# Pre-Fall 2009 Purple Asymmetrical Silk Gown

- **Brand:** Alexander McQueen
- **Price:** $5,895.00
- **Catalog:** tabvintage
- **Retailer:** tabvintage
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq0oFX_9qAQ3xYwAcfGg4uYmLDA3QZlhtFz-ZlN2aowuRR6wJcVvieEiACXa55jGHqZn1jn2qlagEslUlBYzMKNn3CSGHU0jE72qVlHBatyg6M7CGC4ipT7EZHsSREojX-NC_-PClCZlcy_Q6aoy3SP6wC7XbnHd335ywq5HWoEioaUSn3jmzgg6v816IDLfb2bQ-mvdwXNc1FHzx_SEz2ZaY1EMSaUVpDcE0bBQAa13zxb8StYXGL7Z8O2wgKBNnwScQbjOAiQfR02ubRcYpTR5-dBket98A8413AyFczDcF-PKsi_rtJBO5V2BcUlg-VYCY2ELdX3GLEohYGcvvQ58MhCV0NB361bToAQ7JR5JWVdb7yobKZzNtRvuRhce_o3IKTjPeofSGa7du3MFRsgl1fRCZre9JDlFpYGqhDZvXmP6Si0ut-15jQNEuR0uCJnf59dh50KN5DumCo0kj4pEyOcQ==
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Purple asymmetrical silk gown featuring a bias cut, a single thick cap sleeve, and a thin strap, with elegant draped paneling and a floor-length silhouette.

## Description

Pre-Fall 2009 Alexander McQueen by Lee Alexander McQueen purple asymmetrical silk gown. Bias cut silk gown featuring thick cap sleeve on right side and thin strap on left side, with asymmetrical drape paneling at sides that attaches at right side wrist. Note that thin strap is currently tacked, but if tack was removed with tailor, the strap could be removable for one-shoulder effect when worn (interior button closures to detach). Fabric Contents: 100% Silk with 71% Acetate and 29% Silk lining. Concealed side zip closure. Similar seen in the lookbook (Look #8) in maroon colorway. In excellent vintage condition with very light wear throughout. Comes with original brand tags.  Measurements  Marked size IT 42. Best fits size US 6 - 8 depending on desired fit due to bias cut construction. Photographed clipped slightly on size US 2 - 4 mannequin.  Pit to Pit (Bust): 15.0" lying flat (30.0" when worn); accommodates up to 18.1" (36.2" when worn)  Waist: 13.0" lying flat (26.0" when worn); accommodates up to 15.5" (31.0" when worn)  Hip: 16.6" lying flat (33.2" when worn); accommodates up to 22.0" (44.0" when worn)  Length: 72.6" from shoulder to hemline (length adjusts slightly depending on size of wearer)  Returns  Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

## Appearance

- **Sizes:** IT 42 (per-size availability under Variants)
- **Materials:** 100% Silk with 71% Acetate and 29% Silk lining
- **Fit:** Marked size IT 42. Best fits size US 6 - 8 depending on desired fit due to bias cut construction. Photographed clipped slightly on size US 2 - 4 mannequin.

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1
- **Available:** IT 42

| Size | SKU | Availability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IT 42 | 62787737845919 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Dresses

## Additional Attributes

- **hip:** Hip: 16.6" lying flat (33.2" when worn); accommodates up to 22.0" (44.0" when worn)
- **bust:** Pit to Pit (Bust): 15.0" lying flat (30.0" when worn); accommodates up to 18.1" (36.2" when worn)
- **tags:** 2000s, Alexander McQueen, Dresses, eveningweartag, Extra Small, Maxi, may2026, Medium, price0515, Small
- **waist:** Waist: 13.0" lying flat (26.0" when worn); accommodates up to 15.5" (31.0" when worn)
- **length:** Length: 72.6" from shoulder to hemline (length adjusts slightly depending on size of wearer)
- **vendor:** Alexander McQueen
- **closure:** Concealed side zip closure
- **returns:** Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- **best fit:** US 6 - 8 depending on desired fit due to bias cut construction
- **designer:** Lee Alexander Mc
- **condition:** In excellent vintage condition with very light wear throughout
- **marked size:** IT 42
- **measurements:** Marked size IT 42. Best fits size US 6 - 8 depending on desired fit due to bias cut construction. Photographed clipped slightly on size US 2 - 4 mannequin., Pit to Pit (Bust): 15.0" lying flat (30.0" when worn); accommodates up to 18.1" (36.2" when worn), Waist: 13.0" lying flat (26.0" when worn); accommodates up to 15.5" (31.0" when worn), Hip: 16.6" lying flat (33.2" when worn); accommodates up to 22.0" (44.0" when worn), Length: 72.6" from shoulder to hemline (length adjusts slightly depending on size of wearer)
- **product type:** Dresses
- **best fit size:** US 6 - 8
- **return policy:** Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- **shopify handle:** pre-fall-2009-purple-asymmetrical-silk-gown
- **fabric contents:** 100% Silk with 71% Acetate and 29% Silk lining
- **hip measurement:** Hip: 16.6" lying flat (33.2" when worn); accommodates up to 22.0" (44.0" when worn)
- **bust measurement:** Pit to Pit (Bust): 15.0" lying flat (30.0" when worn); accommodates up to 18.1" (36.2" when worn)
- **waist measurement:** Waist: 13.0" lying flat (26.0" when worn); accommodates up to 15.5" (31.0" when worn)
- **length measurement:** Length: 72.6" from shoulder to hemline (length adjusts slightly depending on size of wearer)

## Enrichment

- **Type:** gown
- **Type Synonyms:** evening dress, maxi dress, formal dress
- **Gender:** female
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** asymmetrical, bias cut, silk, cap sleeve, single strap, draped, floor length, satin finish
- **Styles:** avant-garde, formal, glamorous
- **Colors:** purple
- **Color Families:** Purple
- **Category Path:** Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
- **Construction Detail:** Draped
- **Dress occasion:** Black Tie, Evening
- **Dress style:** Asymmetrical, Gown
- **Fabric:** Acetate, Silk
- **Graphic Type:** Solid / No Print
- **Neckline:** Asymmetric, One-Shoulder, Spaghetti Strap
- **Pattern:** Solid
- **Skirt/Dress length type:** Maxi
- **Sleeve Style:** Cap
- **Sleeve length type:** Sleeveless
- **Canonical Brand:** Alexander McQueen

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