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1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
About the Item
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa features glamorous glossy red satin that is gathered, ruched and topstitched in both front and back to create the crossing bands above the peaked and nipped empire-waist that extend to the wide straps. The interior red fully-lined bra-like structure of the boned bodice with low back zip and hook-and-eye fasteners enables the contrasting-texture thick lush black velvet below to dramatically drape to the floor around deep center folds in the front that are complemented by multiple torso tucks. The back of the dress is further distinguished by a long eye-catching black-satin-lined slit in the center.
The synthetic-fabric gown will accommodate virtually any bust size, while the voluminous top will appear to modestly support large breasts for even a flat-chested wearer. The forgiving style of the long curvilinear draping enables a larger U.S.-sized 10, svelte 12 or tall 6 to wear this dress that is suitably marked size 8. It was made in The States as the union-tag notes, while this white-and-black brand label of the Texas-based designer in which his name is surrounded by a rectangle was used in the 1980s before Costa forged long-lasting relationships with some of the largest leading American fashion retailers for nationwide distribution, such as Neiman-Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. As Manhattan's luxury-goods retailer Bergdorf Goodman was the first to commission exclusive collections from Costa, this label seems to have preceded the "Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman" tag that is found on another of our Costa listings from the 1980s. We have also seen two labels--this Costa label plus another for Bergdorf Goodman--in similar gowns when they were initially sold by multiple luxury boutiques.
Factoring that Costa's red-plastic anchor for a missing paper tag is still attached to the interior brand label and that the fabric is in excellent condition, this dress may never have been worn to an event.
For a sleek contemporary look, the buyer if they may wear a U.S.-size 7 shoe may want to echo the shiny red material of the dress with our reflective red pointy stilettos with ombre heels by Stella McCartney, which can be found in a separate listing.
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- Dimensions:Marked Size: 8 (US)
- Style:1980s (Of the Period)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244221656072
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