1970s Nikos and Takis Greek Embellished Hostess Gown

Description

Striking 1970s gown by Nikos and Takis of Greece in a vivid jewel-toned blue heavily textured fabric body with a dense wool-crepe feel accented by gold metallic embroidery and sheer pleated sleeves. The silhouette falls long and lean through the body before opening into soft movement at the hem, creating an elegant, column-like shape associated with Mediterranean resort and evening dressing of the era.

The gown features dramatic sheer sleeves gathered into ornate woven cuffs, along with embroidered motifs descending diagonally across the skirt accented with small reflective beadwork. A deep scooped back adds contrast to the otherwise restrained front silhouette, while the sheer inset godets at the hem create beautiful movement when worn.

An exceptionally atmospheric piece that feels equally suited to a coastal evening, collector archive, or dramatic hostess presentation.

Curator’s Note
This dress carries the kind of glamour that smaller Mediterranean fashion houses did so well in the 1970s — relaxed, fluid, and quietly theatrical. The saturated blue against the metallic embroidery gives it a distinctly Grecian resort feel, while the sheer sleeve construction softens the overall shape beautifully. Pieces like this photograph especially well because the movement is built into the garment itself.

Details

• Nikos and Takis Designers Fashions
• Made in Greece
• Likely 1970s
• Bright turquoise-blue tone
• Gold metallic embroidered embellishment
• Small reflective bead accents
• Sheer pleated chiffon sleeves
• Woven embroidered cuffs
• Sleeve cuffs are very narrow at the wrist and close with two metal hook-and-eye closures on each cuff
• Scoop back
• Back zipper closure
• Sheer godet inserts at hem for movement
• Appears unlined through portions of the skirt insert panels, but fully lined throughout the rest of the garment
• Long hostess / evening silhouette
• Excellent condition with only a couple of loose threads to one small embroidered motif at the lower front; minor and not distracting when worn or displayed.

Measurements:  (taken flat then doubled where appropriate)

Bust: 34”
Waist:30”
Hips: 40”
Shoulder to hem: 57”
Sleeve length: 26”

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