander McQueen 'Irere' Collection black silk bias cut button embellished gown. One-shoulder dress with pearlescent hand-beaded embellishments forming curved wave pattern throughout [rare one-of-one sample]. Fabric Contents: 100% Silk (liquid silk) with 100% Silk lining. Concealed back zip closure that curves at back (very rare, haute couture-level construction). Similar button detailing on jackets on S/S 2003 'Irere' Collection runway. In very good vintage condition with light wear throughout (slight spotting at hemline and underarms, and light pulling throughout; minor seam splitting at front). Missing very few button embellishments (unnoticeable when worn).
Measurements
Marked size IT 44. Best fits size US 4 - 8 depending on desired fit due to bias cut construction. Weight of embellishments throughout makes dress fall smoothly on different sizing.
Pit to Pit: Up to 19" (38" when worn)
Waist: 14" lying flat (28" when worn); accommodates up to 18" (36" when worn)
Hip: 16.2" lying flat (32.4" when worn); accommodates up to 21.5" (43" when worn)
Length: 68.5"
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 |
