Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Liquid Gold Batwing Tunic
Vintage 1980s Avant Garde Liquid Gold Batwing Tunic
Featuring this striking vintage tunic from the 1980s Avant Garde movement, this piece embodies the bold and innovative spirit of the era. The tunic boasts a unique liquid gold finish, offering a metallic sheen that captures attention. Its distinctive batwing sleeves provide a dramatic silhouette, adding to the garment's overall avant-garde appeal.
Constructed from a lightweight, fluid fabric, this tunic moves gracefully with the wearer, ensuring comfort without compromising on style. The relaxed fit allows for versatile layering options, making it a standout addition to any modern wardrobe making it ideal to be worn as a tunic with pants or legging or as a mini dress The bow waistband detail and the side button detail making it ideal for baggy wear and an exaggerated dramatic look along with the shoulder pads.
This piece is in excellent condition, reflecting the quality craftsmanship of the 1980s. It pairs seamlessly with sleek black trousers and minimalist accessories for a contemporary look that nods to its avant-garde roots. Ideal for those seeking to incorporate a touch of vintage drama into their everyday style, this liquid gold tunic is a testament to the innovative design of its time.
Suitable for all the below sizes based on your preferred styling.
U.K. 6 8 10 12 14
US 4 6 8 10 12
EU 34 36 38 40 42
Measurements below in inches. Please note Bust and Width/Waist have been doubled.
Bust 46
Width/waist 50
Length 42
Excellent Condition
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All our vintage is curated and subject to the highest quality standard and restored and repaired to give the best experience possible. We are reputable seller, serving the fashion industry, celebrities and providing costumes for TV and film.
Unless stated please do not expect perfection, as vintage garments are not new and have had another life and still may minor flaw here or there.Vintage sizes are not the same as, we measure and equivalent our garments to modern day sizing.
Size Guide
Size Guide
We take pride in providing accurate measurements with an approximation of modern UK with an International equivalent size chart below sizing to help you when choosing your purchase and will fit properly as often vintage sizes differ significantly from modern sizes.
It is also very helpful if you are aware of your own particular dimensions. If you're not sure, you may easily approximate them by measuring an item of clothes from your own wardrobe that fits well and is laid flat.
Below is how we measure for TOPS, DRESSES, JUMPSUITS, JACKETS, AND OUTERWEAR)
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Sleeve - Measured from the shoulder to the cuff. Shoulder - Measured from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Length - Measured from the collar or top mid of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
We measure all our items flat and use the guide below
If you need further help please get in touch and we can give you advice on the best size and fit through the chat facility on the website, just press the green CHAT with us button
UK SIZE | BUST | WAIST | UK SIZE | EU SIZE | US Size | |||
INCHES | CM | INCHES | CM | |||||
XXS | 6 | 32 | 80.5 | 25 | 62.5 | 6 | 36 | 2 |
XS | 8 | 33 | 83 | 26-27 | 65 | 8 | 38 | 4 |
Small | 10 | 35 | 88 | 28-29 | 70 | 10 | 40 | 6 |
Medium | 12 | 37 | 93 | 30-31 | 75 | 12 | 42 | 10 |
Large | 14 | 39 | 98 | 32 | 80 | 14 | 44 | 12 |
Xlarge | 16 | 41 | 103 | 33 | 85 | 16 | 48 | 14 |
How we measure
How we measure
Our items are measured flat and we use a tape measure.
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Length - Measured from the collar or top of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
Mannequin & Model
Both our mannequins are a UK size 6-8 and stand 5ft 7 inches tall
Jen is a UK Size 10