RARE 60s MIGNON EVENING DRESS

A rare & spectacular vintage 60s Mignon evening dress, made of high quality lurex in an exquisite baroque paisley & circle pattern. The dress has a fitted bodice with A-line skirt, and features a high waist, long pleat down the front, ruffled V-neckline, bracelet sleeves with snap cuffs, dark brown velvet trim, and fantastic scalloped hem. It closes with a rear zipper. The fabric is done in an outer shell of metallic gold & silver with champagne embroidery, and has a dark brown silk voile backing that shows through creating a wonderful sense of depth & richness. The skirt also has a dark brown lining of very fine, smooth & soft linen. Excellent quality materials & construction. Label info: Mignon, Paris, New York / Blue ILGWU union label. Check out more details below…

Designer info: There isn’t much info online about Vincent Mignon although he’s recently gained in popularity among vintage collectors, and his incredible evening dresses speak for themselves. He’s known for dressing the Nixon ladies in the 50s & 60s, and was the focus of an ad by Lord & Taylor which described his dresses as a “magnificent collection of exquisite evening fashions."

CONDITION:

Very good - excellent condition. No flaws found. Dry clean only.

SIZE:

No size tag. Best fits: XS-S (2-4 US / 6-8 UK)-->This is a size estimate. Please check measurements below to ensure proper fit. Mannequin is approx US size 2/4, 5’9” 34-24-35 / 175cm 86-61-89. The dress is not pinned back on her. If you'd like more measurements or info please contact me.

MEASUREMENTS:

Measurements are taken seam to seam while laying flat.

Doubled for waist, bust, & hips.

Shoulders: 13” (33cm)

Bust: 34” (86. 5cm)

Waist: 26” (66cm)

Hips: 38” (96. 5cm)

Sleeve: 21” (53. 5cm)

Length: 43” (109cm)

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Yonkers, NY.