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1980s Sho-Girl Designs Silk Sequin Harlequin Shift Dress
$225
One of a kind — the only available piece
By Sho Girl Designs · 1980s · c. 1985–1990. Label construction, typography, and 100% pure silk fabrication with polyester lining are consistent with late 1980s Indian-export evening wear. The harlequin sequin patterning and jewel-neck shift silhouette are hallmark of the era. · Silk · Sequins · Fabric · Hand Strung · Measurements (laid flat): Armpit to armpit: 17" Waist: 15" Hips: 18" Length: 34"
"This 1980s Sho-Girl Designs sleeveless shift dress is crafted from 100% pure silk, adorned with intricate hand-applied sequins in a black, silver, hot pink, and emerald green harlequin diamond and serpentine pattern. Featuring a jewel neckline with gold-tone trim, a polyester lining, and a center-back zip closure. Measurements laid flat: Armpit to armpit 17", waist 15", hips 18", length 34". Condition is very good; sequins are dense and largely intact with strong shimmer. The gold-tone trim shows minor tarnishing and light bead loss consistent with age. Interior tag shows slight yellowing but is fully legible. Professional dry clean only. Vintage sales are final. Please review all photos, measurements, and condition details carefully before purchase. Vintage sales are final; no returns or exchanges."
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Description
This 1980s Sho-Girl Designs sleeveless shift dress is crafted from 100% pure silk, adorned with intricate hand-applied sequins in a black, silver, hot pink, and emerald green harlequin diamond and serpentine pattern. Featuring a jewel neckline with gold-tone trim, a polyester lining, and a center-back zip closure. Measurements laid flat: Armpit to armpit 17", waist 15", hips 18", length 34". Condition is very good; sequins are dense and largely intact with strong shimmer. The gold-tone trim shows minor tarnishing and light bead loss consistent with age. Interior tag shows slight yellowing but is fully legible. Professional dry clean only. Vintage sales are final. Please review all photos, measurements, and condition details carefully before purchase. Vintage sales are final; no returns or exchanges.
Condition
Condition appears very good to excellent from photos. Sequins are dense and largely intact with strong iridescent shimmer visible across the garment. The gold-tone border trim at neckline shows minor tarnishing and a few areas of bead loss consistent with age and handling — visible in the label detail photo. No major pulls, tears, or missing sequin panels noted. Interior label shows light age yellowing but is fully legible. Lining not fully visible but dress is noted as polyester-lined per care tag. Professional dry clean only.