An Organza Dress By Gérard Pipart For Nina Ricci - France Spring-summer 1973

Spring-Summer 1973
France
Psychedelic long dress in printed organza from the Maison Nina Ricci directed by Gérard Pipart dating from the 1973 collection. Dress with fitted bodice, long puffed sleeves and boat neckline trimmed with black silk bias with buttoned cuffs and at the bottom of the skirt. Zip closure in the back. Skirt with large bottom and underskirt in white nylon. The white organza fabric has large circles with multicolored polka dots arranged randomly. Bodice lining in white nylon and label indicating Nina Ricci Boutique Paris, Made in France. No visible defects apart from rings under the armpits and a small ring on the skirt which is barely visible (see the last three photos) - the only defects to report. Good general condition of color and conservation.
Dimensions: Equivalent to size 35-36 France. Height 135 cm, shoulders 32 cm, sleeves 69 cm, chest 82 cm, waist 66 cm, hips 90-94 cm.
Gérard Pipart is a famous French designer who, after the house of Chloé, worked from 1963 and after the departure of Jules François Crahay, at the destiny of the House of Nina Ricci for 35 years. Gérard Pipart thus marked the style of this Parisian luxury house by combining beautiful fabrics, romantic draperies and sense of cut creating a graceful, sophisticated and natural femininity. The Nina Ricci haute boutique label remained one of the Parisian musts of luxury ready-to-wear during the 1980s-1990s. In 1987, Gérard Pipart received the 22nd Dé d'Or de la haute couture for his Spring/Summer collection, thus crowning his career as a couturier.