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S/S 2000 Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Look 16 Sequin Silver Mesh Dress
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At the age of 31, Stephane Rolland took over as Artistic Director for the Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture atelier, making him the youngest of the 20 official couturiers at the time. That was in 1997 and he continued as the head of the Couture division until the last showing in 2005 when the house closed is couture atelier. This gown is from the Spring 2000 Haute Couture presentation and is the actual runway defile sample presented and worn on the runway, Look 16. This particular collection is very poorly documented and I have included reference photos of a similar gown using comparable techniques from the Fall collection of the season before so that you can get a sense of how it sits on the body.
I love when I have any Haute Couture piece in the shop and to have the actual runway sample is always wonderful as it truly represents the designer's vision. The dress is even more stunning in person and the photos really can't do the impact that the head to toe silver mesh and sequins justice. In person the entire dress shimmers and seems like some kind of fantastical second skin as it flows over the body. It has the slightest hint of transparency to it which is very sexy and adds to the allure of the gown. The fabric is an actual silver metal mesh with hundreds of thousands of silver sequins hand applied to cover every inch. It is cut with a classic one shoulder silhouette from which the dress flows down and over the body to highlight every curve. It is cut long and with a slight train that add to the illusion of height. The bodice curves up and over one shoulder and then the mesh acts like a bias cut fabric on the body and hugs and moves with you as you move. Onto the dress are hand applied, ivory dyed horsehair detailing that cure around the body and create a Haute Couture fantasy. The dress is a masterpiece with its beautiful lines and flowing cut. It is an incredible piece of modern Haute Couture. Excellent condition
Unlined and closes with hidden set back zipper. Hand work throughout. Unlabeled. This is the actual runway sample worn on the presentation. The fabric gives it the flexibility of a bias cut so has a bit more range of sizing them a more structured piece would have. It weighs several pounds because of the metal mesh used.
Bust: 16-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 63" from top of shoulder to the front hem, approx 69 to the back hem including the train to the very longest point
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED
Please send us a note if you'd like to see this reference photo - F/W 1999 Haute Couture Jean Louis Scherrer Runway Collection.
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Details
- DesignerJean Louis Scherrer
- BrandJean Louis Scherrer
- Period2000-2009
- ConditionExcellent
- Condition DetailsExpand description for full measurements
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- DimensionsD 69 in.D 175.26 cm
- Bust17.5 in. (44.45 cm)
- Waist14 in. (35.56 cm)
- Hip20 in. (50.8 cm)
- Length69 in. (175.26 cm)
- Shoulder to Hem63 in. (160.02 cm)
- Seller LocationRockwood, CA
- Seller Reference NumberItem# DD3058
- Reference NumberLU1285681781
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