givenchy dress vintage Vintage 1970s Givenchy Dress Nouvelle Boutique Red Knit Size M AS IS – Poppy's Vintage Clothing

givenchy dress vintage Vintage 1970s Givenchy Dress Nouvelle Boutique Red Knit Size M AS IS – Poppy's Vintage ClothingThis vintage 1970s Givenchy dress is from the Nouvelle Boutique line and made in an orangey red knit. The design features a high mock neck collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a softly fitted bodice, and a gently flared skirt. Discreet pockets are built into each side seam. The silhouette, label style, and fabric are characteristic of Givenchys ready to wear during the late 1970s, when Nouvelle Boutique pieces were designed to offer refined

This vintage 1970s Givenchy dress is from the Nouvelle Boutique line and made in an orangey red knit. The design features a high mock-neck collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a softly fitted bodice, and a gently flared skirt. Discreet pockets are built into each side seam.

The silhouette, label style, and fabric are characteristic of Givenchy’s ready-to-wear during the late 1970s, when Nouvelle Boutique pieces were designed to offer refined Parisian tailoring in wearable, everyday forms. The knit has light stretch, allowing for a comfortable but polished fit.  Sold “as is”, please read condition further below

Estimated date:
Late 1970s

Material:
Knit fabric - exact fibre not stated on label, but I think a polyester blend, maybe with cotton or wool

Lining:
Fully lined in orange viscose.

Origin:
France.

Sizing:
The size tag reads 40 and although this should be equivalent to a US size 6/8, please refer to the measurements below for fit:

Shoulders: 16" across shoulder seams

Sleeves: 25" from shoulder seam

Sleeve inseam: 18 1/2"

Bust: 35" around, taken under the arms; fabric has some stretch and could accommodate at least 36"

Waist: 27" around

Hips: 37"–38"

Overall length: 37", measured flat from the neckline to the hemline

Condition: There is localized fraying to the knit at the upper left back shoulder, as shown in the last close-up photo. Also, there is a quite smal brownish stain on the back of the left sleeve that I haven’t tried to remove - fairly minor in any case.  Otherwise clean with no other noted issues.

Despite the fraying to the back shoulder, this is a very nice vintage 1970s Givenchy dress.  Sold “as is” at a reduced price, there is enough value left to perhaps have the frayed area repaired by invisible weaving…..