A grand ball gown by Oscar de la Renta, dating to the last decade. Fashioned from a most luxurious and thick, padded / brocatelle-like emerald silk with a look of fine quilting. Whilst the bodice area comprises of golden & silver lamé style lace.

 

The surface decoration is superb! Featuring hand applied black chording, which is comprised of fine black threads wrapped tightly together. This design is also mocked in the skirt's hemline but done in a ribbed silk.

 

Notice the black chording at the bodice extends beautifully across the bossom area, tastefully adding shaping. Figure-flattering due to it's wide, ruched fuschia satin waist sash, and also with the added help of some small interior shoulder pads.

 

It's interior construction is an added marvel! Finely constructed with a black silk taffeta lining, and arrays of petticoats to give the gown it's perfect shape. The bodice area is unlined, whilst the skirt is heavily lined and backed. It fastens at the back with a concealed zipper and some hook and eyes. Labelled Oscar de la Renta / Made in USA. The gown if bought new, would have retailed for appx. between $5-6K.

 

 

Measurements: Bust 36", Waist 28."