A B O U T

Rare late 1950's (1957 to be exact) black french lace cocktail dress with dropped waist and square neckline. Every thing about this piece screams Audrey Hepburn! Brought to me by a consignor who bought the dress at auction. Couture made with hand stitching and perfectly aligned lace, the dress bears a tag that says it's 1957 Givenchy and belonged to Jean Mersel who was a fashion designer in New York. Inside the dress there is a handwritten label that says Givenchy in bond 2/58. What does that mean? I dont really know. All I do know is the dress was custom made and looks like something that Givenchy's number one client and muse Audrey Hepburn would have worn. 

The dress zips up the back with a metal zipper and has a semi sheer skirt and flounced hem in the back. The bodice is lined and there is a lot of interior seam allowance. In overall excellent condition, clean and ready to wear. 

I have photographed the dress with a white petticoat underneath to showcase the lace pattern and fullness of the skirt, not included with purchase. 

M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust: 32 to 34" max 

Waist: up to 26"

Hips: open 

Length: 43"

Fits like a small 

Label: (hand written: Givenchy In bond 2/58) acquisition tag: Donated by 
Jean Mersel, Givenchy 1957

Material: silk organza, lace, taffeta lining 

Condition: excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. 

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