1960s/1970s Haute Couture Velvet Feather Gown

Gorgeous rare feather and velvet haute couture gown by Givenchy we believe to be from Autumn Winter 1968-1969. This gown once belonged to Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant grand entertaining.  She was also known to be a close friend of Hubert de Givenchy and his partner Phillipe Venet. Drop waist velvet gown with a collage of feathers Black, sheer black Sheer silk bodice with sweetheart neckline Zipper opening at sleeves Tubular collar Sheer skirt with soft voluminous feathers throughout Back zipper, hook-and-eye closure Velvet, Ostrich Feathers, Silk, no fabric contents Signed Numbered 61025 Givenchy label, Made in France Very good vintage condition, back hemline has loose seams, zipper sticks Estimated Size: XS/S / 0-2 Measurements Bust: 30" Waist: 28" Hip: 36" Sweep: " Length (Center Back to Waist): 36.5" Length (Waist to Hem): 22.5" Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 15" Sleeve Length: 25.5"Sleeve