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Sculpted Mikado Bandeau Gown with Draped Cowl Back

Sculpted Mikado Bandeau Gown with Draped Cowl Back

$1,200.00Price

The Silhouette

An elegant study in architectural contrast, this original runway sample features a sharply tailored, strapless navy blue bustier bandeau seamlessly joined to an ivory column skirt. Crafted entirely from premium Polyester Mikado, the fabric provides a magnificent structural weight and a sophisticated, low-luster sheen that holds its geometric shape flawlessly. The front features clean, vertical princess seams that sculpt an elongating silhouette, while the reverse reveals a dramatic, deeply scooped low-slung cowl waistline that cascades gracefully over the hips. This piece is completely one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated.

  • Garment Specifications

    Garment Specifications

    • Condition: Pristine archive runway sample. Meticulously cared for in-studio.

    • Fabric Composition: 100% Premium Structural Polyester Mikado (chosen specifically for its superior architectural hold and sculptural crispness).

    • Interior Support: Fully structured bodice tailored to hold its clean, horizontal lines without slipping.

    • Sizing (True Runway Sample):

      • Bust: 30 inches

      • Waist: 25 inches

      • Hips: 38 inches


  • Product Info

    Please note that during its presentation in our recent runway show, fast-paced backstage dressing constraints prevented the reverse cowl waist from being correctly anchored and smoothed on the model, resulting in an unintended bunched appearance during the presentation.


    The studio photos provided here on our house dress form display the true, intended geometric fluidity of the garment. Note on Fit: Because our house dress form is slightly smaller than the original runway model, the back cowl hangs slightly lower in the studio photo than intended on a true-to-size fit. On a standard sample size, the cowl sits perfectly contoured right at the high hip curve.

  • Shipping Info

    Ships within 24 hours of purchase to ensure delivery for winter galas and events.

  • Return & Refund Policy

    Permanent Final Sale Notice

    Due to the exclusive, high-scarcity nature of the LaQuanius Cutner Archival Drop, all transactions are strictly Final Sale. We do not accept returns, offer exchanges, or issue refunds under any circumstances. Once an order is processed and a 1-of-1 archival look is secured, the purchase cannot be canceled, amended, or reversed.


    Archival & Runway Sample Condition Disclosure

    Every garment featured in this digital showroom is an authentic, original runway piece or an archive lookbook sample handcrafted to model dimensions. By finalizing your purchase, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

    • Runway History: Garments may possess minor unique characteristics, backstage modifications (pin holes, stitching, etc), hand-patched adjustments, or light wear reflective of their participation in live fashion presentations.

    • Condition Transparency: Specific condition disclosures (such as requirements for professional dry cleaning, structural lining updates, or custom-tailored modifications) are clearly outlined on each individual product description page.

    • No Material Guarantees: Variations in specialized textile treatments, hand-painted details (such as our studio hand-painted silk organza), or delicate hardware (such as custom laser-cut elements or hand-woven beadwork) are part of the collectible nature of wearable designer art and do not constitute a product defect.

    3. Absolute Sizing Responsibility

    Because these are original, un-reproducible runway sample sizes, commercial standard sizing rules do not apply.

    • Detailed flat lay and model tape measurements (Bust, Waist, and Hips) are explicitly provided for every item.

    • It is the sole responsibility of the buyer or wardrobe stylist to verify the recipient’s exact bodily dimensions prior to purchase.

    • We recommend partnering with a professional local tailor or couture atelier to perform final precision fit adjustments post-delivery if required.


    4. Carrier, Shipping, & Transit Disputes

    Every look is meticulously packaged and dispatched via outsourced shipping companies with tracking and direct signature confirmation required upon arrival.

    • Our liability for the physical condition of the garment terminates immediately upon handoff to the premium shipping carrier.

    • In the exceptionally rare event of transit damage, delays, or carrier loss, the buyer agrees to resolve the matter exclusively through a carrier insurance claim.


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