A-Line

Label AU 8 • Stillwhite Size US 4

AU $800

Approx US $560

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Label size: AU 8
Condition: Used Minor flaws or wear
Color: Ivory Light ivory
Year made: 1990 or earlier

About the Dress

Authentic 1956 Vintage Handmade Couture Wedding Gown – Dior Inspired Beautiful and rare authentic 1956 vintage wedding gown, handmade by a couture designer in Redfern, Sydney, and inspired by the elegant Christian Dior silhouettes of the 1950s. The gown features an intricately worked Guipure lace bodice with delicate pearl detailing,...

A-Line
Scoop
Mid Back
Short Sleeve
Floor Length

Measurements

Height 5'4" with shoes

Bust -

Waist -

Hips -

Special Features

Pearls
Ruffles

Condition

Used - Minor flaws or wear
Dry cleaned
Lace fabric
Has not been altered

Also Included

Storage box

Sold by Simone

Private Seller · Active 2 days ago

About the Dress

Authentic 1956 Vintage Handmade Couture Wedding Gown – Dior Inspired

Beautiful and rare authentic 1956 vintage wedding gown, handmade by a couture designer in Redfern, Sydney, and inspired by the elegant Christian Dior silhouettes of the 1950s.

The gown features an intricately worked Guipure lace bodice with delicate pearl detailing, a softly shaped neckline, short sleeves and a beautiful mid-back design.

The A-line skirt is particularly special, constructed with individual layers of pleated and scalloped fabric, creating wonderful texture, movement and volume. The workmanship throughout reflects the detailed hand-finishing and couture styling of the era.

Gown details:
- Authentic vintage wedding gown from 1956
- Handmade by a couture designer in Redfern, Sydney
- Dior-inspired 1950s design
- Guipure lace bodice
- Delicate pearl embellishment
- Individually layered pleated and scalloped skirt
- Light ivory
- A-line silhouette
- Short sleeves
- Mid back
- Floor length
- AU Size 8, as assessed by a qualified dressmaker
- Storage box included

The original wedding photographs shown in the listing are from 1956 and show the gown being worn on the wedding day, beautifully demonstrating its original silhouette and the fullness of the skirt.

A qualified seamstress can be recommended to the purchaser for any alterations or modifications required.
A truly distinctive piece for a bride seeking an authentic 1950s vintage wedding gown, a collector, or someone looking for an original couture-inspired gown rather than a modern reproduction.