CLAUDE RIHA vintage black and white velvet and satin dress from the 80s, size XS

This CLAUDE RIHA dress is the epitome of 1980s glamour, one of those pieces that masterfully combines textures and volumes. It's a dress designed to impress, with a velvet bodice that hugs the figure and a balloon skirt that creates a spectacular silhouette full of movement. The contrast between the deep black of the velvet and the vibrant print of the skirt is simply sublime.

👗 Dress Details Pattern, Color and Material: A sophisticated combination of black and white. The bodice is made of luxurious black velvet, while the skirt is made of printed satin with black devoré velvet leaf motifs. A satin sash with a bow at the back completes the design. Fit and Shape: It features a very feminine silhouette, with a fitted, strappy bodice and a spectacular balloon skirt that provides volume and movement. Ready for the occasion: It's the perfect cocktail dress for a wedding, a party, or any special event. A haute couture piece that will make you feel unique.

👤 The Brand Claude Rila was a Parisian luxury ready-to-wear brand, renowned in the 1980s for its feminine designs, its bold play of textures, and its impeccable quality, representing the French chic of the era.

Measurements:
Size on label: 40 (approximately equivalent to an XS)
Bust: 42 cm flat (84 cm / 33.1 inches circumference)
Waist: 33 cm flat (66 cm / 26.0 inches circumference)
Hip: 50 cm flat (100 cm / 39.4 inches circumference)
Length: 108 cm (42.5 inches)

The mannequin has a bust of 84 cm (33.0") and a waist of 67 cm (26.4"). The dress fits the mannequin perfectly.

🛠️ Condition: EXCELLENT
Condition Scale:
PERFECT: Item in perfect condition. New or like new.
EXCELLENT: Item with no defects, with slight signs of wear that are difficult to photograph. VERY GOOD: Item with minor signs of wear/age, or repairs.
GOOD: Item with minor defects, stains, or slight creases.
SATISFACTORY: Item with defects that require some type of repair or cleaning.

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