Chelsea Design Company

Catherine Walker Mint Taffeta Puff Sleeve Evening Dress, 1980s

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About this piece

Product Details

  • A breathtaking 1980s vintage Catherine Walker for her label 'Chelsea Design Company' mint silk taffeta evening gown.
  • Huge puffed sleeves and dramatic plunge neck highlighted with a white organza ruffle collar.
  • Incredible full, gathered skirt.
  • Fastens with two small buttons at the front.
  • Made in England.

Size: Labelled vintage 12 but measures more like a modern womens UK 8-10/ US 4-6. Please check measurements.
Bust - 34” / 86cm
Waist - 27” / 86cm
Hips - Free
Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 58” / 147cm
Shoulder to Shoulder - 15” / 38cm
Sleeve Pit to Cuff - 10” / 26cm
Sleeve Shoulder to Cuff - 16” / 40cm

Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition - Some faint marking to skirt but these are all lost in gathers when worn and only seen upon close inspection. And tiniest needle holes where it looks like a brooch was worn.

Fabric: Unlabelled; silk taffeta

Every piece is hand-selected, photographed in house, and offered as a one-of-a-kind garment.

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