vintage black velvet dress Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Evening Gown Haute Couture

vintage black velvet dress Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Evening Gown Haute CoutureThis is a lovely quality black velvet evening gown made by Montreal couturier Frank Oujezdsky. This dress dates to the 1960s and is a beautifully made strapless gown. The bodice is gathered in diagonal seams that meet at a point at the centre of the waistline it is cut to accentuate the body silhouette. It is trimmed in black glass beads along the neckline and the hemline. The dress is lined in a black faille taffeta fabric and is entirely hand

This is a lovely quality black velvet evening gown made by Montreal couturier Frank Oujezdsky.

This dress dates to the 1960s and is a beautifully made strapless gown.  The bodice is gathered in diagonal seams that meet at a point at the centre of the waistline - it is cut to accentuate the body silhouette.  It is trimmed in black glass beads along the neckline and the hemline.  The dress is lined in a black faille taffeta fabric and is entirely hand finished.

A bit of information about the couturier  Oujezdsky catered to Montreal socialites and is also noted for having made dresses for Gerda Munsinger, the central character in a Canadian spy and sex scandal involving government ministers during the early 1960s.

Fabric: Exceptionally good quality black velvet, probably silk velvet.  Extremely soft and luxurious, with substantial weight so that it falls beautifully. 

Sizing: This will fit a medium size, but please rely on the following measurements for fit, noting the style of the dress:

Shoulders:  17” across

Bust:  36” around 

Waist:  28” around

Hips:  36”-38” around

Length:  55”, measured flat 

Condition:  This is in very good condition with no wear, tear, staining or odor - this dress looks to have seen little use and was well cared for over the years.

This is a gorgeous evening dress - understated, sophisticated and elegant, perfect for a formal occasion.  Great piece for the student of Canadian fashion history - Oujezdsky obviously created beautiful dresses!