Bergdorf Goodman Evening Gown 1965

[whitewolf]

From my mother's vintage clothing collection. The construction is amazing. My questions are:
1. I can't figure out the material for the skirt. The lining is silk but the fabric is heavy woven with thick/thin lines. I would assume it is silk too?
2. The tag for the customer, Mrs. Cobb, would this indicate the dress was custom made or was tailored for her?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
(Apologies for the duplicate photos)

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

The fabric looks like faille. Here's a description.
The ILGWU and lot/size tags would imply that the dress was not custom-made, but Bergdorf's and other high-end stores offered alteration/tailoring services to its clientele, which is likely the reason for this name tag.

 

[whitewolf]

The fabric looks like faille. Here's a description.
The ILGWU and lot/size tags would imply that the dress was not custom-made, but Bergdorf's and other high-end stores offered alteration/tailoring services to its clientele, which is likely the reason for this name tag.

Thank you!

 

[denisebrain]

I would probably call the fabric ottoman, a close relative of faille. It may be silk and cotton.

It is very well constructed! I love the back of the bodice.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

I would probably call the fabric ottoman, a close relative of faille. It may be silk and cotton.

Yes. Good call, Maggie!

 

[whitewolf]

I would probably call the fabric ottoman, a close relative of faille. It may be silk and cotton.

It is very well constructed! I love the back of the bodice.

Thank you! It's fascinating the amount of detail that went into this dress. As my mom said, "they don't make them like they used to!"

 

[bycinbyhand]

Boy, wouldn't you LOVE to see a photo of Mrs. Cobb in that dress!?

 

[claireshaeffer]

I agree with Marsha that this was probably a rtw dress and Bergdorf's altered it; however, I'm surprised that they put their custom salon label in it.
Bergdorf's custom salon was different from I. Magnin's (only made custom garments and couture copies). Bergdorf's had muslins of designs and fabric swatches from couture houses. Clients could place an order and Bergdorf's would tweak the fit as needed.
They made Jackie Kennedy's inaugural gown and I have a dress that was made for an inaugural ball.
There is a chapter in Bergdorf's on the Plaza that focuses on the couture salon.