{"product_id":"2011-julien-macdonald-white-silk-chiffon-dress-and-cape-with-appliques","title":"2011 Julien Macdonald White Silk Chiffon Dress and Cape with Appliques","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ethereal chiffon dress and matching cover-up walked the runway in Look 11 of Julien Macdonald's Spring 2011 runway collection. Reviewing the show, Vogue noted “the florals on some of the sheer, lacy, bedroom-glamour dresses came from vintage twenties frocks,\" an influence reflected in the delicate construction and embellishment of this look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress, which sits above the knee, is cut from layers of pale cream silk chiffon with fine spaghetti straps and a rounded v-neckline at the front and back. Soft ruffled chiffon panels cascade from the skirt, becoming longer towards the back to create an asymmetric waterfall effect, while a subtle bubble hem adds volume. The front is embellished with intricate bronze, pewter and gold beadwork interspersed with featherlight, leaf-shaped chiffon appliqués. It is fully lined in tonal textured silk crepe and fastens beneath the left arm with a concealed zip and hook-and-eye fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying cover-up is cut from matching cream silk chiffon and follows the runway styling. Designed with slim spaghetti straps and a sleeveless silhouette, it is generously cut to float around the body, with cascading ruffled chiffon panels and a dramatic asymmetric hem that sweeps the floor. It is unlined and fastens at the bust with a single mother-of-pearl button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo demonstrate the versatility of the set, we have also styled the dress layered over the coordinating cover-up, creating a softer, more understated silhouette than the original runway styling. The two pieces can be worn together or separately, offering a variety of looks. Both garments are in excellent vintage condition, with the dress remaining new with its original tags attached. There are no flaws or marks to either piece. Labelled an Italian size 40, equivalent to approximately a UK 8 or US 4. The fabric composition is 97% silk, 2% polyamide and 1% elastane. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote on the designer: Julien Macdonald OBE rose to prominence in the late 1990s. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, he was hired by Karl Lagerfeld to work at Chanel, and was later appointed chief designer at Givenchy. In 1997, Macdonald launched his eponymous label and it was here that he cemented his reputation for high-octane, couture-level craftsmanship. He was named “British Fashion Designer of the Year” at the 2001 British Fashion Awards and, in 2006, he was awarded an OBE for services to fashion. Macdonald is known for his meticulous handwork, opulent fabrics, and body-sculpting silhouettes that marry traditional techniques with unabashed sensuality. His designs, often featuring intricate beading, feather work, and lacework, have made him a red carpet favourite and a key figure in modern fashion, celebrated for reviving the spectacle and decadence of haute couture in a contemporary context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS DRESS\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 - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 33 in. (84 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS CAPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 40 in. (102 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 40 in. (102 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 52 in. (132 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 79 in. (200 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57096905621882,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2011_Julien_Macdonald_White_Chiffon_Dress_with_Star_Appliques_-_1_copy_1930f25b-886c-4822-8e61-bd79ede07c05.jpg?v=1784729525","url":"https:\/\/www.circavintage.com\/products\/2011-julien-macdonald-white-silk-chiffon-dress-and-cape-with-appliques","provider":"CIRCA VINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}