Three Stavropoulos Dresses, 1970s

This lot includes three dresses. Greek antiquity provided for the foundation for George Stavropoulos’ 1970s glamour in diaphanous drapery and swirling chiffon. Based in Athens and New York, his fashions attracted the attention of prominent American women including Maria Callas, Elizabeth Taylor, and Lady Bird Johnson.

THE FIRST
Wine silk chiffon bias-cut long sleeve dress with attached layered spaghetti strap slip, paneled front and side skirt overlay, and center back zipper closure; paired with matching chiffon scarf.
Label: Stavropoulos
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35"
Scarf Length: 120"
Scarf Width: 16"

THE SECOND
Maroon silk chiffon bias cut dress lined with layered dual-hued green silk chiffon, uneven hem flared cap sleeves, back V-neckline with center back zipper closure.
Label: Stavropoulos
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26"

THE THIRD
Burgundy silk satin collared evening dress with wine colored silk chiffon bell sleeves and skirt godets, lined in bright pink chiffon, and center front zipper closure.
Label: Stavropoulos
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"

Property from the Collection of a Midwest University

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some faint light damage along the shoulders, the back neckline, and the lengths of the sleeves. There is some discoloration on the back right shoulder due to wear. The back neckline hook and eye closure has stressed the material around it and is pulling loose. The back skirt hemline has some minor soiling.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with some moderate light damage on the shoulders with lesser damage down the lengths of the sleeves. There is a 1" stressed seam on the front left shoulder at the neckline and a pull in the center back bodice. The front and back outer layer have some faint lightened spots. the underarms have some light soiling.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with some hanging threads along the hemline.

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