{"title":"RALPH LAUREN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWithout any formal design training, Ralph Lauren launched his brand in 1967 under the name \"Polo\", choosing it for the sport’s association with an aspirational lifestyle. His wide, colorful designs landed a boutique space in Bloomingdale’s. In 1972, he released the brand’s iconic shirt featuring the polo player logo, cementing his status in the preppy fashion canon. Over the decades, Lauren expanded his empire into home goods, fragrances, and high-end couture, pioneering the concept of lifestyle branding by selling a cinematic version of the American Dream. \u003cspan\u003eThis collection forms part of Circa’s designer archive, featuring archival vintage and museum-quality fashion pieces from the Ralph Lauren house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1990s-ralph-lauren-pink-silk-maxi-dress-with-crystal-straps","title":"1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where she won the Oscar for Best Actress on 21 March 1999. It is tailored from stunning shot-silk with a slight sheen in a vibrant candy pink hue. It has a flowing A-line cut and is fitted across the bust and waist, giving way to a full skirt that falls to the ankle. The dress is lined in lime green silk-chiffon, flashes of which are revealed as the wearer moves. The straps are threaded with faceted pink semi-precious stone beads, likely pink quartz, which sparkle as they catch the light atop the shoulders. The dress fastens under the left arm with a hidden tonal pink zip. There are spaghetti-thin hanging straps in coordinating lime green chiffon. It has in-seam pockets on the side seams at the hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually for the incredible quality of this gown, it has the Ralph Lauren Black Label; however, the finishing and quality of the fabrics is more closely aligned with Ralph Lauren's purple label which was introduced in 1995. Made in the USA, this dress also retains the Unite Union label for the period 1995 - 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding gown and in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note; it is perfect for a special event. 100% Silk and labelled a size US 6, UK 10, but sizes vary between brands so please check the measurements below closely. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 33 in. (84 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 44 in. (112 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 57 in. 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It has long, slim sleeves and a high collar. The front is double-breasted, decadently adorned with sixteen heavy, gold-tone metal buttons embossed with the coat of arms of the United Kingdom featuring a unicorn and lion and the motto “Dieu et mon droit”. The coat-dress is lined with matte black silk. The dress contains the purple Ralph Lauren label which indicates the high-end runway ready-to-wear line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition, with no marks or flaws. It is made from 100% Wool. Labelled a US 4, UK 8 but please check the below measurements as it will also suit a size smaller. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 48 in. (122 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 35 in. (89 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULDERS - 17 in. 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It is cut to a simple slip style that is so of this late ’90s\/early ’00s era, with a low back, V-neckline and rolled brown satin straps that cross at the top of the back. Lined throughout with a silky chocolate brown satin, and pulls on over the head so has no fastenings. The dress has a train which adds to the sensuous, free flowing tailoring. The bottom of the skirt has a brown satin finger loop to allow the wearer to lift the gown off the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is in excellent archival condition with no issues of any note. Labelled a size US 4, UK 8 with plenty of give in the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 44 in. (112 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH FRONT - 59 in. (150 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH BACK - 80 in. 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