{"product_id":"bruce-oldfield-velvet-dress","title":"Bruce Oldfield Black Silk Velvet Draped Dress, 1980s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA black silk-blend velvet dress by Bruce Oldfield, ca late 1980s\/early 90s. Cut with short sleeves and a clean, elongated silhouette, the simplicity of the upper body gives way to intricate gathering through the hips, drawn into a deeply pleated panel at the centre front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe dress is finished with black satin binding around the neckline and down the front, punctuated by faceted square buttons that catch the light against the depth of the velvet. The concentrated draping gives the otherwise restrained silhouette a subtle sense of drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMade in England, it is a particularly elegant example of Oldfield’s eveningwear from the period - understated at first glance, but highly considered in its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack silk-blend velvet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack satin neckline and centre-front trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaceted square button fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered and draped through the hips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep central pleated front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e82% rayon, 18% silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled UK 8 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gustav Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56126404067713,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/8755\/6225\/files\/IMG_6984.jpg?v=1790085351","url":"https:\/\/gustavstudio.com\/products\/bruce-oldfield-velvet-dress","provider":"Gustav Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}