1970's Vintage James Daugherty Triple Keyhole Studio 54 Wedding Dress - 36" Bust Small

Absolutely gorgeous Studio 54 style disco wedding dress by James Daugherty! Made of creamy polyester, with three large keyholes & accent buttons at the neck and midriff. Long sleeves, long maxi length, long zipper down the back for entry.

Daugherty was an African-American fashion designer based in New York. His fashions were featured often in Ebony and Jet magazines. 

He was a sketch artist for the likes of Bill Blass, Anne Klein, and Liz Clairborne. He also worked in Hollywood and did costuming for numerous shows including  I Love Lucy. He said, “We had to design things that framed the face. That’s why today I like sketching faces. The face comes first.”

Bust: 36"

Waist: 26"

Armscye: 16"

Sleeve Length: 23"

Total Length: 58"

Modern Size Equivalent: Small

This item is shown on Lucia: 32" Bust, 25" Waist, 34" Hips / 54

Label / Tag Information: James Daugherty

Condition: Great condition structurally and overall, dress was dry-cleaned. There are: small spots on the front hemline (see photograph) and one tiny snag on the back shoulder. Clean & ready to wear


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