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Akira Isogawa Pink Cocktail Dress with Oversize Jewel Cummerbund Bow – M, 1980s

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Though it’s almost a half century old, this cocktail dress—with its oversize front bow, puffed shoulders and cinched waist—could have walked off the spring runway. Created by one of fashion's most beloved international designers at the birth of his career, it is a perfect mother-of-the-bride dress, brunch frock or cocktail dress with extraordinary sparkle and brilliant color. Long sleeve cocktail dress with plunging front neckline, puffed shoulders, tapered sleeves and wide taffeta cummerbund waist; oversize center waist bow with pavé rhinestone “knot.” Front nylon zipper closure with 1 ½” rhinestone zipper pull; three metal tabs and hidden snaps beneath secure bow to dress front. Hand-finished zipper, hem and wrists; piped neckline and front kick pleat. Fully lined in pink acetate. fabric: silk crêpe, acetate, silk taffeta, rhinestones noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: removed oversize shoulder pads, but will be included in purchase condition: excellent with one area of very light abrasion at right hip measurements: neckline opening: 7” across neckline plunge: 9” from shoulder shoulder: 14 ¾” sleeve: 25 ½” from shoulder, 17” from underarm sleeve circumference: 16” at upper arm, 9” at wrist bust: 40” waist: 28” hips: 44” length: 38” from shoulder; 30” from underarm sweep: 117” (kick pleat open) kick pleat: 15” cummerbund: 3” wide x 28” around front bow: 13” wide x 10” tall hem: 2” label: Akira size: vintage size 12; comparable to modern size medium
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    Marked Size: 12; comparable to size medium (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Cocktail (In the Style Of)
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  • Condition:
    One area of very light abrasion at right hip.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0411.16.0041stDibs: LU864311589702
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