{"product_id":"1980-s-mary-mcfadden-mario-synthetic-pleated-evening-dress-size-4","title":"1980’s Mary McFaddenlike  Mario Synthetic Pleated Evening Dress Size 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter working for Christian Dior in the PR department Mary started her own business in 1976. She developed a specific fabric called Mari she copyrighted the fabric. This dress is from the mid 1980s with it shoulder pads. The round neckline has a row of beaded pearls. Elbow length sleeves have teardrop pearls hanging off them. The fitted bodice is all sequined in gold with seeded pearls beaded over the sequins in a swirl pattern. The waistband has the same teardrop pearls hanging off of it. The micro pleats in Marii fabric are in 2 shades of gold. The technique of the pleating is compared to Fortuny. Zips up the left side for closure.  Her dresses are considered art and are at many of the museums that have costume collections including The Met in New York. Measures as follow Shoulders 15, Sleeves 18, Armhole 7, Bust 34, Waist 24, Hips 38, Length 49 Excellent condition except the sequined fabric is coming away from the seam at the zipper \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia's Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46541636763874,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5397\/1025\/files\/17178C65-FE72-4788-8FF5-619BA2EC83A0.jpg?v=1746208869","url":"https:\/\/sophiasgallery.com\/products\/1980-s-mary-mcfadden-mario-synthetic-pleated-evening-dress-size-4","provider":"Sophia's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}