1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress
Made in England, this playful summer dress was designed by Gina Fratini in the mid to late 1980s, making this was of the last designs of her career. Gina was renowned for her romantic and luxury take on 'Victoriana' during the late 1960s all the way through the 1970s. Elizabeth Taylor famously chose a medieval style gown for her second marriage to Richard Burton and she was very popular with Diana, Princess of Wales.
This dress is tailored from crisp cotton woven with a raised, textured brocade that forms cloud like patterns across the cloth. Printed across the brocade are vibrant florals; trumpets lilies in lilac and coral, vines and grasses in deep sage green and a multitude of orange, coral and pink blooms. The dress is cut to a typically 1980s midi silhouette with a multi-layered ra-ra skirt and fitted bodice. The bodice is boned the whole way around, shaping the body and providing structure. The bust is trimmed with a frivolous ruffle the whole way around the body. The dress has delicate spaghetti straps in the same floral cotton fabric. It fastens at the back with a hidden white zip and hook-and-eye clasp. The dress is lined with ivory satin.
This dress is in wonderful vintage condition, with no stains or flaws of any note. It is made from 100% Cotton with no stretch, and is labelled a size UK 8, US 6. However, the measurements are tiny in relation to modern sizing and will only fit a size UK 4-6 or US 0-2.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 29 in. (74 cm)
WAIST - 24 in. (61 cm)
HIP - 34 in. (86 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.
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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.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
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