Vintage Y2K Lip Service Quoth the Raven Purple & Black Velvet Damask Gown, Large

From Lip Service's highly sought after Fall 2001 Quoth The Raven collection, this long gothic gown comes in a size Large and is in great condition for its age. It runs small, like a slim Medium. Measures 15" across bust, 13" waist and 52" center front when laid flat.

It's made of purple and black velvet in a damask print with a sheer black mesh skirt with an opaque polyester knit lining. Sleeveless corset style bodice with plastic boning. Zipper with hook and eye closure in the back. The mesh outer skirt is shirred at the bottom seams creating a draped effect.
I recently repaired the skirt as the clear elastic they had originally used for the shirring had disintegrated, much like their PVC from that era. I replaced the clear elastic inside the seam with 1/4 inch black elastic band sewn to the sticky side of the seam allowance. I've included an after/before side by side pic. There are a few tiny snags in the bottom of the skirt. See pics.

Rare find, make an offer and get it now!