1980s Eavis and Brown Couture Black Beaded Flapper Style Dress
This evening dress was designed by Eavis and Brown and is a fine couture example from the 1980s. The label was founded by Caroline Eavis who made couture event wear garments for clients such as Beyonce, Helen Mirren and Halle Berry for over 30 years.
This weighty, high-octane cocktail dress is tailored from sheer black silk chiffon and detailed with the most incredible, elaborate beadwork all over. It offers a 1980s take on the 1920s flapper style dress. The dress is cut in a straight, relaxed style and falls to below-the-knee. It has a rounded neckline adorned with rows of beads and tassels detailed with angular, larger beads. The shoulders are capped and these caps have a decorative scallop hem. Both layers of the elbow length sleeves are embellished with tonal black floral beadwork. Strands of black beads fall from the cap-sleeves down over the arms.
The front of the dress is adorned with black floral beadwork which covers the dress from the chest down to the asymmetric scallop hem. Across the front, at hip height, there is an asymmetric row of tassels formed from large high-shine beads and long strands of black beads. The dress fastens at the back of the neck with an angular black spherical button. There is a keyhole cut-out, surrounded by rows of beads, and then spherical buttons which fasten through fabric loops. This dress is unlined but is barely see-through as a result of the heavy beadwork.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws to the beadwork. It has no size or composition labels and the fabric has no stretch. We believe it would best fit UK sizes 8,10 and even a small 12 with a slimmer hip. This equates to US sizes 4,6,8.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 33 in. (84 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH AT LONGEST POINT - 41 in. (104 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website - please let us know a week in advance.
We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.
We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.
You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.
Do you have a price range?
Many of our lower-priced pieces (under £150) are not available to buy online. Our prices range from £80 - £600 for separates. Dresses start at around £150 and go up to £2,500 for the very best antique pieces and designer vintage. Our bridalwear ranges from £300 - £3,000.
Can I bring anyone with me?
Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
Where can I get alterations?
We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Do you have an after-care service?
We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.
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