Early 1950s Bianchi New York / Boston Lace Wedding Gown with Train and Button Back

This early 1950s wedding gown by Bianchi of New York and Boston exemplifies the refined elegance and technical precision that defined postwar American bridal fashion. Designed with a sculpted, fitted bodice and long lace sleeves, the gown emphasizes the waist before falling into a full, flowing skirt with an extended train.

The bodice is overlaid in finely embroidered lace, accented with delicate beadwork and floral motifs that continue across the sleeves and upper skirt. A full button-back closure runs the length of the bodice, a hallmark of couture-level bridal construction of the period, while a softly structured bow at the back waist secures with discreet snap closures.

The silhouette reflects early 1950s ideals of femininity—structured yet romantic—bridging late 1940s tailoring with the fuller, more expressive forms that would come to define the decade. The gown remains a striking example of American salon craftsmanship, created for a client who valued both luxury and meticulous handwork.

A rare surviving example of mid-century American bridal design. 

Condition: Good vintage condition. Fragile thread around waist seams.

Measurements:

Shoulders 16

Bust 36

Waist 24

Length 57 + train