1960s Louis Feraud Knit Designer Dress - New!
Measurements
Size: Small - Medium
Please note this dress has at least two inches of stretch, so you could comfortably add this to the overall sizing.
Bust: 36 inches + 91 cm
Waist: 32 inches + 81 cm
Shoulder Edge to Shoulder Edge: 15.5 inches + 34 cm
Hips: 38 inches
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15 inches + 39.5 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 35 inches + 89 cm
Hem Length : 1 inch + 2.5 cm
Zipper Length: None
Seam Allowance: 1.25 inches + 3.25 cm (per side)
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Mid 1960s chocolate wool designer dress
* Fabric design features cream horizontal bars with brown geometric pattern appliqués
* Classic A-line silhouette
* Bodice features a crew neckline and long sleeves
* The larger horizontal bar along the neck and hip line has bronze beads
* No closures - just slips on overhead
* Unlined, serged seams with hand-finished hem
* Label reads Louis Feraud Mademoiselle Made in Paris
Louis Feraud’s (1920-1999) fashion career started when he opened his first boutique in Cannes, France, in 1955. As luck would have it, Brigitte Bardot bought one of his dresses, and the attention this brought to the store helped to establish his name. He held his first runway show in 1960, after which his clothes were carried by stores in the US, Canada and the UK. In Paris, his boutique sold both his couture and pret-a-porter creations. In the 1960s Feraud was known for his strikingly graphic mod dresses and suits. His style softened in the 1970s, into a look called “The Gypsies”. By the 1980s, Feraud’s designs were quite mainstream. Feraud retired in 1996 and his daughter Dominique took over the house. It is now owned by a Dutch company. Feraud is best remembered for his stylish suits and glamorous dresses. (courtesy of the VFG)
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
No notable flaws that I can see, it is in great condition for its age. The teeniest bit of fuzz in a couple of places, but I am being ultra picky.
Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws above and beyond this will be highlighted here.
Comment
Quality Space Age geometric design by the renowned Parisian fashion house, Louis Feraud. A very wearable piece! Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.
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