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an elegant vintage 1950s silk red brocade gown by Estevez Grenelle this long evening dress is so beautifully made of high quality brocade with a gorgeous floral rose pattern the fitted sleeveless bodice is made of soft black silk velvet with beautiful sweat heart neckline and a gorgeous plunging open back. a long A-line skirt with a long dramatic pleat on the back starting from the waist all the way down to the hem. zipper closure on the side label: Estevez Grenelle the gown is in near Mint Pristine vintage condition, no flaws to mention. Measurements are taken flat and doubled where necessary: approx. size XS/S US 6/8 small waist ( Eur 34,36) bust: 36" ( 91 1/2 cm) waist: 26" ( 66 cm) hip: 38" ( 96 1/2 cm) length: 55 1/2" ( 141 cm) the dress has several darts at the bodice if you need to create more space ,you could open the darts) Fashion designer Estevez Grenelle ( b. 1930) Luis Estévez was born in Cuba. After a brief job at Lord & Taylor, he decided to make fashion his career. He attended the Traphagen School of Fashion, then went to Paris to work for Patou for two years. In 1955 he began designing under his own name at Grenelle-Estévez, a venture that lasted until 1968. He also designed swimwear for Sea Darlings in the 1960s and 1970s and designed men’s wear for Jaymar in the 1970s. In 1972 he began designing under a label for actress Eva Gabor and, at the same time, he designed for Universal Studios. In 1977 Estévez began doing design work for private clients, many of whom were Hollywood stars. He retired from designing in 1997. item number: 5872