Wednesday, November 14, 2012

History’s Runway: A Stiebel Gown, c. 1955


Ball Gown
Victor Steibel,, 1955
This and all related images from:
The VIctoria & Albert Museum


The London Social calendar dictated fashions for each year, and, new collections from the best designers were released in fashion magazines in conjunction with important events. A gown like this one would have been debuted in the Springtime. It’s the work of Victor Steibel (1907-1976) who was known for his designs which looked to reinvent styles of historical dress.

This strapless evening gown of striped turquoise and white silk taffeta is overlaid with a drape of lovely matching wild silk organza over the bones bodice and skirt. The organza is gathered at the back of the gown in an imitation of a bustle.

Lady Diana Herbert wore this gown for a ball at Wilton House in 1955.









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