Wedding gown in satin

This highly sophisticated wedding gown, made by the celebrated maison presided over by Charles Worth, is made of ivory satin and gros de Tours with alternating panels of cloth playing on the juxtaposition of these precious materials to create an elegant sequence of wefts. The close-fitting bodice has a square neckline edged with a collar and featuring traces of tulle and applied decorations that also adorn the armscye where the sleeves join the bodice. The sleeves, adorned with shimmering satin bands and ending in satin ribbon and double organza ruche and pleated lace, are fitted with another detachable pair of sleeves. Sweeping drapery unfolds from the right-hand side to gather at the back into a voluminous tournure which develops into a train that then extends lengthwise along the ground.

Donated by the Centro per la Moda Italiana, 1983.