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Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Faille Cocktail Dress

$3,500.00
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Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim. Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tucking and draping by this famed Italian couture design house. Built-in corselette to keep it tight while you cha-cha the night away. Full tiered petticoat creates a beautiful confectionary silhouette. In excellent vintage condition. Best fits a modern US 0 or XS.

Mingolini Gugenheim 1950s Couture Details

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COUTURIER
Mingolini Gugenheim
ERA
1950s
SIZE
US 0 / XS
CONDITION
EXCELLENT
★★★★★
Measurement Inches CM
Chest 32 inches 81 cm
Waist 24 inches 61 cm
Hip 36 inches 91 cm
Length 42 inches 107 cm
Mingolini Gugenheim 1950s. Italian couture little black cocktail dress in lush faille. Dramatic tucking and draping. Built-in corselette, full tiered petticoat. Confectionary silhouette. US 2/XS. Excellent condition. Famed Italian couture design house. La Dolce Vita glamour. Perfect for cha-cha nights.
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Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Faille Cocktail Dress

$3,500.00
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