VITALDI BABANI LAMÉ EVENING TUNIC
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VITALDI BABANI LAMÉ EVENING TUNIC

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Babani (1858-1940) 

Manteau du soir

Indigo silk lamé, oxidized gold bullion, glass moonstone beads

France, c. 1920-1925

 

A rare Babani manteau du soir from circa 1920-25, crafted in indigo silk chiffon woven with oxidized-gold lamé an embroidered in a stylized floral motif. Cut in an elongated tunic silhouette, it drapes effortlessly with fluidity, fastening with a single moonstone toggle at the neckline and a discreet interior hook and eye closure at the waist. Moonstones set along the hem and beneath the neckline offer a subtle, luminous contrast. An exceptional example of Babani’s refined, exotic modernism.

 

 

 

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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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