{"product_id":"1930s-paramour-bias-cut-gown-copper-and-aquamarine-satin","title":"1930s Paramour Bias Cut Gown - Copper and Aquamarine","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting 'Paramour' - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA floor-length \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1930s-vintage-style-guide\"\u003e1930s\u003c\/a\u003e evening gown, cut on the bias for a fluid, close drape. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/collections\/bias-cut-vionnet-style\"\u003ebias-cut gowns and dresses\u003c\/a\u003e and our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/collections\/1930s-dresses\"\u003e1930s dresses\u003c\/a\u003e. Sensual and flattering, this head turning gown in coppery, rich rust satin with aquamarine blue accents screams silver screen with it bias cut panels that glide and drape around the body like liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evening gown has some typical mid 1930s design trademarks including flattering cowl neckline and has been cleverly cut in several bias cut panels to hug but still flatter the body. We've made it in a viscose\/rayon satin - the closest fabric we could find that feels like the originals! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBias cut\u003c\/strong\u003e means the fabric is cut on the diagonal, across the grain. This gives the cloth stretch and a fluid drape, so it follows the body without darts or a fitted seam. The technique is closely associated with the couturière Madeleine Vionnet and defined 1930s evening wear. A \u003cstrong\u003ecowl neckline\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft draped fold of fabric at the front. \u003cstrong\u003eTiered flutter sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e are layered, loose sleeves that move as you do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe need to talk about the colour... The 1930s had a different opinion on colour to our modern eye. Many vintage originals use combinations that might seem a little startling at first. Rust or orange tones combined with this light blue was quite common and has been something we wanted to experiment with for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial vintage 1930s features in this gown: \u003c\/b\u003eDress features a belt with contrast trim and O ring to fasten and was based directly on an original vintage item. You can adjust it via moving the poppers. The tiered sleeves were based on images from an original dress and enhance the shoulder to create that classic mid 1930s silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is a V - not too low so you can still wear a bra and has a clever tie to secure the neckline where you wish. We love the long ties which hang low to add extra detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo zip - due to bias cut - pull over head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey 1930s features include:-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- cowl neckline\u003cbr\u003e- tiered flutter sleeves\u003cbr\u003e- V back with tie\u003cbr\u003e- O ring belt\u003cbr\u003e- floor length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean ONLY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1930s-paramour-bias-cut-gown-jet-black-ivory-satin\"\u003eJet Black \u0026amp; Ivory Satin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade with love in Yorkshire, England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFAQ \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bias-cut gown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bias-cut gown is cut on the diagonal of the fabric rather than along the grain, so the satin stretches slightly and drapes close to the body. The Paramour is made from several bias-cut panels, which is why it has no zip and a fluid line from bust to floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is bias cut so closely linked to the 1930s?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe technique was developed by the couturière Madeleine Vionnet in the 1920s and became the defining line of 1930s evening dress. After the straight, boyish shapes of the 1920s, fashion moved to a longer, softer silhouette that followed the body, and bias-cut satin gowns suited it best. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no zip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the cut is on the bias, the dress stretches enough to pull on over the head. A zip would break the line of the drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the silver screen connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe page describes the gown as “silver screen” glamour. Satin evening gowns with draped necklines and low backs were the look of 1930s film stars, and this gown is based on that style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy copper and aquamarine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe page notes that the pairing of rusty copper and light blue was common in 1930s originals. The aquamarine accents appear on the belt trim and the sleeves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cowl neckline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cowl neckline is a soft draped fold of fabric that falls at the front of the neckline. It is a common feature of 1930s bias-cut dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the tiered sleeves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLayered flutter sleeves that move as you do. The sleeves are based on a vintage original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the back like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA V back with a tie to secure the neckline. It is cut high enough to wear a bra. The long ties hang low as decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt skims the body without being tight. The skirt moulds around the hips and the bust is free. Choose your size by waist measurement. Sizes run from UK 8 to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove this era?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1930s-vintage-style-guide\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e1930s Vintage Style Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Foxy","offers":[{"title":"UK 08","offer_id":56982962110850,"sku":"DR30_15cop-8","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":56982962143618,"sku":"DR30_15cop-10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":56982962176386,"sku":"DR30_15cop-12","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":56982962209154,"sku":"DR30_15cop-14","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 16","offer_id":56982962241922,"sku":"DR30_15cop-16","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 18","offer_id":56982962274690,"sku":"DR30_15cop-18","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9803\/5497\/files\/Paramourrustandmarineblue1.jpg?v=1793119765","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1930s-paramour-bias-cut-gown-copper-and-aquamarine-satin","provider":"The House of Foxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}