1980s Vicky Tiel Colorful Hearts Dress and Bolero Matching Set

1980s Vicky Tiel Colorful Hearts Dress and Bolero Matching Set

$595.00
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1980s Vicky Tiel Colorful Hearts Dress and Bolero Matching Set

1980s Vicky Tiel Colorful Hearts Dress and Bolero Matching Set

$595.00

From the Closet of: Alexandra Loganecker 

Label: Vicky Tiel 

Era: 1980s

Size: Extra Small / Small

About the Item:

After reading Vicky Tiel’s autobiography, Alexandra became fascinated by the designer and determined to add some of her creations to her vintage collection. She turned to her friend Cameron Silver of Decades, who sourced this wonderfully playful 1980s ensemble for her. Scattered with tiny hearts in shades of red, pink, purple, and green, the black two-piece set pairs a strapless sweetheart-neckline mini dress, complete with a fitted bodice and draped skirt, with a cropped, long-sleeved bolero jacket. “Reading about Vicky Tiel, I really wanted some of her stuff because I think it’s so feminine and fun,” Alexandra recalls. After several rounds of tailoring to achieve the perfect fit, she wore the set to a dinner she hosted in Mexico City. “It was probably over the top for the moment,” she laughs. “But I don’t really care that much about that.”

About the Label:

American-born designer Vicky Tiel moved to Paris in the 1960s, where she established herself as a purveyor of glamorous, body-conscious fashion. Alongside fellow designer Mia Fonssagrives, she opened a boutique on the Rue Bonaparte, attracting a clientele that included Elizabeth Taylor, who became a close friend and supporter. Tiel became particularly known for her corseted silhouettes, plunging necklines, and draped cocktail dresses, which celebrated the female figure with unapologetic sensuality. Her designs also found a place in Hollywood history: Julia Roberts wore a Vicky Tiel cocktail dress in the 1990 film Pretty Woman. Tiel's signature aesthetic, combining Parisian glamour with a distinctly American sense of exuberance, made her a recognizable name in eveningwear throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Measurements:

Dress:
Bust: 17” 
Waist: 13.5” 
Hip: 16” 
Length: 28.5”

Bolero:
Bust: 19"
Waist: 18” 
Hip: N/A
Length: 15”

Material:

Fabric: Not Specified 

Condition:

Item is in excellent vintage condition. 

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