{"product_id":"vintage-early-1980s-rare-designer-david-fielden-size-8-black-pearl-bead-embellished-party-prom-occasion-dress-copy","title":"Vintage Early 1980s Rare DESIGNER DAVID FIELDEN Size 8 Black Pearl Bead Embellished Party Prom Occasion Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand - David Fielden \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - In very good vintage condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Fielden was a \u003cspan\u003eBritish designer based out if London. He built his reputation on bespoke bridal wear and bold romantic eveningwear. As his popularity grew he moved more towards ready to wear pieces but I think this dress I have here is a bespoke piece, because the label don't look mass produced and are hand stitched in to the dress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor well over 45 years, Fielden's creations have been the dream for countless brides and lovers of occasion wear. His many celebrity clients include Kate Moss, Julia Roberts, Helen Mirren, Kim Kardashian, Myleene Klass, and Cindy Lauper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous 1980s dress could have stepped right out of the 1950s. It is such a beautiful shape and silhouette. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made from a black nice quality gaberdine type fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a sweetheart neckline to the front with soutache lace detailing that continues round the back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt fastens to the back of the dress with a zip and hook.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bodice is embellished with various types of faux pearl beads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith very short cap style sleeves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bodice is boned at the back front and sides for support, shape and sructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skirt is a very full rockabilly style skirt that is lined with a layer of net and then an lining of sateen fabric. Short in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolute stunner of a dress that the pics do not do justice. This is a real quality piece of fashion history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is labelled as a UK size 14 but it is measuring up to more like a modern day size 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the dress is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage sizes often come up smaller than modern day sizes. For this reason we measure each of our garments and estimate the modern day size of it based on today's fashion industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - 34\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips - Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 34\" shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Important Information~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pride ourselves on our excellent customer service so you can shop with confidence here knowing that we are always at hand to answer any questions and deal with your questions as soon as possible. If you wish to send me a message please press the contact button in the menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our international customers: Please be aware that you are responsible for any import duty, VAT, tarrifs and other taxes that might be applied in your country, so please research this before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57541074813303,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/1B8480EE-E69F-4DAB-8C4E-850E9872098D.jpg?v=1791625217","url":"https:\/\/irisandivyvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-early-1980s-rare-designer-david-fielden-size-8-black-pearl-bead-embellished-party-prom-occasion-dress-copy","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}