1985 A/W Couture Ruffle Pleat Velvet Taffeta Gown

Breathtaking and rare ruffle trumpet gown by Pierre Cardin from the 1985 Fall Couture collection. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining. 

• Velvet and silk taffeta ruffle black gown
  
• From the 1985 Fall Couture collection
• Round high ruffle neckline, snap button for high neck 
• Soft velvet bodice 
• Sleeves with zipper opening 
• Inner waistband fastener 
• Pleated ruffle panels run down length of gown 
• Ruffles resemble angel trumpet flowers 
• Back vent slit opening
• Center back zipper, hook-and-eye closure
  
• Velvet, Silk Taffeta, no fabric contents
  
• Pierre Cardin label
  
• Very good vintage condition, back vent slit seam stitching coming undone, depleted shoulder pads, velvet at waist has flattened piles
• Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-4 
  
  

Measurements