ca. Early 1950's French Couture Velvet and Tulle Evening Gown from Claire Comte

ca. Early 1950's French Couture Velvet and Tulle Evening Gown from Claire Comte

Move over Marilyn. You will feel like a Hollywood starlet in this fabulous frock. Not only is this a serious early fifties glamour gown, but it is french to boot. The sexy strapless fitted body is cut in a plush black rayon velvet and the bottom of the gown is a dramatic full 6 layer black and pink tulle mermaid hem. The interior is very structured with boning as well as a rigid band below the bust which hooks at the center back. The gowns fastens down the center back with a metal zipper. This dress comes with a fabulous matching velvet shrug with thick shoulder pads and a long black and pink tulle double layer shawl.

Claire Comte was a high end shop in Paris, located at 17 Boul. des Capucines. I was able to find a few ads from the early 1940's in the French magazine L' Officiel de la Couture et de La Mode. Judging by the silhouette of this dress, it would appear that the shop survived the war.

Labels: Claire Comte, 17 Boul. des Capucines, Paris

Condition: Very Good. This gown is strong sturdy and ready for wear. I have not had it cleaned but there are no odors. There are a few minor blemishes. The is one small about 1 x 1" section at the bust where the velvet has been smashed by the hanger. I did steam it and it came back quite a bit, but a subtle mark does remain. There are a few scatted holes in the tulle on the skirt and the shawl. They get get lost in the fullness when worn, but they are present. (see photos)

Measurements:

Bust: 36"

Under Bust: 31"

Waist: 28:

Hip: 38"

Sweep: 230"

Length @ CB: 45"

Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild

Item ID: LD202H

Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: Black, Size: M

$350 USD

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