• From the neck down, a person modelling the Black Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress. The background is black.
  • Mannequins wearing various Isabel Toledo outfits in a display setting. One of the outfits includes the Sculptural Taffeta Dress.
  • Mannequins wearing various Isabel Toledo outfits in a display setting. One of the outfits includes the Sculptural Taffeta Dress.
  • Person wearing a red and black jacket over the Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress, with a handbag on their arm, on black background.
  • Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress. Black exterior, showing a beige interior displayed on a white fabric background.
  • Close-up of the beige interior of the Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress.
  • Close-up of the Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress neckline, showing the 'Isabel Toledo' label, beige interior lining, displayed on a white fabric background.
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Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress

Isabel Toledo Sculptural Taffeta Dress

£1,200.00 GBP
£1,200.00 GBP
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A rare and deeply collectable piece from one of fashion’s most intellectually revered designers. This Isabel Toledo dress exemplifies her signature philosophy - engineering garments that cocoon the body while maintaining fluidity, comfort, and movement.

Crafted in crisp black taffeta, the silhouette is both architectural and weightless. A softly gathered bodice gives way to a voluminous, ballooned skirt, creating dramatic shape without heaviness. The fine straps and delicate neckline balance the sculptural volume, resulting in a piece that feels both intimate and striking.

The interior reveals the true artistry: a sculpted understructure with a soft nude silk lining and raw, feathered edging - a deliberate, tactile finish that highlights her process-driven design. This hidden construction is what gives the dress its distinctive balloon shape and effortless movement.

This exact design philosophy - emotional, intuitive, and technically masterful - was celebrated in “Isabel Toledo: A Love Letter” at the SCAD Museum of Art (Aug 14 – Dec 16, 2024), cementing her legacy as a designer whose work belongs as much in museums as in wardrobes.

Details
• Designer: Isabel Toledo
• Size: US 4 (fits S)
• Colour: Black
• Fabric: Structured taffeta
• Fit: Empire waist, voluminous skirt
• Straps: Fine spaghetti straps
• Silhouette: Cocoon / sculptural

Condition
Excellent condition.

Images: Design language and construction aligned with pieces featured in the SCAD Museum exhibition “A Love Letter” (2024), celebrating Toledo’s archival work. (exact dress shown on left in first image and centre-right in the second)

A true collector’s garment - where fashion meets art, and form meets feeling.

 

All items sold in this shop are from a personal collection. Please note that all sales are final - no returns, exchanges, or refunds will be accepted.

All items in this shop are vintage and preloved. As such, they may show minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. Any significant flaws or imperfections will be clearly noted in the product description.

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