This is an interesting dress in that it is instantly recognizable as a McQueen piece and yet it was not one that was featured on the runway. It would have been a piece that was produced for limited production in stores. I have seen an all black version of this dress but this printed version is far more rare and more interesting I think. It is truly a wonderful original McQueen piece.

The dress is made from a black silk with that gorgeous feather print screened onto it. Once on it drapes beautifully over the body. It is strapless with a built-in inner cupped corset bodice to give you support and to hold the dress in place on you. The top of the bodice is curved and it crosses over itself at the front. This adds a pretty softness to the front. There is a skinny band of patent leather that sits under the bust and then the rest of the dress drapes  down and over the body from there. The silk through the body of the dress crosses over itself at the front and the edge is curved down one side and then around the hem. The choice of feather light silk for this one keeps it light and easy and as you move the silk billows around you. It also creates this incredible movement when you walk. I love how the feather pattern is laid out specifically to follow this beautiful curve of the dress. The silk would've had to be specialty printed in order to achieve this feel. I also love how the pattern is carried up and over and into the bust so wonderfully. It is spectacular. Instantly recognizable as his work. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silk and has an inner boned structured corset with wired cups. The inner corset closes with its own zipper and then a hidden set exterior zipper closes over that tagged a vintage McQueen 42 and appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Bust: 16-16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Band under the bust: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner corset waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open because of wrap design
Bodice: 6" from top of bodice to band under the bust
Total length: 50.5" from top of bodice to longest point of the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4985

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