1980s Tan Giudicelli Black & White Petal Dress

Tan Giudicelli launched his fashion label, Tan Giudicelli Couture, in the fall of  1984, with his first collection receiving rave reviews for his sexy, lighthearted designs which emphasized a woman's natural curvy silhouette.  By the early 1990s, Tan was designing for Hermes' ready-to-wear line - which has subsequently employed illustrious names like Martin Margiela and Jean-Paul Gaultier - so you know Giudicelli stood in good company. This little black dress exemplifies Tan's signature sexy, curvy style, and his emphasis on necklines.  In this case, a fitted, pegged fine cotton twill sheath has a double layer pleated white organdy bodice that fans out at the décolleté, creating the image that the wearer is sort of emerging from the petals of a flower (or maybe a birthday cake). Yes, it's very sexy and very attention grabbing.  The interior of the bodice is reinforced with a boned corset-like support, with thin straps at the shoulder and a back zip closure.  Extended pockets at the hip serve to further emphasize that curvy line. Bust 35", waist 26", hip 36", length 41". Exquisitely made in France it also carries a Henri Bendel label, is fully lined and except for a small, faint freckle (approximately 2 mm) on the organza at the left front, this is in excellent condition.  sold