Geometric Madness Ensemble El Jay - DESIGNER

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This El Jay Christian Dior ensemble is only 50 years young and in excellent condition. El Jay was an iconic Auckland based brand providing high end fashionable style until the late 1970's.

This historical ensemble was made to be worn and enjoyed - we are sure designer Gus Fisher would have been happy with the care that this has been preserved with!

Extend your wardrobe options and wear the blouse on its own or, the skirt or, wear them both to make a style statement! Pair with funky and up to date accessories and this classic styling will provide the wearer another 70 years of 'fashion' fabulousness!

Circa: 1940 - 1980
Origin
: New Zealand
Label: El Jay

Fabric: Easy care blend
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love

Modern Size Indicator*: 10 - 12
Measurements: Available on request
Vintage Size Indicator: 14

Fit: Blouson blouse and straight skirt
Fixture:
Original

DESIGNER INFORMATION:
El Jay for Christian Dior was a New Zealand Fashion Designer with designs coveted for their historical significance in the New Zealand Fashion Museum. An interview with Gus Fisher (El Jay) can be found here.

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. As respectful custodians of fashion history, we do not offer to sell unique items such as this separately. Keeping historical pieces together will assist you in retaining your investment and allows future generations to enjoy the pieces in their original beauty. Colors may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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