An extraordinary vintage Mariana Hardwick wedding gown, embodying the dramatic romance and sculptural elegance the designer is celebrated for! This rare bridal piece features an intricately embroidered lace bodice with long sleeves and a softly contoured neckline. The detailing around the waist is so fun and flirty. The light-weight silk panels frame the dupion silk underskirt skirt and cascade into a flowing silk train. I have made the underskirt shorter in the photos but refer to the last images to see the actual length.
The lace bodice has a subtle antique gold/champagne undertone, while the silk skirt and train is a creamy antique-ivory.
This dress could also be altered and transformed into a more modern look if desired. The lace overlay around the bust and sleeves could be removed to expose the pure silk underneath in the same tone as the underskirt. The sleeves and shoulders could be removed to make a strapless love-heart neckline. Lots of potential for alterations this dress.
BRAND: Mariana Hardwick
SIZE: Marked as a size 12. Measurements reflect a modern size 12. Could also fit a size 10 but may need some tailoring.
MEASUREMENTS:
(Lying flat)
Bust: 47cm
Waist: 37cm
Hip: 51cm
Length of underskirt: 45cm
Length of sheer silk overlay front: 109cm
Length of train (waist down): 152cm
MADE IN: Not specified. The vintage tag reflects it is made in Australia
COMPOSITION: Marked as pure silk
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Has a few small marks and abrasions in the silk overlay as pictured. Given it has a tulle underlay the small holes aren’t too noticeable. There is also a lot of fabric in the train so any slight marks aren’t too noticeable amid all it’s folds.
Please note - We do not accept returns on bridal so please purchase with special care and consideration. In the event of a dress not being quite right - we do give full permission for our photos to be re-used for resale purposes on another selling platform.
An extraordinary vintage Mariana Hardwick wedding gown, embodying the dramatic romance and sculptural elegance the designer is celebrated for! This rare bridal piece features an intricately embroidered lace bodice with long sleeves and a softly contoured neckline. The detailing around the waist is so fun and flirty. The light-weight silk panels frame the dupion silk underskirt skirt and cascade into a flowing silk train. I have made the underskirt shorter in the photos but refer to the last images to see the actual length.
The lace bodice has a subtle antique gold/champagne undertone, while the silk skirt and train is a creamy antique-ivory.
This dress could also be altered and transformed into a more modern look if desired. The lace overlay around the bust and sleeves could be removed to expose the pure silk underneath in the same tone as the underskirt. The sleeves and shoulders could be removed to make a strapless love-heart neckline. Lots of potential for alterations this dress.
BRAND: Mariana Hardwick
SIZE: Marked as a size 12. Measurements reflect a modern size 12. Could also fit a size 10 but may need some tailoring.
MEASUREMENTS:
(Lying flat)
Bust: 47cm
Waist: 37cm
Hip: 51cm
Length of underskirt: 45cm
Length of sheer silk overlay front: 109cm
Length of train (waist down): 152cm
MADE IN: Not specified. The vintage tag reflects it is made in Australia
COMPOSITION: Marked as pure silk
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Has a few small marks and abrasions in the silk overlay as pictured. Given it has a tulle underlay the small holes aren’t too noticeable. There is also a lot of fabric in the train so any slight marks aren’t too noticeable amid all it’s folds.
Please note - We do not accept returns on bridal so please purchase with special care and consideration. In the event of a dress not being quite right - we do give full permission for our photos to be re-used for resale purposes on another selling platform.
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