Flight of Fancy; Ivory French Lace Blouse
Created in the old Brighton studio from finest quality couture ivory cotton French lace tulle overlaid on an ivory pure silk organza. Original antique lace elements at collar, cuffs and sleeve bands
A high fitted collar neckline and pleated upper bodice, with lower part of blouse darted and fitted into the waist (making it sit very nicely tucked into a trouser or skirt waistband). The sleeves are fitted at the shoulder, but then flare into full bishop sleeves from the antique lace accent bands before gathering again into closely fitted buttoned cuffs. The effect is translucent, which means it will need to be worn over an undergarment.
The blouse closes at the front with a row of silk covered buttons.
Constructed with French or bound seams throughout.
This is a one-off unrepeatable piece that has just been used in a few photo-shoots, and is in good dry-cleaned eminently wearable condition. There may be a couple of loose threads buried in the embroidery that are completely invisible when worn, and there may be one or two very faint marks on the silk under-layer commensurate with its sample garment status. It would make a stunning addition to a costume wardrobe. (I have included a few images from a photo-shoot to demonstrate how lovely it is when worn). An opportunity to acquire a couture quality piece at a vastly reduced price as I now from choice very rarely make this type of garment.
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Sizing
A UK size 8-10
I have given the actual garment measurements below so you can ascertain for yourself how it will work with your own measurements. Remember to double the bodice bust and waist figures to give maximum circumferences, and whilst this piece is meant to be close fitting, remember to allow an amount of ease over your particular body measurements....these delicate fabrics should not be squeezed into or too much strain will be put on the seams.
**A polite request to please not order to see if you can fit into it if the measurements below make you suspect it will realistically be too tight. Attempting to fit into it in these circumstances is liable to cause damage **
Bust, laid flat; 46cms/ 18”
Underbust, laid flat; 39cms/ 15”
Waist, laid flat; 36cms/ 14”
Top of collar to back waist; 38cms / 14.5"
Top of collar to back hem; 61cms / 24”
Wrist circumference; 18cms / 7”
Shown on a UK size 8/10 mannequin
Construction The blouse has a full silk organza lining, but it should be noted that the overall effect is still translucent so to achieve full opacity it will need to be worn over a separate garment ( not supplied)
Care; This cotton lace and silk garment should be dry-cleaned due to the delicate nature of the textiles used.
Sustainability Every time a Flight of Fancy piece is purchased a donation is made via Ecologi to fund the planting of 5 trees and make a positive net contribution to combatting climate change. The trees are environmentally high value and part of gold standard schemes designed and managed to benefit local communities.
Packaging Garments are dispatched in acid free tissue paper and recyclable cardboard boxes sealed with kraft paper eco tape. These are placed inside pouches (for weather protection during transit) which are made entirely from an environmentally friendly compostable bio-plastic created from sugar-cane.