Gianfranco Ferré (Attributed) Dress, 2004

Black knit dress heavily gathered down the center front, back and side seams with a wide, sweeping skirt and train. The long sleeves are made with a black lace that is embellished with black sequins. The wide scoop neckline is edged with a similar black lace to the sleeves. The dress is closed down the center back with a zip.
Unlabeled: Attributed to Gianfranco Ferré

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 30"
Length (underarm to hem): 55"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"

Condition:

The overall condition is very good with only a few snags in the knit around the shoulders. The snags appear to be from loose stitching that, at one point, held the neckline facing in place.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Gianfranco Ferré (Attributed) Dress, 2004

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