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The epitome of glamour! Absolutely fabulous 1960's fully beaded ivory evening gown by highend New York designer Countess Alexandra. Featuring a diamond pattern beaded outer layer with ombre beaded straps and an attached beaded belt at the waist. Accented with dripping crystals on the bodice. The interior is double lined and made of silk. Zips up the back with original zipper. In overall excellent condition, clean and ready to wear. Perfect for a bride that wants something extra special and glamorous. 

A little information about the designer via The Vintage Fashion Guild:

"Countess Alexander aka Jennie Minnasian, (b. 1914-) was born in Providence, RI.. She went to Paris at age 15, where she studied design and then apprenticed under Jean Patou.

She returned to America in 1939, due to the outbreak of WWII. She married her husband, Victor Alexander, in 1940. Reportedly, he was the son of a Turkish Pasha, a title equivalent to that of a European count, thus the name of the business, Countess Alexander.

She opened her business with one sewing machine in New York on the 4th floor of a non-elevator building on E. 47th St. It was difficult to persuade buyers to climb the stairs, but eventually, Countess Alexandra’s clothes were carried by more than 200 high-end specialty shops and department stores across the US, including Hattie Carnegie and Bergdorf Goodman.

By the late 1960s, Countess Alexander had 60 employees and turned out about 8,000 dresses a year. Prices for a Countess Alexander dress in 1969 ranged from $250 – $2000."

Written by coutureallure

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Label: Countess Alexandra 

Material: beading, silk chiffon, silk crepe 

Condition: overall excellent, the beads are remarkable intact. Some minor signs of wear on the interior, namely some faint yellowing to the fabric. Some of the glass beads have darkened with age. Wears and presents beautifully. Clean and ready to wear. 

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