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Akira Isogawa Pink Cocktail Dress with Oversize Jewel Cummerbund Bow – M, 1980s
About the Item
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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- Dimensions: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
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