#7216 $950
Oscar de la Renta satin evening gown, 1990s
Fans of de la Renta love his elegant, feminine creations. They can count on a beautifully finished garment, whether high end couture or from his designer line. This stylish evening gown has the understated sophistication and superb construction demanded by his A-list clients like Sarah Jessica Parker.
The gown pairs a long fitted black satin bodice with a full striped skirt of olive, black, and café au lait satin. For all its simplicity, the dress is finely finished on the inside with great attention to detail.
The bodice is interlined for support and lined with black satin. The skirt is lined with organza. There is a separate petticoat of khaki taffeta stiffened with horizontal bands of nylon mesh. The bodice and sleeves close with invisible zippers. The skirt closes with silk-covered snaps.
After studying design in Madrid, de la Renta began his fashion career under the tutelage of Cristobal Balenciaga. De la Renta later moved to Paris, where he worked as a couture assistant to Antonio Castillo at Lanvin. The influence of these two great Spanish designers can be seen in de la Renta's work.
The condition is excellent. It looks like it was never worn.
The size is marked 10.
It measures: 38" bust, 32" waist, 38" hipline, 16" from shoulder seam to shoulder
seam, 22 1/2" sleeve length, 20 1/2" from shoulder to hipline, and 57" from shoulder to hem.
