Ahh-mazing Anne Fogarty Find

Circa 1960s Anne Fogarty Wool Cocktail Dress

My Photography skills (or lack thereof) absolutely cannot do this incredible dress justice.  This is the most gorgeous piece of vintage fashion I have ever come across and had the opportunity to purchase.  It is in pristine condition and the details and styling are total perfection.  

Incredible Detailing

American Designer, Anne Fogarty (1919-1980)

I will not hesitate to say that Anne Fogarty outdid herself with this one.  Based on research of Anne, I would date this garment to be from the 1960s and it looks to have maybe made an appearance once with it's previous owner...and I'm guessing it was a very special occasion.  


The wearer of this dress can ensure their figure will look impeccable in the form-fitting silhouette.  Anne was known for her sheaths being figure hugging with high narrow waists.  This number accentuates that narrow waist with gorgeous inverted pleating all the way around.  The dress is fully lined and appears to be made of wool with graduated black rhinestone detailing and a fun yarn hem.  Have you ever seen anything like this?  


The only surviving label is of the maker, and therefore there is no marked size.  I believe it to be an approximate modern size 4.  Since I'm no size 4, this piece is up for grabs. Lucky ducks.  


You can read more about Anne Fogarty here.  She was truly an amazing American talent.