Enchanting Hattie Carnegie Hot Pink Ball Gown ... $1075 SOLD  An enchanting hot pink satin ball gown with double spaghetti straps. Princess seamed for a flattering fit and lovely long lines. The wonderful “v” flap at the top of bodice is pale pink silk covered in mulberry lace and topped with three hot pink satin bows. The incredibly full skirt has a “V” shaped insert of pink silk covered in mulberry lace. The gown is fully lined in pale pink silk and has a horsehair stiffened hem. Rear metal zipper closure. The entire dress appears to have been finished by hand. Hattie Carnegie label. To see the rear of the gown, please click here. The gown comes with the original pale pink crinoline, which is made from four layers of ruffled tulle and has a pale pink acetate top. The crinoline closes with a rear metal zipper. Both the gown and the crinoline are in pristine condition. Measurements: Bust: 36-37" bust Waist: 27" Hips: full Length: approximately 55" from shoulder to hem A bit about Hattie Carnegie: Hattie Carnegie (b. Henrietta Kanengeiser) was born in Vienna in 1886 and immigrated to the United States at the turn of the century . Shortly after her arrival in New York, Carnegie was hired as a messenger for Macy’s. This was the start of what would become a very successful career in fashion. Hattie Carnegie, Inc. was incorporated in 1918 (though it started in 1909 as Carnegie-Ladies Hatter). Though the company label bore her name, Hattie Carnegie was never actually a fashion designer. Rather, she was what some called a “manufacturing editor.” She employed house designers and used her own sense of style and taste to “edit” the designs of these staff designers. Both Norman Norell and Pauline Trigere began their careers as house designers for Hattie Carnegie. The Hattie Carnegie design and show room in New York had several levels. The first level was comprised of Hattie Carnegie’s lower ticket, ready to wear apparel, sometimes associated with the Hattie Carnegie Blue Room label. The upper levels of Hattie Carnegie were quite similar to those of the Paris couture houses, where fine, custom clothing was made to order for wealthy society women, movie stars and royalty. In fact, Hattie Carnegie served such famous customers as Joan Crawford and the Duchess of Windsor. (This particular gown was custom made for the wife of a Texas oil tycoon) An interesting fact: Hattie Carnegie is credited with launching the career of Lucille Ball! After several unsuccessful auditions for drama school (where she was proclaimed absolutely talentless!), the young Lucille Ball decided to turn to modeling, using the name Diane Belmont. After some modest success in her modeling career, Ball became a model for Hattie Carnegie. Later, Hattie Carnegie chose Ball as the Chesterfield Cigarette Girl of 1933, giving her national exposure for the very first time. This national exposure landed Lucille Ball her very first on screen role. e-mail webmaster@vintageous.com |
