fw 2012 proenza schouler runway brocade sheath dress

the look

a fall 2012 proenza schouler brocade sheath dress, made in the usa. the metallic jacquard is woven with silver chrysanthemum bursts, drifting cloud bands, and hexagon and wave fields in cobalt, teal and burgundy, all outlined in gold lurex. it's cut as a close sleeveless sheath with a high bateau front and a deep scoop back, and the edges are finished in black satin. jack mccollough and lazaro hernandez founded proenza schouler in 2002 after barneys bought their entire parsons senior thesis collection. for fall 2012 they looked east, to kimonos, karate gis and cheongsams, and worked dense brocade and woven leather all through the collection. this dress is cut from that season's runway brocade, the same cloth as the house's kimono-style dress coat from the show (vogue). also seen on grimes in vogue uk in fall 2012.

details

• era: 2010s
• designer: proenza schouler
• origin: usa
• design: fitted sleeveless sheath in metallic brocade with silver chrysanthemums, cloud bands, hexagon and wave fields in cobalt, teal and burgundy, outlined in gold lurex. high bateau neckline at the front, deep scoop back, black satin-bound neckline and armholes, center front and back seams with shaping seams, side zip, and a straight hem. fully lined. materials and percentages: self 60% acetate, 40% polyester; lining 100% silk.
• condition: excellent: brocade crisp with no pulls in the lurex, lining clean, binding intact.
• size & fit: tagged size 6. best modern fit estimate is us 4-6. it's cut close through the body and hips with no stretch, so check the flat measurements.
• flat measurements: bust 17.5 in flat, waist 16 in flat, hips 19.5 in flat, length 33.5 in