Vintage Albert Nipon Maxi Dress - Metallic Gold Sheer Black Butterfly Sleeve Gown - Medium

A show-stopping vintage Albert Nipon evening dress in sheer black fabric woven with gleaming metallic gold stripes. The dramatic bodice is cut with flowing butterfly-style sleeves and diagonal striping, transitioning into a gathered full-length skirt with vertical gold lines. Made in the USA with a union label, it has exactly the kind of decadent late-1970s to early-1980s glamour Albert Nipon is known for.

Condition
Good vintage condition. There is a hole/tear in the fabric towards the lower portion of the dress near the hem, as photographed. Additional minor age-related wear is present throughout the delicate sheer textile. Garment is structurally intact. Please review all photos closely for condition.

Measurements
Chest (Pit to Pit): 36"
Shoulder to Hem: 58"
Sleeve Length: Approximately 12.5"-17.5" due to butterfly-style cut
Waist: 34"
Hips: Free fit up to 46"

Material
Fiber content not indicated

Origin
Albert Nipon
Made in USA
ILGWU union label

Styling Notes
This one deserves to be the entire outfit. Pair it with simple black heels, sculptural gold jewelry, and little else. The metallic striping, sweeping length, and wing-like sleeves give it a dramatic disco-era evening silhouette that works beautifully for formal events or an editorial vintage wardrobe.

Additional Notes

All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.
A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.