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Travilla Taffeta Cocktail Dress, late-70's



£250 / Item Ref. #3252

For a decadent piece of eveningwear, who wouldn't think Travilla? The renowned Hollywood costumiér, well famed for his role as costume designer in 8 films at 20th Century Fox which starred the screen goddess Marilyn Monroe, to include what's probably deemed as the most famous dress in film history—her white 'subway dress' from The Seven Year Itch. This example shows definite signs of Travilla, through it's sexy "can-can" style skirt!

  • Fashioned from black velvet with black taffeta.
  • Skirt features a heavily gathered section, of taffeta, with raised front hemline and cross-over.
  • Adorned with a large rosette to the edge of the cross-over section, made from hand tucked and sewn taffeta, giving it a lovely realistic look.
  • Fastens at the back with a zipper, strapless neckline.
  • Lined and labelled, Travilla.
  • Pair it with your best black accessories for a sexy vibe!

Measurements: Bust 33", Waist 27"" Front Length (at shortest central point, taken from strapless neckline) 33-34."
The condition is Excellent.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marilyn & William Travilla making adjustments, 1953
 
 
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