1980s Guy Laroche Blue and White Striped Silk Chiffon Dress
Made in France, this playful summer dress was designed in the 1980s by French couturier Guy Laroche for his superbly made ready-to-wear range. Tailored from silk chiffon with a narrow blue and white stripe, it has a wide boat-neckline which adds to the nautical feel. Never one to shy away from a flamboyant detail, Laroche has adorned this dress with layer upon layer of ruffle trim in coordinating striped cloth across the neckline, short-sleeves and bottom hem. This gown pulls over the head and has no fastenings. It is lined with white silk-chiffon.
This dress is in good to very good vintage condition with the following to note: small underarm halos and a handful of horizontal pulls on the front of the dress together with a tiny repaired hole. You have to look closely for these with the dress in hand as they are all faint and they cannot be seen when worn. Labelled a French size 40 but it runs a bit a bit smaller at a UK 8-10 or US 4-6; please double-check our measurements below. The composition is 100% Silk with no stretch.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 40 in. (102 cm)
WAIST - 50 in. (127 cm)
HIP - 50 in. (127 cm)
LENGTH - 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. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
Do you have a price range?
Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
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 purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
Can I cancel my appointment?
You are free to cancel but please do give us as much notice as possible.
Where's the showroom?
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.
Do you have parking?
We offer free, secure, off-street parking but it is a tight squeeze – so do let us know in advance if you will be needing this and we can make sure that there is space available.
How do I get there by public transport?
Underground:
Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines
Nine Elms (9 min walk) – Northern Line
Overground:
Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction
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What is archival fashion?
Archival fashion refers to historically significant designer garments preserved for their cultural, aesthetic, or technical importance. At Circa, archival fashion includes couture archive pieces, runway garments, early designer work, and museum-quality vintage that document the evolution of fashion history.
How is archival fashion different from vintage?
While vintage typically describes clothing over 20 years old, archival vintage is selected for its rarity, provenance, and relevance to a designer’s archive or fashion history. Circa specialises in archival pieces rather than general vintage.