Lady Duff

Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress$220.00

  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
  • Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress by Lady Duff
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Size: extra small - small
Lady Duff
Rare Vintage 30’s Fairy Crepe Dress

I'm calling this the Tinkerbell dress— it is such a rare find! It was made in the early 1930s by Lady Duff. A little history: Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff-Gordon was a leading designer in the late 19th/early 20th century. She created clothing under both "Lady Duff" and "Lucile" and was revolutionary in so many ways: she originated the precursor to the modern fashion show, and introduced slit skirts, low necklines, and less restrictive corsets. From a modern perspective, when we look at this slip, we see a form-fitting bias-cut dress, but for her era, this was a very relaxed silhouette, as it didn't contain any corset elements, and freely grazed the body. It is made of a gorgeous silk crepe in a pale shade of celery green. It features the most expertly crafted cups at the bust, which are cut and draped to look like leaves. This element is complemented by the jagged edge at the bottom— it really does look like what Tinkerbell would wear in real life. The waistline is accentuated by the belt tie in the back.

Measurements: note that there is no zipper or closure, it slides on.

Chest: Up to 36"

Waist: up to 29.5"

Length: 60" from shoulders to longest point (uneven hemline)

Great vintage condition, with some minor discoloration commensurate with age.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in New York, NY.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in New York, NY.

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