Dave & Johnny Dress

This piece doesn't just cover the body, it shapes it like a spell quietly sewn.
The deep violet, almost purple under certain lights, vibrates like an ancient secret, wrapped in lace embroidered with floral arabesques that do not bloom—they persist.
The back, open with ties reminiscent of Victorian corsets, sustains the tension between desire and restraint.
Subtle sparkles rest on the tulle as if they had fallen there over time, not to shine, but to remain.

Technical sheet:

• Measures
  Bust: 88 cm
  Waist: 66 cm
  Hips: 100 cm
  Length: 140 cm
• Brand: Dave & Johnny
• Decade: 1990s (original vintage)
• Cut: Straight with slight flare and open back with lace-up corset
• Color: Deep purple with a dark ruby lining
• Main fabric: Embroidered organza with bugle bead floral appliqué
• Lining: Acetate (soft and fluid feel). Slight oxidation on the lower left leg, imperceptible when worn. Oxidation on acetate (a cellulosic fiber, made from the same raw material as cotton and wood) is common in pieces that have existed for several decades.
• Details: Subtle shimmer, delicate transparency in the overlay, versatile back adjustment
• Condition: Excellent — rare archival piece, carefully preserved in our manual curation

ImportantNote: always check the measurements carefully and do not rely solely on the model, as pieces may be adjusted for a better fit when needed.
Model's measurements:
Bust: 75 cm
Waist: 58 cm
Hips: 94 cm
Height: 169 cm

✦ Notes:

Item washed, steamed, and prepared with vintage garment preservation standards.
Shipped with Breu Vintage certificate and special packaging.