Antiquities Inspired Dress

A draped velvet halter-neck dress inspired by ancient Egyptian and Greek costume.

ANTIQUITIES INSPIRED COUTURE

A New Antiquities-Eclectic

"A unique aesthetic drawing from a variety of ancient influences from different eras in the history of clothing and adornment"

Egyptian Broad Collar - Bust of Nefertiti © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Greek Ionic Chiton - Youth by William-Adolphe Bourguereau © WikiArt

Bust of Nefertiti 1345 BC

Youth by William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1893

Ancient Egyptian Inspired Collar

Egyptian inspired broad collar filled with chain stitch embroidery in gold metallic thread.

Ancient Greek Chiton Inspired Dress

Halter-neck draped dress in deep blue Lapis Lazuli velvet.

Deep Cowl Underarms

A unique twist on the Greek Chiton with cowls at the sides under the arms rather than at the front neckline.

A Nod to Egyptian Sun God Ra

Rays of red sunshine are haute couture embroidered with cupped sequins.

Stylish Yet Practical Design

Centre back opening with concealed hooks and eyes.

Draping Extends From Neck at Back

Continuous halter-neck design from front to back.

Gold Thread Fill

Hand stitched chain stitching fill the background of the design.

Red and Gold Chain Stitched Edges

Collar is appliquèd to a suede leather base and finished with red and gold thread chain stitch.

Concealed Collar Closures

Back collar is secured with concealed hooks and eyes.

Seamless Draping at Sides

Draping is continuous from front to back.

Underarm Cowls

Underarm cowls are secured with an elasticated couture stay underneath.

Elasticated Couture Stay

Fitted to dress underneath and secured around underbust line.

Figure Accentuating

The full view of this dress shows its accentuating features.