{"product_id":"elegant-1970s-beaded-champagne-jersey-gown-by-victoria-royal-ltd-s-copy","title":"Rare Early 1980's Pat Kerr Illusion Lace Black Party Dress \/ Made in England \/ SM","description":"\u003cp\u003e👋 A B O U T \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic little black dress built entirely from a mosaic of French Chantilly-style lace, hand-appliquéd with jet sequins in a dense floral and vine motif over a nude silk underlayer. The high lace collar, puffed elbow-length lace sleeves with scalloped hems, and sheer illusion bodice give it real theatrical presence, while the fitted waist and slim  satin sequined skirt panel keep it sharply cocktail-length rather than romantic.  Sheer back with center-back zip with hook closure; fully lined bodice in nude silk with a sheer lace-over-nude effect at the neckline and shoulders. Totally over the top 80's hand made custom glamour from a rare and celebrated designer. In excellent condition, clean and ready to wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*About the designer: Pat Kerr Tigrett is an American couturier from Memphis, Tennessee, known for elaborate bridal and eveningwear built around fine antique and reproduction lace — a passion that began with her personal lace collection. She and her husband John lived in London for roughly two decades starting in the late 1970s, and it was there that she began designing in earnest, working out of her London atelier before Neiman Marcus discovered her collection on a 1980 buying trip and launched her business in the U.S. Kerr went on to become a fixture of Memphis society and philanthropy, with gowns worn by clients ranging from society brides to Jackie Kennedy’s editorial picks, and she’s also known for amassing a noted private collection of British royal fashion memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust: up to 35” \u003cbr\u003eWaist: up to 27”\u003cbr\u003eHips: up to 39\"\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 38”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits a small medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Pat Kerr\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: lace, satin\u003cbr\u003eCondition: excellent overall, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. We ship our items out on Thursdays. Please allow extra time for wedding dresses and large orders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34\" waist: 23\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💖 F O L L O W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003efacebook | xtabay vintage clothing boutique \u003cbr\u003einstagram | xtabayvintage\u003cbr\u003epinterest | xtabay \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtabay Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46780425142433,"sku":null,"price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0472\/0885\/7761\/files\/07-29-2026-14-2.jpg?v=1785358873","url":"https:\/\/shopxtabay.com\/products\/elegant-1970s-beaded-champagne-jersey-gown-by-victoria-royal-ltd-s-copy","provider":"Xtabay Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}