IDOL Empire Line Purple Silk Velvet Dress Circa 1990s

IDOL Empire Line Purple Silk Velvet Dress Circa 1990s

A poetic pre raphaelites dream in silky mauve velvet. Long sleeve, fitted empire-line bust and zip closure at back. Bodice is lined.

IDOL was a London based label known for its luxurious textiles and hand embroidery, it was stocked at Charivari, L'eclaireur and Liberty Department Store but they also had their own store in Soho. IDOL garments were worn in Absolutely Fabulous and fans include Cher, Paula Yates, Helena Bonham Carter and Marilyn Manson. 'Marilyn Manson bought a cotton tulle white cap sleeve embroidered top'.

Fabric composition 70% viscose 30% silk

Size S

Measurements 

Length 138cm

Length of sleeve 55cm 

Across chest 46cm

Under bust ( bottom of empire line seam) 40cm

Across hips 50cm

Condition very good. To note - the velvet pile slightly lies against grain in some parts this is most notable at the back at the seat - refer to images. This does not take away from the overall effect of the silk velvet.

Reference images - Paula Yates wearing IDOL photos by Tom Stoddard circa 90s, Empireline IDOL dress in the Telegraph as a prize for a competition 1997, article about IDOL in the observer 1991 and article about IDOL in the Guardian 1992.

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