This dress was specially made by Vivienne Westwood in 1997, to be worn in the snow. Zermatt, Switzerland was the location and the dress was worn with a ruby and diamond tiara once belonging to the Romanov family. The dress is made from a longhaired velvet, resembling fur. The velvet is made from silk rayon and has a shimmering sheen. Designed to mimic the 1930's, it has a corseted bodice, boned and structured to form a curvaceous silhouette. The corset is fastened at the back with a zip, hooks and eyes. The skirt is tightly fitted with a 19th century bustle at the side of the skirt, falling narrowly to almost a hobble and following through to a fishtail train. The deep red of the silk velvet cloak, with long trains flowing from the arms, in unison with the dress and fishtail, all contribute to the quirky non-conformist, rebelliousness that is so classically Vivienne Westwood. Size 8/10 (2) (Please get in touch for measurements).

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