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Remodelled Lamé Wedding/Evening Dress and Sash
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen University
Date1934
Object NameDress
Mediumlamé, silk and acetate
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsChest x Waist x Length x Back Length x Bust x Circumference x Hips: 400 × 330 × 1500 × 1700 × 360 × 2400 × 390mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2002 by Mrs Janet Rizvi & Mr Sandy Clarke.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054427
About MeThis exquisitely glamorous gold lamé dress was worn by an Aberdonian bride at her wedding in August 1934. She was the daughter of the Principal of the University of Aberdeen, and her wedding was one of the big society events of that year.The dress was made in London by Yda Irvine for the bride. The dress has been cut on the bias to give it the flowing film-star look that was highly fashionable at the time.
Later, the wedding dress was remodelled into an evening dress, the train was shortened, and a stylish sash was made from the remnants of the train.
