Rare opportunity to own a gorgeous, vintage wedding dress by world-famous designer Yumi Katsura. Classic yet modern in style, the dress has a satin under-layer and a sheer organza overlay with delicate chantilly lace detail on bodice, straps and skirt. Streamlined bodice, gradual flare from hips leads to a floorlength skirt with small lace-edged train. Subtle bustle can be buttoned up for dancing or left down for a stunning, sheer lace effect. Separate organiza and lace bolero with long, sheer sleeves and lace detail can be worn over the dress if desired. Size is labelled 6 but is a fit for size 2-4. Only worn once, professionally cleaned, boxed and stored.
Size of bride as shown in photos: 5'4", 115 lbs, size 2-4
About the designer, Yumi Katsura:
Yumi Katsura is one of the world's most prolific designers, whose wedding dresses are considered modern masterpieces. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yumi Katsura studied the techniques of haute couture in Paris at Les Ecoles de la Chambre Syndicale de La Couture Parisienne. In 1964, Katsura opened her first bridal salon, as well as presented the first bridal collection show ever held in Japan. In 1981, with many exclusive boutiques in Japan and China, Katsura expanded her business into the U.S., France, and England with her dresses only sold at the most exclusive stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus.
The Yumi Katsura Bridal House New York on Madison Avenue in New York City opened in the mid-1990's. Yumi Katsura has been the recipient of many fashion awards and has participated in some of the most prestigious opportunities in the fashion world, including the first bridal show in China, designing a vestment for Pope John Paul II, organizing the first Asia Bridal Summit in Tokyo, and presenting her designs at "Donna Sotto le Stelle," one of the most prestigious shows in Italy, with Chanel, Armani , Missoni, and Etro.
Katsura will showcase the most expensive wedding dress to date, valued at one billion Japanese yen (US $8.5 million). Made from silk-satin and embellished with zari-embroidery handiwork, the dress is decorated with 1,000 pearls, a green 8.8 carat diamond emblem, and a 5 carat white gold diamond, one of the two existing in the world.
