1920’s VITALDI BABANI ‘DELPHOS’ GOWN

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Rare, circa 1920’s Vitaldi Babani Haute Couture. A finely micro-pleated black silk gown, inspired by the ‘Delphos’ gown of Venetian couturier Mariano Fortuny.

 

Labelled ‘Babani, 98 bd Haussmann Paris.’ The Parisian house of Babani was founded in 1894 and began as an importer of exotic goods and ‘objets d’art,’ stocking garments by Fortuny and importing textiles by Liberty & Co.

 

The gown will accommodate a range of sizes due to its pleated construction. Very Good Vintage Condition, with only minor signs of wear along the hemline that have been professionally repaired.

 

 

B/W/H: Open

Length: 55”

 

 

To enquire on this piece, please write us at salon@etereovintage.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONDITION

• Mint •
Virtually no wear, in most cases refers to a vintage garment that has not been worn, may include original tags, and can be referred to as “deadstock.”
• Excellent •
Shows hardly any signs of wear.
• Very Good •
Shows normal signs of wear with some minor visible problems but will not detract from wearability of the garment.
• Good •
Vintage garment has obvious flaws and can use mending.
• Fair •
The garment is most likely not wearable, but could serve as an inspiration or study piece.

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