PRODUCT DETAILS
The waistcoat is separate to the dress and made of a diamond quilted baby blue linen. In each of the diamonds is an embroidered 5 petal flower. The jacket is entirely lace edged in what appears to be a handmade lace. Gina Fratini did repurpose antique fabrics and trim in some of her garments and it is lovely to see repurposing of beautiful antique lace from a much earlier era. The jacket ties to the front and sides with two long ties also embroidered with flowers. The dress fastens to the rear and the cotton underdress has a long concealed back zip. The muslin layers open and fasten at the top of the high collar with a hook and eye. The dress of course can be worn on its own but to complete the look, the waistcoat exemplifies the romantic fashion of the era and Gina Fratini was the undisputed queen of this style. Both pieces are labelled Gina Fratini, Made in England. Condition wise this piece is absolutely perfect, there are no faults of any note and this would make a fantastic wedding dress. This would be a best fit for UK 8-10, US 4-6 but could be made larger with work to the underdress as the muslin layers are trapeze shaped.
NOTES ON DESIGNER:
Gina Fratini was a British designer renowned during the 1970s and early 1980s for her romantic gowns which were of elaborate construction. She was a favourite of Princess Diana who wore her designs on several state occasions. Elizabeth Taylor famously chose a medieval style Gina Fratini gown for her second marriage to Richard Burton.
MEASUREMENTS:
DRESS:
BUST - 31 in. (78.7 cm)
WAIST - 28 in. (71.1 cm)
HIP - 34 in. (86.4 cm)
LENGTH - 57 in. (144.8 cm)
SHOULDERS - 13 in. (33 cm)
GILET:
BUST - 32 in. (81.3 cm)
WAIST - 32 in. (81.3 cm)
LENGTH - 20 in. (50.8 cm)
SHOULDERS - 15 in. (38.1 cm)
RECENTLY VIEWED
ARCHIVE - 1970s Gina Fratini Blue & White Lace and Cotton Dress and Gilet Set
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