Description
This elegant 1950s sequin cocktail dress is a beautiful example of French vintage evening fashion from the late 1950s and glamorous mid-century evening fashion.
The dress is constructed with a powder pink satin base and covered by a delicate layer of rosy champagne chiffon.
The fitted bodice is richly embroidered with iridescent sequins and glass beads, creating a luminous mother-of-pearl effect in soft tones of blush pink and champagne.
Design and Construction
The silhouette is typical of sophisticated 1950s cocktail dresses.
Features include:
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structured boned bodice ensuring a sculpted silhouette
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dense sequin and bead embroidery on the bodice
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pencil skirt opening into a petal-shaped chiffon overskirt
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back zipper closure
Inside the dress retains the original French couture label “Artaban – Cannes, Paris, La Baule”, a notable house associated with Riviera elegance.
The hemline falls just below the knee, creating a timeless cocktail silhouette.
Condition
Good vintage condition.
The dress shows a light vintage patina and some minor losses within the dense sequin and bead embroidery, particularly around the neckline and straps.
The chiffon overlay remains intact.
The garment is fully wearable with care.
Measurements
Measurements taken flat:
Bust: 37 cm / 14 1/2 in
Waist: 32 cm / 11 5/8 in
Hips: 46 cm / 18 1/8 in
Length: 94 cm / 37 in
Estimated modern size Small (S).
A beautiful 1950s French cocktail dress, ideal for collectors, vintage evening wear lovers or Old Hollywood inspired styling.
