Best Moment: Fortuny Delphos Gown, ca. 1920 

:45 in the video, the gentlemen says his wife paid 50.00 for the dress, and 2.00 for the book in which there was a picture of the dress

Well tell them please. They have no idea how he made those pleats!

Issey Miyake did pleating too -- Issey Miyake and his design team have been experimenting with and refining their pleating technique since 1988. The groundbreaking method - by which pleats are applied after the fabric is cut and sewn - is a revolutionary departure from traditional process. mds.isseymiyake.com/mds/en/collection/ See also - www.thecuttingclass.com/mccanrtney-miyake-fortuny/

Darling, we're going on a world cruise, I'll buy you a new dress... 🤪

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Exactly. Oh, and you can't walk in it, either. So, pretty much useless!

Not completely sure if it's the same Fortuny but I wouldn't be surprised. Fortuny is also the name of an Italian designer fabric house. They sell exquisite fabrics, generally only available through members of the design trade, such as interior designers. They are famous for their hand block stamped and painted silk fabrics, which I'm fairly certain is how they still do it today. Many of their fabrics sell for $400.00 per yard and up. I used to sell designer fabric remnants and I always loved seeing their pieces.

Wow! You’re so lucky! How did you get to handle it?

He was not French. He was Spanish. Mariano Fortuny.

@@waynealexander1615 You ARE correct, mia culpa and I KNEW that.

Not quite the same, but I went to an Edith Head exhibit a few years ago, and it was remarkable to be able to see some of her creations up close - I was awed.

Oooo, that would be stunning!

My first thought!

"Tish! You spoke French!"

Cara Mia!

_begins barrage of kisses from fingertip on up the arm_

I live it when you speak French Tish.

X X lol don’t worry, they have many of them...

Yeah...nice piece of crap...

“It would be a shame if it gets lost;” sounds like you’re trying to shake them down😂

@@themarquis336 , not so !

@@blondieeastwood9120 , only to an imbecile !

My guess is there have been those who have tried.

Give it a month and China will be selling them on "WISH"

probably hyperbole

@@FlourescentPotato It's not. Nobody knows exactly how he created the pleats, they're really particular and unique. Most other pleated silk can be cleaned and maintain the pleating, but not the Fortuny pleats.

Issey Miyake did pleating that looks similar -- Issey Miyake and his design team have been experimenting with and refining their pleating technique since 1988. The groundbreaking method - by which pleats are applied after the fabric is cut and sewn - is a revolutionary departure from traditional process. mds.isseymiyake.com/mds/en/collection/ See also - www.thecuttingclass.com/mccanrtney-miyake-fortuny/

Oh, it could probably go for a lot more than what she said. You get the correct people in the bidding at the time and the sky is the limit. I have seen and heard of a few Roadshow finds that went nuts at auction.

Totally agree. I’d say 35-50K

They always like to be conservative

So true. That dress is everything!

girl you ain't lyin. if some movie star showed up at the met gala wearing this beauty she'd be the queen of the night instead of the garbage the trashy hos wear these days. THEN she could auction it off XD

I would love to see a woman with a great figure wear that dress.

Nope. The gown Lady Mary wears is a real 1920s Delphos. NOT a recreation.

Issey Miyake did what looks like similar pleating -- Issey Miyake and his design team have been experimenting with and refining their pleating technique since 1988. The groundbreaking method - by which pleats are applied after the fabric is cut and sewn - is a revolutionary departure from traditional process. mds.isseymiyake.com/mds/en/collection/ See also - www.thecuttingclass.com/mccanrtney-miyake-fortuny/

@@davidcattin7006 Yes he did. I worked in couture all my life and we used to use Lognon for pleating ( now Chanel owned) and they did a good 'Fortuny' pleating or 'Venetian' pleating. It was also called 'bijoux' pleating.The problem with this sort of pleating is that as it is on silk it doesn't hold its pleat. Fortuny found a way around this by keeping the dresses twisted up like yarn. Pleating on sythetic fabric keep their shape better but of course are not as nice. I loved going to Lognon to explain our ideas and he was always enthousiastic about his work. He also did our buttons, belts and buckles. One year I was looking for ideas for a designer I was with and he rooked out his old button molds and we had great fun making many odd combination buttons that the designer loved and used in his collection. This partially revived his button making for others. The workrooms were in an old building with high ceilings and all lined in oak cupboards and drawers. I think that they are now moved to a modern place as real estate often chases these artisans out of these wonderful premises in favour of domestic living unfortunately. Best wishes .

@@TheFiown Wonderful story! Bet you have many more.

@@davidcattin7006 Well over forty years in couture has it's benefits, many lessons learnt. Many stories under my belt, maybe a book one day.

@@TheFiown Oh, please do! I'll want an autographed copy!

You can only wear it when standing. 🤣

I'm so glad you said it because I was just about to comment how "Morticia" it seemed. Very sexy and elegant.

Krystal Jang i loved. That show! Sira the seamstress. It’s based on a book, which is fantastic too

Excellent book and show but it was called “The Time in Between” written by Maria Duenas.

for?

His wife might be a dude too.

Thanks for the giggle!

I agree I was wondering in the same way, I would have loved to see the woman whom collects vintage clothing and what was the look on her face. Where is she?

Some people don't want to be on TV. Crazy, I know.