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1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown
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thea porter

1970s Cut Velvet Thea Porter Gown

Thea Porters pieces are amazing! Like their Ossie Clark counterparts they are cut to really transform once on a body. Thea based her designs on the fabrics and how it moved and draped. She then designed a dress to suit the woman who would wear it and to really highlight the chosen fabric. She chose the fabrics she was drawn to on a personal basis then built her collections around them. This is an excellent example of just that. The base fabric is cut silk velvet - luxurious to see and feel. To contrast that she built in crepe silk chiffon panels but with knife edged pleating - this offers high contrast tot eh softness and romance of the velvet. The silk velvet has an almost non velvet aura as it is done in a high relief design on black chiffon. Dramatic and exotic touches abound from there! Knife pleated textured, crepe silk chiffon is set in inverted V insets from the waist so the bottom of the skirt. It lies somewhat sleekly and in a gentle A-line until you move and then the miles of fabric creates a fabulous fluidity and fullness. This same knife pleats are done on each wide, flowing sleeve. The collar is exaggerated and pointed and sits above a deep plunge. Faceted jet black beads add the last perfect contrast. Museum quality and in excellent condition! Item# 2-DD454

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