Symphony of Shadows Laurie Vanian Cobweb Lace Dress

Symphony of Shadows by Laurie Vanian Cobweb Lace Dress

Halter neck dress in a black wrinkled effect textile with pointed lace edging around the neck. Cobweb lace around waist and back fishtail godet. Waistline comes to a V at front and back.

Symphony of Shadows is an original batcave gothic label circa 1980s, it had a shop in the independent designer market-cum-collective Hyper-Hyper. Laurie Vanian was married to David Vanian from the Damned at the time and he helped design and build her store which they wanted to look like "The castle belonging to the wicked witch in sleeping beauty".

Made in England

Fabric composition - unmarked.

Size 14 UK

Please note it is pinned to fit mannequin.

Measurements 

Across chest 48cm 

Across waist 46cm

Across hips 50cm 

Length 106cm

Condition Excellent!

Reference Images - 1- 2 As seen in magazine editorials circa 1985. 2 Blitz magazine feature on Symphony of Shadows. 5 Laurie Vanian and David Vanian. 6-7 interviews with Laurie and David Vanian about her store and their home.

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