The following information is from the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource site & my thanks to them
Tadashi Shoji was born in Japan and went to Los Angeles Trade Technical School. There he discovered his passion for fashion design and got the opportunity to help design costumes with Bill Whitton for some of the most flamboyant music stars of the period such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Neil Diamond. He started his own line of evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and other party wear after seeing that the market lacked special occasion garments for women at affordable prices.
In 1982 upscale retailers Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue picked up his line and his pieces continue to be sold in various upscale retailers worldwide.
THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE PRETTIEST DRESSES THAT I HAVE SEEN - A STUNNING VINTAGE ‘80s SHEER OFF WHITE & GOLD SPANDEX DRESS BY TADASHI - THE LABEL IS IDENTICAL TO THE 1980s LABEL FROM THE VINTAGE FASHION GUILD WEBSITE - FABULOUS SWEETHEART NECKLINE ON THE BODICE WITH SOFT SPANDEX TULLE ABOVE - THE SPANDEX TULLE IS SPRINKLED WITH FACETED GOLD DECORATIONS WHICH CATCH THE LIGHT & TWINKLE - THERE IS GOLD RIBBON SOUTACHE ON THE SHOULDERS FRONT & BACK - WONDERFUL SPANDEX WHICH WILL HUG YOUR CURVES & GIVE YOU AN HOURGLASS FIGURE - I LOVE THE SHEER SLEEVES SO SKIN CAN BE SEEN THROUGH IT - BACK IS JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE FRONT - SHOULDER PADS WHICH COULD BE REMOVED - UNLINED - BACK ZIPPER - JUST GORGEOUS & ALL EYES WILL BE ON YOU WHEN YOU ENTER THE ROOM WEARING THIS DRESS - PERFECT FOR THIS SUMMER TO WEAR FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION WHEN YOU WANT ALL EYES ON YOU
Designer: Tadashi
Size: Size 10 but go by the measurements for a good fit Measurements:
Bust: 37 - 46 stretched tight
Waist: 28 - 34 stretched tight
Hip: 36 unstretched - 42 stretched tight but leave room for movement
Sleeve from neck: 28-1/3
Length: 39
Fabric: Poly & lycra Condition: Very good
Care: Dry clean
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Since these are vintage items, a bit of extra care needs to be taken with them so they remain beautiful & I DEFINITELY would never put a vintage nightgown or a peignoir in the dryer as it would ruin it.
The items are sold as we find them. We do not dry clean, launder, alter or repair vintage clothing and they should be cleaned or washed upon arrival. Please make your selection carefully & check the measurements as there is no return on clothing.
