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Akira Pink Cocktail Dress with Oversize Jewel Cummerbund Bow – M, 1980s
$550
£423.10
€491.09
CA$775.63
A$868.84
CHF 456.34
MX$10,564.79
NOK 5,778.82
SEK 5,485.65
DKK 3,665.23
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. 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
- 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)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. One area of very light abrasion at right hip.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0411.16.0041stDibs: LU864311589702
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